Canon Powershot ELPH 100 HS LCD Display Replacement

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Canon Powershot ELPH 100 HS LCD Display Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

16

Time Required

20 - 30 minutes

Introduction

A common issue with this camera is a cracked display screen or the screen not showing the picture, meaning it is damaged. This guide will walk you through the process of replacing the screen.

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    • Locate the battery cover on the bottom of your camera.

    • Slide the tab to the right to open the battery cover.

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    • Flip the battery cover open.

    • Using your fingers, slide the battery out of the camera.

    • This was not the original battery that came the camera, so yours may look different.

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    • Push down on the memory card until it clicks and releases.

    • Pull up on the memory card to remove it.

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    • Using the Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the two 3.1mm screws from the bottom of the camera.

    • Keep track of all the screws that are being taken out from the outer case.

    • The display screen of the camera should be facing towards you.

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    • Ensure that the screen is facing you, and then rotate it till you see the screws on the side of the camera.

    • Use the Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the two 3.1 mm screws.

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    • With the screen still facing you, rotate the camera 180 degrees.

    • The side with the charging port should now be facing up.

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    • Use the Philips #00 screwdriver to pry open the charging port cover.

    • Once you pry open the charging port cover, rotate the cover so that you have access to the screw underneath. Which is seen in the next image.

    • Remove both 3.1 mm screws using the Phillips #00 screwdriver.

    • The image still shows the screw from step 3 in place.

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    • Turn the camera so the bottom is once again facing up.

    • With the battery door still open, use a spudger to remove the cover from the front of the camera.

    • Carefully go around all of the edges until the cover is released.

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    • Once the entire front cover has been released carefully pull it off.

    • Be careful not to break the tabs that hold it in place.

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    • Just like Step 4-6 , carefully use the Spudger to remove the back cover.

    • Go along all the borders of the back cover so that it releases from the camera safely.

    • Be careful not to break the tabs.

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    • Remove the 3.1mm screw on the top-right side of the LCD display screen.

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    • Use the spudger to carefully separate the screen from the frame.

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    • Use the spudger to lift up the latch on the zero insertion force connector (ZIF).

    • Slide the now free ribbon cable from the connector.

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    • Holding the display screen, gently pull the ribbon cable out through the frame of the camera.

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    • Using tweezers, carefully remove the ribbon cable from the connector shown.

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    • The display screen should now be free.

Conclusion

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

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