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Canon Vixia HF R500 Zoom Control Replacement

Introduction

This guide will show you how to access the components of the manual zoom to repair or replace broken elements.

What you need

  1. Canon Vixia HF R500 Zoom Control Replacement, Grip Belt: step 1, image 1 of 3 Canon Vixia HF R500 Zoom Control Replacement, Grip Belt: step 1, image 2 of 3 Canon Vixia HF R500 Zoom Control 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 Zoom Control Replacement, Battery: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Hold on to the battery.

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  3. Canon Vixia HF R500 Zoom Control 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 Zoom Control 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 Zoom Control Replacement, Canon Vixia HF R500 Disassembly: step 5, image 1 of 2 Canon Vixia HF R500 Zoom Control 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 Zoom Control 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 Zoom Control Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the side piece plate.

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  9. Canon Vixia HF R500 Zoom Control 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 Zoom Control 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 Zoom Control 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 Zoom Control Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 3 Canon Vixia HF R500 Zoom Control Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 3 Canon Vixia HF R500 Zoom Control 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 Zoom Control Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the top piece.

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  14. Canon Vixia HF R500 Zoom Control Replacement, Speaker: step 13, image 1 of 2 Canon Vixia HF R500 Zoom Control Replacement, Speaker: step 13, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the three 6mm Philips #000 screws holding the black record piece.

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  15. Canon Vixia HF R500 Zoom Control Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the black record piece.

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  16. Canon Vixia HF R500 Zoom Control Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 2 Canon Vixia HF R500 Zoom Control Replacement: step 15, image 2 of 2

    • Holding the full top piece remove the six 5mm Philips #000 screws holding the metal frame to the top piece.

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  17. Canon Vixia HF R500 Zoom Control Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully remove the the whole metal frame out of the device piece.

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  18. Canon Vixia HF R500 Zoom Control Replacement: step 17, image 1 of 1

    • Replace the defective speaker with a functioning one.

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  19. Canon Vixia HF R500 Zoom Control Replacement, Zoom Control: step 18, image 1 of 2 Canon Vixia HF R500 Zoom Control Replacement, Zoom Control: step 18, image 2 of 2

    • Examine the grey zoom input tab located on copper plate.

    • Examine the black plastic zoom slider, on the top cover of the camera

    • Repair or replace damaged components and clear all debris from mechanisms.

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Conclusion

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

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