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Disassembling Canon PowerShot A590 IS Front Cover

Introduction

This guide will instruct the user on how to remove the front cover of the Canon A590 IS.

What you need

  1. Disassembling Canon PowerShot A590 IS Front Cover, Batteries: step 1, image 1 of 2 Disassembling Canon PowerShot A590 IS Front Cover, Batteries: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • The battery hatch is on the bottom of the camera.

    • CAUTION: Locate the switch to open the hatch and push gently toward the front of the camera. Too much force can break the hatch.

    • While the switch is pushed forward, pull the cover away from the camera.

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  2. Disassembling Canon PowerShot A590 IS Front Cover: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • This camera requires AA batteries.

    • To remove batteries, simply allow them to fall out of the camera.

    • Use a fingernail to lift the clock battery out of the camera.

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  3. Disassembling Canon PowerShot A590 IS Front Cover: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • When replacing the AA batteries, verify they are oriented correctly by following the (+) and (-) signs on the camera.

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  5. Disassembling Canon PowerShot A590 IS Front Cover, Back Cover: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the screw located under the rubber flap on the left side of the camera using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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  6. Disassembling Canon PowerShot A590 IS Front Cover: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two screws located on the other side of the camera using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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  7. Disassembling Canon PowerShot A590 IS Front Cover: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the three screws located at the bottom of the camera using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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  8. Disassembling Canon PowerShot A590 IS Front Cover: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Open the battery cover.

    • Using the iFixit opening tool, push up gently around all edges of the camera.

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  9. Disassembling Canon PowerShot A590 IS Front Cover, Remove Lens Cover: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Press and hold down the button shown in the blue circle.

    • While pressing the button, rotate the lens cover in a counter-clockwise direction to remove it.

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  10. Disassembling Canon PowerShot A590 IS Front Cover, Remove Front Cover: step 9, image 1 of 2 Disassembling Canon PowerShot A590 IS Front Cover, Remove Front Cover: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the front cover of the camera.

    • This may require a bit of force.

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Conclusion

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

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3 Comments

The photos do not show a camera strap, and the instructions don't mention it. Before starting disassembly, I advise removing the camera strap. It make it easier to remove and re-attach the back cover.

jwoconnor - Reply

A handy guide. I had an A590IS with a broken battery door latch on the camera body, and I managed to obtain a dead A590IS with a fully intact latch for free. So using this guide I swapped the body shells over! All fixed and working again!

brianinnes81 - Reply

l cannot get an answer to my question on why my Canon A590 will not power on.

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