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Canon PowerShot SD870 IS LCD Replacement

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  1. Canon PowerShot SD870 IS LCD Replacement, Outer Case: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the wrist strap, if present.

    • Remove the lithium-ion battery.

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  2. Canon PowerShot SD870 IS LCD Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Canon PowerShot SD870 IS LCD Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Canon PowerShot SD870 IS LCD Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3
    • Remove the two 4 mm Phillips #00 screws on the bottom of the camera.

    • Remove the screw next to the wrist strap attachment.

    • Pull up the “A/V OUT DIGITAL” cover and remove the screw above the USB port.

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  3. Canon PowerShot SD870 IS LCD Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Carefully unhook the “A/V OUT DIGITAL” cover from the hinge.

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  4. Canon PowerShot SD870 IS LCD Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Canon PowerShot SD870 IS LCD Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Pull the front cover from the camera by using gentle upward pressure.

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  5. Canon PowerShot SD870 IS LCD Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Canon PowerShot SD870 IS LCD Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the two Phillips #00 screws from the flat end of the camera.

    • Remove the black L-shaped side cover plate.

    • Remove the silver u-shaped retainer plate.

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  6. Canon PowerShot SD870 IS LCD Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Slide the back casing off.

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  7. Canon PowerShot SD870 IS LCD Replacement, LCD: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • The first screw that needs to be removed is located on the bottom of the camera, on the left hand side.

    • Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver remove the 0.133in silver screw on the bottom left-hand side.

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  8. Canon PowerShot SD870 IS LCD Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Canon PowerShot SD870 IS LCD Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
    • The second screw that needs to be removed is located on the top of the camera.

    • Using the same Phillips head screwdriver, remove the last 0.133in silver screw.

    • This will detach a silver U-shaped piece that was holding LCD screen on. Remove the piece and put it to the side.

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  9. Canon PowerShot SD870 IS LCD Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • The LCD screen should now only be attached by the LCD data cable.

    • Lift the screen from the right side and use a small screwdriver or other small opening device to flip the black portion of the connector upward to unlock it.

    • Carefully slide the data cable out of the connector.

    • The LCD should still be connected by the backlight cable.

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  10. Canon PowerShot SD870 IS LCD Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Canon PowerShot SD870 IS LCD Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2
    • To remove the backlight cable, use another small opening device to unlock the backlight cable.

    • Carefully slide out the backlight cable.

    • The LCD screen should now be fully detached from the camera body.

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  11. Canon PowerShot SD870 IS LCD Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1
    • The LCD screen casing is connected by 4 claws located on the top and bottom on the left and right hand side.

    • Carefully disengage the claws by gently prying them off one by one.

    • Once the claws are disengaged, the back of the casing will still be connected to the front casing by the backlight cable.

    • Carefully peel the backlight cable off of the casing.

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  12. Canon PowerShot SD870 IS LCD Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1
    • The LCD screen and housing should now be in three pieces:

    • LCD screen

    • LCD screen frame

    • LCD screen back housing

    • The LCD screen itself can now be removed and fixed/replaced.

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Conclusion

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

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2 Guide Comments

if not taking the battery out before beginning this repair damaged the camera... thanks for not making mention of that...

Dan - Reply Share

my 870sd has a grey dot on the screen. does the whole screen need to be replaced. also the lens comes out but does not focus at all. what could that be. thank you jim

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