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Canon PowerShot A460 Front Casing Replacement

Canon PowerShot A460 Front Casing Replacement

Alex

Alex and 9 other contributors

Last updated on January 8, 2024

20 minutes
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Introduction

Go to step 1

This guide will guide the user toward removing the front casing of a Canon PowerShot A460 to prepare the camera for future repairs.

What you need

Tools

  1. Canon PowerShot A460 Front Casing Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the switch on the battery cover labeled "CARD/BATT. OPEN." to the right.

    • While still holding the switch, pull the cover down, allowing it to release and open.

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  2. Canon PowerShot A460 Front Casing Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Tilt the camera slightly to allow the batteries to fall out.

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  3. Canon PowerShot A460 Front Casing Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Press on and release the memory card to eject it.

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  4. Canon PowerShot A460 Front Casing Replacement, Front Casing: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the 5mm Phillips #00 screw from the bottom of the camera.

    • Make sure to keep the different size screws organized to make reassembling the camera simpler.

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  6. Canon PowerShot A460 Front Casing Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the three 2mm Phillips #00 screws that are located on the bottom of the camera.

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  7. Canon PowerShot A460 Front Casing Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 4mm Phillips #00 screw that is located on the left side of the camera, if the display screen is facing you.

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  8. Canon PowerShot A460 Front Casing Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Take out the 4mm Phillips #00 screw under the rubber flap on the right end of the camera.

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  9. Canon PowerShot A460 Front Casing Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Canon PowerShot A460 Front Casing Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the second battery cover on the bottom of camera.

    • Take the silver battery out of the camera.

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  10. Canon PowerShot A460 Front Casing Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 3 Canon PowerShot A460 Front Casing Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 3 Canon PowerShot A460 Front Casing Replacement: step 9, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the 4mm Phillips #00 screw on the inside of the flap that hides the battery and memory card slots.

    • Remove the light grey, plastic piece.

    • Remove the plastic portion of the battery flap cover. The metal piece will remain attached.

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  11. Canon PowerShot A460 Front Casing Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 3 Canon PowerShot A460 Front Casing Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 3 Canon PowerShot A460 Front Casing Replacement: step 10, image 3 of 3

    • Slightly pull on each side of the camera. It should loosen up and come apart.

    • If it does not pull apart right away, use a little more force.

    • Do not give up!

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Conclusion

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

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