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Canon Vixia HF R500 Lens Cover Replacement

Introduction

If the lens cover on your camera will not open or close it could be caused by debris blocking the mechanism or a broken mechanism component. This guide will show you how to remove the lens cover from your camera so you can clean or repair it.

What you need

  1. Canon Vixia HF R500 Lens Cover Replacement, Grip Belt: step 1, image 1 of 3 Canon Vixia HF R500 Lens Cover Replacement, Grip Belt: step 1, image 2 of 3 Canon Vixia HF R500 Lens Cover Replacement, Grip Belt: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • On the right side of the camcorder remove the grip belt.

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  2. Canon Vixia HF R500 Lens Cover Replacement, Battery: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Hold on to the battery.

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  3. Canon Vixia HF R500 Lens Cover Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • On the bottom of the battery hold the battery release switch.

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  4. Canon Vixia HF R500 Lens Cover Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the battery slowly away from the camcorder.

    • Removing the battery quick or in a different angle may cause sparks and damage to device.

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  5. Canon Vixia HF R500 Lens Cover Replacement, Canon Vixia HF R500 Disassembly: step 5, image 1 of 2 Canon Vixia HF R500 Lens Cover Replacement, Canon Vixia HF R500 Disassembly: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the two 8mm Philips #000 screws on the side where the grip belt was located on.

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  6. Canon Vixia HF R500 Lens Cover Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 4mm Philips #000 head screws from the bottom of the camcorder.

    • A hidden 4mm Philips #000 screw is shown under the black plug shown.

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  8. Canon Vixia HF R500 Lens Cover Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the side piece plate.

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  9. Canon Vixia HF R500 Lens Cover Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Near the LCD screen, remove the three 7mm Philips #000 screws in the picture shown.

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  10. Canon Vixia HF R500 Lens Cover Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully place the camcorder where the inside of the device is facing upwards and remove the 3mm Philips #000 screw shown.

    • Do not use strong magnetic parts on the inside, as they may damage the device.

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  11. Canon Vixia HF R500 Lens Cover Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Using the spudger, pull the tab shown to start removing the ribbon cable.

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  12. Canon Vixia HF R500 Lens Cover Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 3 Canon Vixia HF R500 Lens Cover Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 3 Canon Vixia HF R500 Lens Cover Replacement: step 11, image 3 of 3

    • Using the Spudger, carefully remove the two ribbon cables that are connected to the top of the device.

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  13. Canon Vixia HF R500 Lens Cover Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the top piece.

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  14. Canon Vixia HF R500 Lens Cover Replacement, Lens Cover: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 5mm Phillips #000 screws near the LCD screen.

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  15. Canon Vixia HF R500 Lens Cover Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the single 5mm Phillips #000 screw located on the top of the camera near the lens cover.

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  16. Canon Vixia HF R500 Lens Cover Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 1

    • Unplug the cord connecting the camera to the lens cover. Grip the white plug near the port and pull it out.

    • Do not pull the cord by the wires. Grip the white plastic plug.

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  17. Canon Vixia HF R500 Lens Cover Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 1

    • The lens cover is detached from the camera and can now be removed.

    • Repair or replace damaged components in the lens cover.

    • Ensure lens cover mechanism is free of debris.

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Conclusion

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

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