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Canon EOS 30 Top Panel Replacement

Introduction

The top panel can be safely separated from the camera body, but it will remain attached by several wires and a ribbon cable. Separating the top panel allows access to several important components.

What you need

  1. Canon EOS 30 Top Panel Replacement, Front Panel: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 4.8 mm black screws above the lens on the front of the camera.

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  2. Canon EOS 30 Top Panel Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 4.3 mm black screw under the lens ring, and the 4.8 mm black screw under the camera.

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  3. Canon EOS 30 Top Panel Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 4.8 mm black screw on the left side of the camera.

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  5. Canon EOS 30 Top Panel Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the front panel by lifting it away from the camera's body.

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  6. Canon EOS 30 Top Panel Replacement, Top Panel: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the outer eyepiece upward to remove it.

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  7. Canon EOS 30 Top Panel Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 4.75 mm black screws located on the top of the camera.

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  8. Canon EOS 30 Top Panel Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the four 4.3 mm black screws near the bottom corners of the eyepiece at the back of the camera.

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  9. Canon EOS 30 Top Panel Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Canon EOS 30 Top Panel Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Slowly separate the top panel from the camera by pushing it upward.

    • Separating the top panel too far or quickly can damage the ribbon cable and connecting wires that are still attached to the top panel of the camera.

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Conclusion

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

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