Canon Vixia HF R500 Zoom Control Replacement
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Last updated on May 2, 2016
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓This guide will show you how to access the components of the manual zoom to repair or replace broken elements.
What you need
Tools
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Spudger4.9
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Remove the two 8mm Philips #000 screws on the side where the grip belt was located on.
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Remove the two 4mm Philips #000 head screws from the bottom of the camcorder.
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A hidden 4mm Philips #000 screw is shown under the black plug shown.
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Near the LCD screen, remove the three 7mm Philips #000 screws in the picture shown.
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Carefully place the camcorder where the inside of the device is facing upwards and remove the 3mm Philips #000 screw shown.
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Using the Spudger, carefully remove the two ribbon cables that are connected to the top of the device.
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Remove the three 6mm Philips #000 screws holding the black record piece.
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Holding the full top piece remove the six 5mm Philips #000 screws holding the metal frame to the top piece.
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Examine the grey zoom input tab located on copper plate.
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Examine the black plastic zoom slider, on the top cover of the camera
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Repair or replace damaged components and clear all debris from mechanisms.
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Ask FixBot
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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