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Canon EOS 6D MIC Port and Remote Socket Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace a nonfunctional MIC Port or Remote Socket on your EOS 6D.

What you need

  1. Canon EOS 6D MIC Port and Remote Socket Replacement, Rear Body Panel: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the viewfinder cover by pinching the sides and sliding it upward.

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  2. Canon EOS 6D MIC Port and Remote Socket Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Open the battery door on the bottom of the camera.

    • Use your thumb to slide the small black tab on the inside of the battery door up and pull the door off the camera.

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  3. Canon EOS 6D MIC Port and Remote Socket Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Slide your fingernail or the flat end of the spudger underneath the rubber covering and gently peel it off all sides of the camera.

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  4. Canon EOS 6D MIC Port and Remote Socket Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Open the covers to the HDMI/AV/MIC ports on the side of the camera by gently pulling outward on the bottom of the covers.

    • Rotate the covers to the side so that you can see the connection ports inside.

    • Remove the following screws:

    • Two silver 5mm Phillips #00

    • One black 6mm Phillips #00

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  5. Canon EOS 6D MIC Port and Remote Socket Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the cover to the HDMI/AV/MIC ports by gently lifting the tab on the bottom edge of the camera.

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  6. Canon EOS 6D MIC Port and Remote Socket Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Rotate your camera so the bottom side is facing you.

    • Remove the following screws:

    • One 6mm Phillips #00

    • Two 3mm Phillips #00

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  7. Canon EOS 6D MIC Port and Remote Socket Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Rotate your camera so the back is facing you.

    • Remove the following screws:

    • Three silver 5mm Phillips #00

    • Two black 6mm Phillips #00

    • One black 4mm Phillips #00

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  8. Canon EOS 6D MIC Port and Remote Socket Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Canon EOS 6D MIC Port and Remote Socket Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • A black ribbon wire connects the rear panel to the inside of the camera. Breaking this wire would make your rear screen and buttons non-functional.

    • Carefully use your fingers to tilt the back panel downward to about a 90 degree angle.

    • Use the flat end of the spudger to gently pry off the ribbon wire from the inside of the camera.

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  9. Canon EOS 6D MIC Port and Remote Socket Replacement, Front and Top Body Panels: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 8mm Phillips #00 screw from the bottom of the front of the camera.

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  11. Canon EOS 6D MIC Port and Remote Socket Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Rotate the camera so the side with the SD card slot is facing you.

    • Remove the 4mm Phillips #00 screw from the bottom edge of this side.

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  12. Canon EOS 6D MIC Port and Remote Socket Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Rotate the camera so the bottom is facing you.

    • Remove the following screws:

    • Two 8mm Phillips #00

    • One 4mm Phillips #00

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  13. Canon EOS 6D MIC Port and Remote Socket Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the bottom panel from the camera by using your fingers to pull outward on the tab inside the battery compartment.

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  14. Canon EOS 6D MIC Port and Remote Socket Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Rotate the camera so the front is facing you.

    • Remove the following screws:

    • Three 5mm Phillips #00

    • Two 6mm Phillips #00

    • One 4mm Phillips #00

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  15. Canon EOS 6D MIC Port and Remote Socket Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 1

    • Rotate the camera so the side with the SD card slot is facing you.

    • Remove the following screws:

    • One 4mm fine-thread Phillips #00

    • Two 4mm coarse-thread Phillips #00

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  16. Canon EOS 6D MIC Port and Remote Socket Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 1

    • The red speaker wire is attached to the inside of the front panel. Opening the front panel forcefully may break it.

    • Slowly fold the front panel to the right without pulling it away from the right edge of the camera.

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  17. Canon EOS 6D MIC Port and Remote Socket Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 4mm Phillips #00 screw on the inside of the front panel to separate the panel from the speaker wire.

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  18. Canon EOS 6D MIC Port and Remote Socket Replacement: step 17, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 4mm Phillips #00 screw from the inside of the top panel, below the strap hook.

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  19. Canon EOS 6D MIC Port and Remote Socket Replacement: step 18, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 4mm Phillips #00 screw from the inside of the top panel, below the shutter button.

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  20. Canon EOS 6D MIC Port and Remote Socket Replacement: step 19, image 1 of 1

    • Rotate the camera so the top is facing you.

    • Remove the 6mm Phillips #00 screw from next to the analog screen.

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  21. Canon EOS 6D MIC Port and Remote Socket Replacement: step 20, image 1 of 1

    • Rotate the camera so the back is facing you.

    • Remove the Phillips #00 screw from the viewfinder focus.

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  22. Canon EOS 6D MIC Port and Remote Socket Replacement: step 21, image 1 of 1
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    • Carefully detach the two light brown ribbon wires on the top panel:

    • The right ribbon by prying it out with the flat end of the spudger.

    • The left ribbon by using tweezers to gently wiggle it out toward the top.

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  23. Canon EOS 6D MIC Port and Remote Socket Replacement: step 22, image 1 of 1

    • A ribbon wire connects the inside of the top panel to the body of the camera.

    • Slowly lift the top panel to about an inch above the body of the camera.

    • Carefully use the flat end of the spudger to detach the ribbon wire from the top of the camera.

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  24. Canon EOS 6D MIC Port and Remote Socket Replacement: step 23, image 1 of 1

    • Grip the remaining side panel with your fingers and gently pop it off the camera.

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  25. Canon EOS 6D MIC Port and Remote Socket Replacement, MIC Port and Remote Socket: step 24, image 1 of 1

    • Rotate the camera so the bottom is facing you.

    • Use the spudger to remove the light brown ribbon wire from the bottom edge of the camera.

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  26. Canon EOS 6D MIC Port and Remote Socket Replacement: step 25, image 1 of 1

    • Rotate the camera so the side with the MIC port is facing you.

    • Remove the 4mm Phillips #00 screw from above the MIC port.

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  27. Canon EOS 6D MIC Port and Remote Socket Replacement: step 26, image 1 of 2 Canon EOS 6D MIC Port and Remote Socket Replacement: step 26, image 2 of 2

    • Use the flat end of the spudger to gently lift up on the right side of the port.

    • Grip the sides of the port with your fingers and gently wiggle it up and down while pulling outward to remove it.

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Conclusion

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

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