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Canon Powershot SX30 IS Back Camera Housing Replacement

Introduction

Quick guide on removing and replacing the plastic back cover. Replacement is required if the functions buttons fail to work, or the casing has been damaged.

What you need

  1. Canon Powershot SX30 IS Back Camera Housing Replacement, Back Camera Housing: step 1, image 1 of 2 Canon Powershot SX30 IS Back Camera Housing Replacement, Back Camera Housing: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Position the camera so that the right side is visible as shown.

    • Unscrew the two 6 mm screws shown using a screwdriver.

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  2. Canon Powershot SX30 IS Back Camera Housing Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Canon Powershot SX30 IS Back Camera Housing Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Canon Powershot SX30 IS Back Camera Housing Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the plastic flap by pressing down on the center of the hinge and pulling on the flap with the spudger.

    • Then, unscrew the lone 6mm screw that was under the plastic flap.

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  3. Canon Powershot SX30 IS Back Camera Housing Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Canon Powershot SX30 IS Back Camera Housing Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Turn the camera so that the bottom is visible, as shown.

    • Unscrew the three 4mm screws shown red using a screwdriver.

    • Unscrew the single 6mm screw.

    • Do not touch the screw shown yellow, removal is unnecessary. (Note: the top right yellow screw should be removed)

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  5. Canon Powershot SX30 IS Back Camera Housing Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Turn the camera so the back side is visible, as shown.

    • Unscrew the two 6mm screws.

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  6. Canon Powershot SX30 IS Back Camera Housing Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Gently remove the back cover using the spudger.

    • Exercise caution, as the wire inside is fragile.

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  7. Canon Powershot SX30 IS Back Camera Housing Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Canon Powershot SX30 IS Back Camera Housing Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Detach the wire by lifting the small black bar that holds it to the main body of the camera.

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  8. Canon Powershot SX30 IS Back Camera Housing Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Attach the new cover onto the camera.

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  9. Canon Powershot SX30 IS Back Camera Housing Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Reattach the wire to your new rear casing.

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  10. Canon Powershot SX30 IS Back Camera Housing Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Close the back cover, and re-insert appropriate screws.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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