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Canon PowerShot A460 LCD Screen Replacement

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Time Required: 35 minutes
Difficulty: Moderate
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Canon PowerShot A460 LCD Screen Replacement

Introduction

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Involving removal of the camera casing as well, this guide will help the user remove the LCD screen to repair or replace it.

What you need

Tools

  • Phillips #00 Screwdriver
    4.9
  • Spudger
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    1. Canon PowerShot A460 LCD Screen Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Slide the switch on the battery cover labeled "CARD/BATT. OPEN." to the right.

      • While still holding the switch, pull the cover down, allowing it to release and open.

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    2. Canon PowerShot A460 LCD Screen Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Tilt the camera slightly to allow the batteries to fall out.

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    3. Canon PowerShot A460 LCD Screen Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Press on and release the memory card to eject it.

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    1. Canon PowerShot A460 LCD Screen Replacement, Front Casing: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Unscrew the 5mm Phillips #00 screw from the bottom of the camera.

      • Make sure to keep the different size screws organized to make reassembling the camera simpler.

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    2. Canon PowerShot A460 LCD Screen Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • Unscrew the three 2mm Phillips #00 screws that are located on the bottom of the camera.

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    3. Canon PowerShot A460 LCD Screen Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the 4mm Phillips #00 screw that is located on the left side of the camera, if the display screen is facing you.

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    4. Canon PowerShot A460 LCD Screen Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
      • Take out the 4mm Phillips #00 screw under the rubber flap on the right end of the camera.

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    5. Canon PowerShot A460 LCD Screen Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Canon PowerShot A460 LCD Screen Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the second battery cover on the bottom of camera.

      • Take the silver battery out of the camera.

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    6. Canon PowerShot A460 LCD Screen Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 3 Canon PowerShot A460 LCD Screen Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 3 Canon PowerShot A460 LCD Screen Replacement: step 9, image 3 of 3
      • Remove the 4mm Phillips #00 screw on the inside of the flap that hides the battery and memory card slots.

      • Remove the light grey, plastic piece.

      • Remove the plastic portion of the battery flap cover. The metal piece will remain attached.

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    7. Canon PowerShot A460 LCD Screen Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 3 Canon PowerShot A460 LCD Screen Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 3 Canon PowerShot A460 LCD Screen Replacement: step 10, image 3 of 3
      • Slightly pull on each side of the camera. It should loosen up and come apart.

      • If it does not pull apart right away, use a little more force.

      • Do not give up!

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    1. Canon PowerShot A460 LCD Screen Replacement, Back Casing: step 11, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the back case of the camera by pulling from the top.

      • Be careful when pulling off the case. There is a delicate gold ribbon connecting the bottom of the camera to the back case.

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    1. Canon PowerShot A460 LCD Screen Replacement, LCD Screen: step 12, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the 4mm Phillips #00 screw from above the ribbon.

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    2. Canon PowerShot A460 LCD Screen Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1
      • Gently peel off the blue tape on the top of the LCD screen.

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    3. Canon PowerShot A460 LCD Screen Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the 4mm Phillips #00 screw previously concealed by the blue tape.

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    4. Canon PowerShot A460 LCD Screen Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 1
      • Gently lift the LCD screen off of the front casing by pulling up a tab on the side of the camera.

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    5. Canon PowerShot A460 LCD Screen Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 1
      • Using a spudger, lift the grey tabs to allow the ribbon to slide out.

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    6. Canon PowerShot A460 LCD Screen Replacement: step 17, image 1 of 1
      • Since the tabs have been lifted, the ribbon should now slide out out easily.

      • Be careful not to distort the ribbon in any way.

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Conclusion

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

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Thanks for this super documented guide.

I did it!! I found a second hand lcd on Ebay.

Now my camera is working again.

Super DIY guide!! Thanks a lot!!

Pierre - Reply Share

Explained in detail, very clear, easy to understand. I just unpacked it for the first time. Still able to do as told. Thank you.

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