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Canon EOS Rebel XS Interior Eyepiece Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the interior eyepiece of the camera.

What you need

  1. Canon EOS Rebel XS Interior Eyepiece Replacement, Latch Side Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 3mm (1/8") black screws from the side cover using a #00 Phillips screwdriver.

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  2. Canon EOS Rebel XS Interior Eyepiece Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • On the bottom, remove the 6mm (13/64") screw with the #00 Phillips Screwdriver.

    • Pry up the panel; starting from the front/bottom corner, as indicated.

    • There's a concealed lip, under the opposite edge.

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  3. Canon EOS Rebel XS Interior Eyepiece Replacement, Disassembling Canon EOS Rebel XS Front Cover: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove three medium length screws from the bottom of the camera

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  4. Canon EOS Rebel XS Interior Eyepiece Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two medium length screws on the front panel of the camera above the lens mount.

    • Once you done, you may use the Spudger to panel from non-grip side.

    • If you start on the grip side, it will be more challenging to loosen the panel.

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  6. Canon EOS Rebel XS Interior Eyepiece Replacement, Back Cover: step 5, image 1 of 1
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    • Remove the three long black screws from the bottom using a #00 Phillips screwdriver.

    • Use tweezers to lift the panel.

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  7. Canon EOS Rebel XS Interior Eyepiece Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Once you have detached the back cover, use a pair of tweezers to lightly pull on strap found connecting the back cover to the camera.

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  8. Canon EOS Rebel XS Interior Eyepiece Replacement, Top Panel: step 7, image 1 of 1
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    • Remove the following ribbons with the tweezers by gently pulling on them.

    • Remove the three black screws, near the eye piece, using the Phillips Screwdriver.

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  9. Canon EOS Rebel XS Interior Eyepiece Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the cable heads attached on the front side of the camera next to the lens mount.

    • Be gentle when puling wires lose, use the tweezers to remove the wires.

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  10. Canon EOS Rebel XS Interior Eyepiece Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • You can use your fingers to pull the top panel of the camera.

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  11. Canon EOS Rebel XS Interior Eyepiece Replacement, Interior Eyepiece: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • After removing the top panel, you can use your fingers to remove the eye piece from the camera.

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Conclusion

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

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2 Comments

Is there a part number to order the interior eyepiece? It does me no good to take it apart if I don't have or can't find a replacement for it.

Erik - Reply

How do you replace the internal battery?

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