Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Disassembly

ID: 139997

Description:

Steps:

1. Remove the screws that secure the back panel using a Phillips screwdriver.
2. Remove screws on the bottom, left and right sides of the camera using a Phillips screwdriver.
3. Pull back the rubber facing to access the screw.

4. Once all screws are removed, open up the back case with a plastic opener from the left side.

5. Remove the screws that secure the small metal plate using a Phillips screwdriver.
6. Gently flip up the flex ribbon lock and remove the flex ribbon.

7. Gently flip up the flex ribbon lock and remove the flex ribbon.
8. Lift the screen to the left.

9. Gently flip up the flex ribbon lock and remove the flex ribbon.

10. Remove the screws below the flash and on the left sides of the camera using a Phillips screwdriver.
11. Leave the flash unfolded.
12. Pull the front case forward.

13. Remove all marked screws using a Phillips screwdriver.
14. Remove the small metal part.

15. Remove the microphone.
16. Remove the flex ribbon.
17. Remove the flash switch.

18. Remove the screw using a Phillips screwdriver.
19. Lift the flash a little to remove the metal frame.

20. Gently flip up the flex ribbon lock and remove the flex ribbon.

21. Remove flex ribbon and light sensor.

22. Remove the screws using a Phillips screwdriver.
23. Lift up the back case.

24. Now you can clean the lens.