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Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Front Panel Replacement

Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Front Panel Replacement

Ethan Boone

Ethan Boone and 4 other contributors

Last updated on August 15, 2019

5 minutes
Easy

Introduction

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To complete many of the repairs on your Canon PowerShot SX60 HS it is necessary to remove the front panel. This guide will walk you through the necessary steps to remove the front panel.

The front panel is designed to protect the more sensitive and electronic components of the device from some elements and minor damage.

Before beginning this guide, ensure that your device is powered off completely.

What you need

Tools

  • iFixit Opening Tool
    iFixit Opening Tool
  • Nylon Tipped Tweezers
    Nylon Tipped Tweezers
  • Spudger
    Spudger
  • Phillips #00 Screwdriver
    Phillips #00 Screwdriver

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  1. Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Front Panel Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Make sure to power off the device before completing any more steps.

    • Remove the battery by releasing the orange clip in the battery compartment.

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  2. Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Front Panel Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Front Panel Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the rubber eye piece by pulling it back.

    • Use the Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the two 5mm #00 screws located on the side of the viewfinder.

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  3. Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Front Panel Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Front Panel Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Use the Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the 4mm #00 screw located on the bottom left of the device.

    • Use the Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the 5mm #00 screw located on the bottom center of the device.

    • Use the Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the 7mm #00 screw on the right top corner of the camera, just above the media ports.

    • Use the Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the two 5mm #00 screws located on the right side, under the media port dust cover.

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  5. Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Front Panel Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Front Panel Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
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    • Ensure the LCD screen is swung fully to the left before taking off the back panel.

    • Use the iFixit opening tool to pry off the back panel.

    • Don't completely pull off the back panel because there is still a ribbon attached.

    • Use the black spudger to unclip the ribbon located behind the battery compartment. Then remove it using the nylon tipped tweezers.

    • Once the ribbon is unplugged, remove the back panel from the camera body.

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  6. Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Front Panel Replacement, Front Panel: step 5, image 1 of 2 Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Front Panel Replacement, Front Panel: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the sunshade located on the front of the lens by twisting it 90 degrees in either direction, then pull straight off the lens.

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  7. Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Front Panel Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Front Panel Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Front Panel Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the 5mm Phillips #00 screw located on the left side below the microphone connection.

    • Remove the 4mm Phillips #00 screw located on the bottom left of the camera.

    • Remove the 5mm Phillips #00 screw located on the bottom center of the camera.

    • Pop open the flash and remove the 5mm Phillips #00 screw located under the flash.

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  8. Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Front Panel Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the front cover by pulling along the lens housing while holding the body of the camera.

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Conclusion

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

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