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Canon Eos 20D Dslr Cf Card Slot Repair Tutorial

Canon EOS 20D CF Card Slot Repair Tutorial

Are you tired of dealing with the “Err CF” message on your Canon EOS 20D? Look no further! This comprehensive guide will walk you through the steps to repair your camera’s CF card slot and get you back to taking amazing photos in no time.

Canon EOS 20D CF card slot repair

Step 1: Remove the Eyepiece Cap

Pull up on both sides of the eyepiece cap. It should come off with little pressure.

Removing the eyepiece cap

Step 2: Remove the Hidden Screws

Remove the two screws hidden under the viewfinder eyepiece cap.

Hidden screws under the eyepiece cap

Step 3: Peel Off the Rubber Grip

Peel off the rubber grip on the back by grasping one of the corners and pulling it away from the camera body.

Peeling off the rubber grip

Step 4: Remove the Rear Panel

Remove the two screws from the rear of the camera.

Removing the rear panel screws

Step 5: Disconnect the Flex Cable

Flip the lock on the flex cable connector up with a spudger.

Disconnecting the flex cable

Step 6: Remove the CF Slot

Remove the screw that attaches the bottom of the CF slot.

Removing the CF slot screw

Step 7: Repair the CF Slot

Working on the next steps will be much easier if you remove the metal shield that is attached to the CF slot by clips.

Removing the metal shield

Step 8: Solder the Vias

To be able to solder to the vias, you have to scratch the solder mask off of them with a sharp tool like an Xacto knife.

Soldering the vias

Step 9: Reassemble the Camera

Once you’ve completed the repairs, reassemble the camera in the reverse order of the steps above.

Reassembling the camera

And that’s it! With these steps, you should be able to repair your Canon EOS 20D’s CF card slot and get back to taking amazing photos. If you’re not comfortable with this repair or if you’re not sure about any of the steps, consider scheduling a repair with Salvation Repair. We offer a limited lifetime guarantee on all parts and labor, and our expert technicians will have your camera up and running in no time.

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Don’t let a faulty CF card slot hold you back from capturing life’s precious moments. Schedule a repair today and get back to taking amazing photos!

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