Canon PowerShot A80 Internal Battery Replacement
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓Although designed for long-lasting life, rechargeable batteries will lose their ability to hold an electrical charge and must be replaced.
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Remove the three Phillips #00 screws from the bottom of the camera.
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Open the door to the CompactFlash memory card slot by sliding it towards you and swinging it open.
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Remove the memory card if it is still in the camera.
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Use the Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the single screw underneath the memory card slot door.
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Remove the Phillips #00 screw located inside the top of the memory card compartment.
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Open the battery compartment door at the bottom of the camera by sliding the latch to the right and then sliding the door down.
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Remove the batteries from the compartment.
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Remove the three Phillips #00 screws located inside the battery compartment.
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Remove the top lid of the camera.
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The door to the memory card compartment will be freed and should be removable now.
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Remove the two Phillips #00 screws from the side of the camera.
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Open the small rubber door below this screw that covers the connectors.
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Open and pivot the LCD screen to its widest open position.
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Remove the rear cover by pulling it straight away from the body of the camera.
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Unscrew the top 3.9mm, middle 2.7 mm, and bottom 2.9mm screws that hold the metal foundation covering the internal battery.
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Gently lift up the plate as shown.
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Loosen and gently pry the internal battery with the point blade probe.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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Excellent guide. Congratulations.
Bryn Thomas
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What kind of battery is used internally?
