Canon Powershot A720 IS Shutter Button Replacement
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓Have you ever had your shutter button get stuck in the middle of taking pictures? Use this guide to get it back in place.
What you need
Tools
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Spudger4.9
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Tool used on this step:Tweezers$4.99
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Carefully insert the tip of the tweezers in the space between the shutter button and the zoom dial. Gently insert the tip under the button and slowly lift.
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On the bottom of the camera, open the battery compartment by pushing the lock up. The door will then spring open allowing you to slide the batteries out.
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On the left side of the camera remove the two visible 4mm Phillips head screws.
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On the right side of the camera remove the two visible 4mm Phillips head screws.
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On the bottom of the camera remove the two visible 4mm Phillips head screws.
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Remove the two 3 mm screws below the LCD screen using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
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Unscrew the top 4 mm Phillips head screw.
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Gently turnover the LCD screen so that the motherboard is exposed.
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Carefully pull the ribbon cable straight out using your thumb and index finger.
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Remove the 3mm Phillips head screw between the circuit boards.
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Remove the three 3.5mm Phillips head screws on the circuit board.
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Remove the gray rubber cover labeled DC IN DIGITAL A/V OUT if it hasn't fallen out yet on its own.
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Carefully pull the front panel away from the rest of the camera.
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In the front panel remove the two 2.5mm Phillips head screws attached to the shutter button.
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The shutter button and other components will fall out.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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