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Canon EOS Rebel T3 Front Grip Replacement

Introduction

This guide shows you how to replace the rubber grip located on the front right side of the camera.

What you need

  1. Canon EOS Rebel T3 Front Grip Replacement, I/F Terminal Cover: step 1, image 1 of 3 Canon EOS Rebel T3 Front Grip Replacement, I/F Terminal Cover: step 1, image 2 of 3 Canon EOS Rebel T3 Front Grip Replacement, I/F Terminal Cover: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Pry open the rubber I/F terminal cap with your finger.

    • Remove the two M1.7x4.5mm JIS #000 screws that are underneath the I/F terminal cap.

    • Using a plastic pick, or another thin plastic prying tool, pop off the I/F terminal cover from the camera.

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  2. Canon EOS Rebel T3 Front Grip Replacement, Back Cover: step 2, image 1 of 2 Canon EOS Rebel T3 Front Grip Replacement, Back Cover: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • On the left side of the camera, remove the following screw:

    • One M1.7x4.5mm JIS #000 screw

    • On the right side, remove the following screws:

    • One M1.7x5.5mm JIS #000 screw

    • One M1.7x4.5mm JIS #000 screw

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  3. Canon EOS Rebel T3 Front Grip Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Canon EOS Rebel T3 Front Grip Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the battery door.

    • Open the battery door to about a 35° angle.

    • Pull the battery door straight outwards.

    • Remove the following screws from the bottom of the camera:

    • Two M1.7x4.5mm JIS #000 screws

    • Two M1.7x3.0mm JIS #000 screws

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  5. Canon EOS Rebel T3 Front Grip Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Canon EOS Rebel T3 Front Grip Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Canon EOS Rebel T3 Front Grip Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Carefully lift the back cover partially off of the camera.

    • There are two ribbon cables still connecting the back cover to the camera.

    • Disconnect the right most ribbon cables from the main PCB board.

    • Use a plastic spudger to lift up the black locking tab.

    • Pull out the ribbon cable from its connector using a pair of angled tweezers.

    • With this ribbon cable disconnected, you will be able to move the back cover slightly farther away from the camera, giving you more room to remove the remaining ribbon cable.

    • Remove the left ribbon cable using the same two steps as with the other ribbon cable.

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  6. Canon EOS Rebel T3 Front Grip Replacement, Front Cover: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the following screws on the front of the camera.

    • Two M1.7x5.5mm JIS #000 screws

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  7. Canon EOS Rebel T3 Front Grip Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • On the bottom of the camera, remove the following screws:

    • Two M1.7x5.5mm JIS #000 screws

    • One M1.7x4.5mm JIS #000 screw

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  8. Canon EOS Rebel T3 Front Grip Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 Canon EOS Rebel T3 Front Grip Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 Canon EOS Rebel T3 Front Grip Replacement: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Slide a spudger tool towards the tripod mount, underneath the plastic cover.

    • Push the plastic cover up and over the tripod mount.

    • Pull the front cover off of the camera.

    • Electric Shock Warning: With the front cover off, the high voltage capacitor on the DC PCB board is now exposed. It is recommended that you use a capacitor discharge tool to ensure the capacitor is fully discharged before proceeding further.

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  9. Canon EOS Rebel T3 Front Grip Replacement, Front Grip: step 8, image 1 of 2 Canon EOS Rebel T3 Front Grip Replacement, Front Grip: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the two 4.5mm JIS #000 screws on the backside of the front cover.

    • Slide the grip forward and off of the front cover.

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Conclusion

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

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2 Guide Comments

Why can’t i go directly to step 6?

Why do i have to remove de back panel?

Marco Gonçalves - Reply Share

Some of the screws for the back panel are also holding the front cover. You also need the back panel removed so that you can lift the bottom of the front cover over the tripod socket.

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