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Canon PowerShot ELPH 300HS Power Button Replacement

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Canon PowerShot ELPH 300HS Power Button Replacement

Introduction

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This will tell you how to replace a damaged power button.

What you need

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    1. Canon PowerShot ELPH 300HS Power Button Replacement, Safety First: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Before starting the repair, you must:

      • Turn off your camera by pressing the power button. (located next to "ON/OFF")

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    2. Canon PowerShot ELPH 300HS Power Button Replacement, Remove the Battery: step 2, image 1 of 2 Canon PowerShot ELPH 300HS Power Button Replacement, Remove the Battery: step 2, image 2 of 2
      • Locate the battery door on the bottom right area of the camera case.

      • Place your finger firmly on the black rubber pad on the battery door and slide the door to the right to open it.

      • Locate the orange battery release button beneath the battery door.

      • Slide the battery release button downward to release the battery.

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    3. Canon PowerShot ELPH 300HS Power Button Replacement, Left Side Screws: step 3, image 1 of 2 Canon PowerShot ELPH 300HS Power Button Replacement, Left Side Screws: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • Be careful when removing screws, as they are stripped easily.

      • Remove the two screws located on the left side of the camera case, using: (Phillips #00 screwdriver) (2.0 mm).

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    4. Canon PowerShot ELPH 300HS Power Button Replacement, Bottom Screws: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the two screws on the bottom of the camera located near the battery door (Phillips #00 screwdriver) (2.0 mm).

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    5. Canon PowerShot ELPH 300HS Power Button Replacement, Right Side Screws: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the screw located on the lower right side of the camera case using the same screwdriver in the previous steps (Phillips #00 screwdriver) (2.0 mm).

      • Remove the HDMI A/V out port cover located on the upper right side of the camera.

      • Remove the screw located just beneath the port cover removed in step 2. (Phillips #00 screwdriver) (2.0 mm).

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    6. Canon PowerShot ELPH 300HS Power Button Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the back portion of the camera case to reveal the screw located on the top of the case.

      • Remove the screw from the top of camera case, located next to the shutter button (Phillips #00 screwdriver) (2.0 mm).

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    7. Canon PowerShot ELPH 300HS Power Button Replacement, Remove the Case from the Camera: step 7, image 1 of 3 Canon PowerShot ELPH 300HS Power Button Replacement, Remove the Case from the Camera: step 7, image 2 of 3 Canon PowerShot ELPH 300HS Power Button Replacement, Remove the Case from the Camera: step 7, image 3 of 3
      • Be careful not to over bend the small metal projections located along the seams. These aid in holding the case together.

      • Be careful not to allow dust or other particles to settle inside of the camera while the case is detached. This can cause functional issues in the future.

      • Carefully pry the case apart at the seem, using your fingers.

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    1. Canon PowerShot ELPH 300HS Power Button Replacement, Power Button: step 8, image 1 of 2 Canon PowerShot ELPH 300HS Power Button Replacement, Power Button: step 8, image 2 of 2
      • Disconnect the small cable from the yellow port on the motherboard

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    2. Canon PowerShot ELPH 300HS Power Button Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
      • Disconnect the small cable from the blue port on the motherboard

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    3. Canon PowerShot ELPH 300HS Power Button Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
      • Lift the plastic over the HDMI port on the side of the camera

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    4. Canon PowerShot ELPH 300HS Power Button Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 2 Canon PowerShot ELPH 300HS Power Button Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 2
      • Lift from the back of the camera, angling forward and pull off to remove the power button assembly

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Conclusion

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

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