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Canon Powershot SD880 Flash Replacement

Introduction

This guide will provide you with the necessary direction to disassemble the flash on a Canon Powershot SD880. Before you start, know that the flash device has a few delicate connections and should be handled with care.

What you need

  1. Canon Powershot SD880 Flash Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 3 Canon Powershot SD880 Flash Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 2 of 3 Canon Powershot SD880 Flash Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the two 2.4 mm screws on the side of the camera that are next to the LCD screen using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

    • Remove the two 4.1 mm screws on the other side using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

    • One screw will be located under the rubber USB flap.

    • Remove the single 2.6 mm screw from the bottom of the camera using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

    • Slowly pull the back cover off of the camera.

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  2. Canon Powershot SD880 Flash Replacement, Front Cover: step 2, image 1 of 3 Canon Powershot SD880 Flash Replacement, Front Cover: step 2, image 2 of 3 Canon Powershot SD880 Flash Replacement, Front Cover: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the 2.6 mm screw from the bottom of the camera using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

    • Remove the 4.1 mm screw from the menu button side of the camera using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

    • The two screws on the other side of the camera were already removed when the back cover was taken off.

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  4. Canon Powershot SD880 Flash Replacement, Top Panel: step 3, image 1 of 2 Canon Powershot SD880 Flash Replacement, Top Panel: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Unplug the green and white plugs that connect the top panel to the top of the logic board.

    • Dislodge the tab above the lens.

    • Dislodge the tab at the back.

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  5. Canon Powershot SD880 Flash Replacement, LCD Display: step 4, image 1 of 3 Canon Powershot SD880 Flash Replacement, LCD Display: step 4, image 2 of 3 Canon Powershot SD880 Flash Replacement, LCD Display: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the two 2.9 mm screws at the top-right corner and bottom-left corner of the LCD screen using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • Disconnect the ribbons that connect the screen to the camera.

    • Lift the screen off.

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  6. Canon Powershot SD880 Flash Replacement, Flash: step 5, image 1 of 3 Canon Powershot SD880 Flash Replacement, Flash: step 5, image 2 of 3 Canon Powershot SD880 Flash Replacement, Flash: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Use caution when removing the flash, as the capacitor may still have a charge.

    • Remove two 1.8 mm screws from the back using a Phillips #0 screwdriver to disconnect the metal guard.

    • To unplug the ribbon at the top of the camera, gently pull it from the plug-in point.

    • Disconnect the white plug from the red and black wires.

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Conclusion

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

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