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Canon EOS Rebel T4i Flash Bulb Replacement

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Time Required: 5 minutes
Difficulty: Moderate
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Canon EOS Rebel T4i Flash Bulb Replacement

Introduction

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This guide details how to replace the flash bulb of this camera.

There is a high voltage capacitor which powers the camera flash. This capacitor should be safely discharged before proceeding with this repair (not currently covered in the guide).

What you need

Tools

    1. Canon EOS Rebel T4i Flash Bulb Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Locate the battery cover at the bottom of the camera.

      • Pull down on the black tab to open the cover.

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    2. Canon EOS Rebel T4i Flash Bulb Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Push the grey tab on the right side of the battery.

      • Remove the battery from the slot.

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    1. Canon EOS Rebel T4i Flash Bulb Replacement, Flash Bulb: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Electric Shock Warning: There is a high voltage capacitor on the DC PCB board which powers the flash. It is recommended that you use a capacitor discharge tool to ensure the capacitor is fully discharged before proceeding with this guide.

      • Using a JIS #000 screwdriver, unscrew the two 4.9mm JIS screws which are located underneath the flash.

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    2. Canon EOS Rebel T4i Flash Bulb Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the covering.

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    3. Canon EOS Rebel T4i Flash Bulb Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
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      • Use the tweezers to remove the excess glue around the wiring. This will allow you to cut the wire and remove the light in the next step.

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    4. Canon EOS Rebel T4i Flash Bulb Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
      • Use the wire cutters to cut the wiring connected to the flash.

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Conclusion

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

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how do you reverse step 6 - cutting the wires?

jeremyyoung - Reply Share

You dont tell how to make sure capacitors are discharged before changing the flash ? and do you know what is the replacement number of the flash bulb itself ?

jackqc09 - Reply Share

No parts required? So I can repair my flash not having to buy a new bulb? haha Please, I need the link from where I repair my burned built-in flash :/

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