Introduction

Use this guide to replace the Canon Powershot A75's casing.

What you need

Step 1 Batteries

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Turn the camera over and locate the "BATT OPEN" sliding switch.

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Step 2

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Slide the switch to the right.
The battery cover should slide down and spring open.

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Step 3

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Remove the 4 AA batteries.
Watch for the orientation of the batteries as they slide out.
The battery orientation is shown under the battery flap itself and on a sticker next to the battery flap.

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Step 4 Casing

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Remove the three 2.5mm screws on the bottom of the camera.

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Step 5

Remove the 3.8mm screw underneath the flap that covers the A/V port.

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Step 6

Remove the 2.4mm screw located underneath the cover of the memory card slot.

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Step 7

Open the memory card slot by sliding it laterally until you hear a click.
Remove the 5.9mm screw in the upper corner of the memory card slot.

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Step 8

Remove the two 4.1mm screws at the bottom of the battery flap.

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Step 9

Lift the shutter button and speaker part from the top of the camera.
DO NOT pull the part too hard because there is a plug connecting the speaker to the camera.

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Step 10

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Using a pair of tweezers, grab the plug that connects the speaker to the camera and gently pull it out.

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Step 11

Remove the rightmost 4.2mm screw underneath the battery cover, not the center screw.

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Step 12

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Separate the back casing and front casing of the camera using your hands.
Pulling the two halves apart can be difficult, especially at the top. Use a moderate amount of force.

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Step 13

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On the front of the camera, press the button on the lower left of the lens.
Twist the outer lens casing counter-clockwise and slide it out.

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Step 14

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Take off the front casing.
There is a black rubber washer around the lens that comes out after you take the casing off. Make sure to replace it when putting the camera back together.

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Conclusion

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

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Thank you for this detailed guide. It helped me to gain access to the electrical contacts in the battery compartment to remove alkaline battery corrosion

Jef B - Sep 12, 2015 Reply

Canon PowerShot A75 Casing Replacement

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