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Canon SX40 HS camera Flash Cover Replacement

Introduction

The Canon SX40HS is a high-powered, user-friendly digital camera. The SX40 HS is a great entry-level camera that provides simplicity and quality at a low cost. Due to wear and tear, it is important to know how to change the flash cover. This guide is geared towards everyday photographers and professionals.

What you need

  1. Canon SX40 HS camera Flash Cover Replacement, Flash Cover: step 1, image 1 of 2 Canon SX40 HS camera Flash Cover Replacement, Flash Cover: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Extend the flash cover upwards and remove the 4 mm black screw located on the left side. You will need a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove it.

    • Repeat to remove the 4 mm black screw located on the right side.

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  2. Canon SX40 HS camera Flash Cover Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the plastic cover using the iFixIt Plastic Opening Tool.

    • The plastic cover can only be removed in the down position.

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  4. Canon SX40 HS camera Flash Cover Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Canon SX40 HS camera Flash Cover Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • After removing the flash cover, remove the 6 mm silver screw on the right side with a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

    • Repeat to remove the 6 mm silver screw on the left side with a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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  5. Canon SX40 HS camera Flash Cover Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Replace the external flash cover or the internal flashlight when all 6 mm silver screws are out.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow Steps 1-4 in reverse order.

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2 Guide Comments

How to disconnect wires from front cover to remove it.

Pete Gubbels - Reply Share

Has anyone tried to remove the front cover from their sx40?

Mine has a bundle of 4 wires going to some sensor below where the flash is. Looks like there’s a clear plastic sensor there but I can’t figure out how to disconnect them.

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