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Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Main Board Replacement

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    1. Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Main Board Replacement, Main PCB Board: step 1, image 1 of 3 Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Main Board Replacement, Main PCB Board: step 1, image 2 of 3 Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Main Board Replacement, Main PCB Board: step 1, image 3 of 3
      • First, detach the lens by pressing and holding the release button highlighted in the picture.

      • Next, grab the lens and rotate it counter-clockwise when looking at the camera.

      • Finally, when the camera stops rotating, pull the lens away from the camera.

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    2. Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Main Board Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Main Board Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the four 5.5mm JIS #000 screws for the lens mount ring (silver ring).

      • Remove the two 4mm JIS #000 screws mounting the main board connector.

      • This guide involves removing a lot of very small screws so be sure to have a magnet board to keep track of them.

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    3. Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Main Board Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Main Board Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • Using a spudger, pull the connector loose from the barrel switch ring assembly.

      • Set barrel switch ring assembly to the side.

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    4. Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Main Board Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Main Board Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
      • This step involves handling sensitive electronics. Avoid static discharge.

      • Using a spudger, pull the five connectors out of their housing.

      • Use very gentle pressure when pulling connectors out of the lens main board, as they tend to break easily.

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    5. Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Main Board Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Main Board Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Main Board Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3
      • Remove the two 4mm JIS #000 main board mounting screws.

      • Remove the main board from the lens with your hand.

      • The main board is now successfully removed from the lens.

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Conclusion

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

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