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Canon EOS Rebel XS Grip Replacement

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Canon EOS Rebel XS Grip Replacement

Introduction

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Use this guide to replace the grip of the camera.

What you need

Tools

  • Phillips #00 Screwdriver
    4.9
  • Spudger
    4.9
    1. Canon EOS Rebel XS Grip Replacement, Latch Side Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the two 3mm (1/8") black screws from the side cover using a #00 Phillips screwdriver.

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    2. Canon EOS Rebel XS Grip Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • On the bottom, remove the 6mm (13/64") screw with the #00 Phillips Screwdriver.

      • Pry up the panel; starting from the front/bottom corner, as indicated.

      • There's a concealed lip, under the opposite edge.

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    1. Canon EOS Rebel XS Grip Replacement, Disassembling Canon EOS Rebel XS Front Cover: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Remove three medium length screws from the bottom of the camera

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    2. Canon EOS Rebel XS Grip Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the two medium length screws on the front panel of the camera above the lens mount.

      • Once you done, you may use the Spudger to panel from non-grip side.

      • If you start on the grip side, it will be more challenging to loosen the panel.

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    1. Canon EOS Rebel XS Grip Replacement, Grip: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the two 4.5mm (.18in) long black screws from the camera grip using a #00 Phillips screwdriver.

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    2. Canon EOS Rebel XS Grip Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
      • Use your fingertip to pry off the external shutter port cover.

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    3. Canon EOS Rebel XS Grip Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the two 5mm (.20in) long silver screws securing the grip to the camera using a #00 Phillips screwdriver.

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    4. Canon EOS Rebel XS Grip Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 3 Canon EOS Rebel XS Grip Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 3 Canon EOS Rebel XS Grip Replacement: step 8, image 3 of 3
      • Use the spudger tool to carefully pry the grip from the rest of the camera.

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    5. Canon EOS Rebel XS Grip Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
      • Once the grip is loose, use your fingers to remove it from the camera.

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Conclusion

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

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Little confused. Some pics are from a analog Canon, other from a digital Canon...

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