Canon EOS Rebel T1i Camera Battery Notch Replacement

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Introduction

If your battery notch is stuck, or even broken, then follow this guide to replace the notch. All it takes is some hard work, a few tools, and the right attitude.

What you need

Step 1 Battery Notch

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Locate the side of camera with the HDMI port.
Unscrew the 7mm with a JIS #000 screw driver.

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Step 2

Use your fingers to gently detach the plastic component from the camera

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Step 3

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Unscrew the bottom three 4mm screws with a JIS #000 screwdriver.

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Step 4

Unscrew the inner 4mm screw with a JIS #000 screwdriver.

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Step 5

Unscrew the top 7mm screw on the right side of the camera.
Unscrew the bottom 4 mm screw on the right side of the camera.

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Step 6

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Use the plastic opening tool to pry open the entire back panel.
Use your fingers to pull off the back panel.

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Step 7

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Now that the panel is off, unscrew the 9mm screw holding the battery notch in.
Use the pliers (or your fingers) to take off the white notch.
There is a spring underneath the battery notch. Do not lose this spring or let it fall off.