DIY Canon EOS 60D LCD Screen Swivel Assembly Replacement Guide
Canon EOS 60D LCD Screen Swivel Assembly Replacement
Step 1: Disassemble the LCD Screen
Begin by removing the two 2.5 mm Phillips #PH00 black screws on both sides of the LCD screen, located at the top of the camera. Use a screwdriver to remove these screws.
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Next, remove the two 3 mm Phillips #PH00 black screws near both sides of the base where the screen swivels. These screws should be visible once the LCD screen is removed.
Step 2: Remove the Back Cover
Using a plastic opening tool, carefully pry off the back cover of the LCD. You may need to apply some force, but be careful not to damage the surrounding components.
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Step 3: Disconnect the Rear Connector
Using tweezers, carefully disconnect the rear connector by pulling it away from the screen. This will allow you to access the internal components of the camera.
Step 4: Remove the Screws from the Hinge
Now, four 2.2 mm Phillips #PH00 screws holding a cover around the hinge should be visible. Turn the swivel around to expose the remaining screws, then use a screwdriver to remove them.
Step 5: Remove the Eye Piece
The eye piece will slide right off with a firm push upwards. Be careful not to damage the surrounding components while removing it.
Step 6: Remove the Screws from the Back of the Camera
Using a screwdriver, remove the 3.4 mm Phillips #PH00 screw using a PH00 screwdriver. Then, remove the two 9.9 mm Phillips #PH00 screws using the PH00 screwdriver.
Step 7: Remove the Rubber Grip
Using the plastic opening tool, carefully pull up the rubber grip around the port side of the camera. Remove the four different sized screws located beneath the rubber grip.
Step 8: Remove the Side Cover
Using the plastic opening tool, carefully pry off the side cover. Remove two 4.8 mm Phillips #PH00 screws from the memory card side of the camera using the PH00 screwdriver.
Step 9: Remove the Top Screws
Look at the bottom of the camera so the serial number tag reads up right. Using the PH00 screwdriver, remove the top three 3.5 mm Phillips #PH00 screws.
Step 10: Remove the Back Cover
Gently pull the back cover off the camera. Be careful not to damage the surrounding components while removing it.
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Step 11: Disconnect the Orange Wire
Gently pull the orange wire connected to the motherboard of the camera up and off of the motherboard.
Step 12: Remove the LCD Screen Connector
Carefully pry off the LCD screen connector up from the motherboard to disconnect it, using the plastic opening tool.
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Step 13: Remove the Screws from the Swivel Assembly
Remove one 2.8 mm Phillips #PH00 black screw on the side of the swivel assembly by using the PH00 screwdriver. Then, remove the two 2.8 mm Phillips #PH00 black screws on the back of the swivel assembly using the PH00 screwdriver.
Step 14: Reassemble the Camera
Once you have removed all the necessary components, you can reassemble the camera in the reverse order of the disassembly process. Make sure to secure all screws and connectors properly.