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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Format Wheel Replacement

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Time Required: 15 - 30 minutes
Difficulty: Moderate
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The steps in this guide should be split up and made into a series of prerequisite guides.

Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Format Wheel Replacement

Introduction

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This guide walks you through how to replace a format wheel on your Canon PowerShot SX160 IS by disassembling a portion of the camera to access the non operational piece.

What you need

Tools

    1. Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Format Wheel Replacement, Format Wheel: step 1, image 1 of 2 Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Format Wheel Replacement, Format Wheel: step 1, image 2 of 2
      • Use a #0 phillips screwdriver to unscrew the two black 4.8mm phillips head screws from the back of the camera.

      • The screws are located directly above the LCD screen.

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    2. Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Format Wheel Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Format Wheel Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
      • Use a #0 phillips screwdriver to unscrew the two black 4.8mm phillips head screws from the side of the camera.

      • Use a #0 phillips screwdriver to unscrew the two black 4.8mm phillips head screws from the bottom of the camera.

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    3. Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Format Wheel Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Format Wheel Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • Use your hands to gently separate the back plate from the camera.

      • Slowly pull off the camera plate until it fully detaches from the camera.

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    4. Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Format Wheel Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Format Wheel Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
      • Use your hands to gently separate the front plate from the camera.

      • Slowly pull off the camera plate until it fully detaches from the camera.

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    5. Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Format Wheel Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • Locate and replace the format wheel on the front panel of the camera.

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Conclusion

Congratulations, you have successfully replaced your format wheel. To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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