Canon PowerShot G7X Dial Replacement

Written By: McKenzie Devlin
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Canon PowerShot G7X Dial Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

7

Time Required

7 - 10 minutes

Introduction

In this guide, we will be showing you how to remove the flash dial in order to replace it.

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    • Remove the five 2mm Phillips #000 screws that are under the screen of the camera.

    Only 3 screws

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    You only need to remove 3 screws here. From left to right, only remove screws 1, 2 and 5.

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    • Remove the two 3mm Phillips #000 screws under the AV-out digital flap.

    • Remove the two 3 mm Phillips #000 screws from the side of the camera.

    Only the left-hand screw under the AV flap needs to be removed.

    The two orange screws are different lengths. The longer one is at the top

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    • Remove the two 3 mm Phillips #000 screws on the side of camera with the flash toggle.

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    • Remove the four 4 mm Phillips #000 screws from the plate on the bottom of the camera.

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    • Remove the back plate.

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    • Remove the three 3 mm Phillips #000 screws around the dial.

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    • Using the nylon spudger, gently lift the ZIF tab.

    • Disconnect the ribbon cable that connects the dial to the motherboard.

    • Remove the dial from the device.

Conclusion

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

Author

McKenzie Devlin

Member since: 09/04/18

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One comment

Good guide. If you need to repair the jog dial, check this video for an excellent guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amuCb5ko...

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