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Canon Vixia HF R70 Shutter Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to remove and replace the shutter to your Canon Vixia HF R70.

What you need

  1. Canon Vixia HF R70 Shutter Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Power off and unplug the device.

    • Position the camera so that the battery is facing you.

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  2. Canon Vixia HF R70 Shutter Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Locate the latch on the bottom edge of the camera.

    • Hold the battery into place and gently push down on the latch towards the lens.

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    • While holding down the latch, remove the battery by pulling it out of the device.

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  4. Canon Vixia HF R70 Shutter Replacement, Wrist Strap: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Position the camcorder so that the wrist strap is facing you.

    • Locate the loose end of the strap.

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  5. Canon Vixia HF R70 Shutter Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Gently pull on the loose end to separate the Velcro.

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  6. Canon Vixia HF R70 Shutter Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Locate the "slot" on bottom right corner of the camcorder where the strap loops through.

    • Pull the strap through the loop.

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    • Pull the strap through the leather cushion.

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  9. Canon Vixia HF R70 Shutter Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the strap through the slot on the left side of the camcorder.

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  10. Canon Vixia HF R70 Shutter Replacement, Side Panel: step 9, image 1 of 2 Canon Vixia HF R70 Shutter Replacement, Side Panel: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Position the camcorder so that the side panel is facing you.

    • Locate the two 6mm Phillips #00 screws on the side panel.

    • Remove the the screws using a screwdriver with a Phillips #00 head.

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    • Turn the camcorder so that the bottom is facing you.

    • Using your screwdriver, locate and remove the four 6mm Phillips #00 screws connecting the side panel to the bottom of the camcorder.

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    • Gently remove the side panel by pushing it up from the bottom.

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  13. Canon Vixia HF R70 Shutter Replacement, Top Panel: step 12, image 1 of 2 Canon Vixia HF R70 Shutter Replacement, Top Panel: step 12, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the wires by inserting the plastic opening tool into the small slit.

    • Begin to push upward with the plastic opening tool, disconnecting the two compartments.

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    • Disconnect the four ZIF connectors by grasping the connector firmly and pulling gently.

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  15. Canon Vixia HF R70 Shutter Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 1

    • Locate and remove the two 3mm Phillips #00 screws on the side of the camera where the side panel was removed.

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  16. Canon Vixia HF R70 Shutter Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 1

    • Turn the camera over to the side with the LCD screen, and open the screen.

    • Locate and remove the three 5mm Phillips #00 screws holding the top panel in place.

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    • Pull the panel up and away until it is removed completely.

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    • There are three 5mm Phillips #00 screws that need to be removed - one on the top, one on the side, and one on the bottom.

    • Locate and remove the screw on the top side of the camera.

    • Locate and remove the screw on the side of the camera where you previously removed the side panel.

    • Locate and remove the screw on the bottom of the camera.

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  19. Canon Vixia HF R70 Shutter Replacement: step 18, image 1 of 2 Canon Vixia HF R70 Shutter Replacement: step 18, image 2 of 2

    • Pull the entire shutter away from the body of the camera to remove it.

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Conclusion

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

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