Canon EOS Rebel T3i Front CasingReplacement

This guide will help you replace the body of the Canon EOS Rebel T3i.

Written By: Natalie Crock

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INTRODUCTION

Use this guide to replace the front casing on your Canon EOS Rebel T3i.

TOOLS:Phillips #000 Screwdriver (1)Spudger (1)

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Step 1 — Battery

Locate the battery compartment onthe bottom of the camera.

Step 2

Hook your finger onto thecompartment door latch.

Open the battery compartment door.

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Step 3

Remove the battery from thecompartment.

Step 4 — Front Casing

Remove the two 3 mm Phillips #000screws.

Some variations of this camera mayhave one 3mm and one 6mmscrews.

If the rubber eyepiece mount is stillon the camera, remove it beforeattempting to separate the casehalves.

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Step 5

Remove the three 3 mm Phillips#000 screws.

Remove the single 6 mm Phillips#000 screw.

Some variation of this camera havetwo 3mm and two 6mm screws

Step 6

Peel back the grip tape with yourfingernail.

Depending on the age of thecamera, the grip tape will stick backin place with no need for extra glue.

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Step 7

Remove the four 5 mm Phillips #000screws.

Some variation of this model mayhave three 5mm screws and one6mm

Step 8

Slide off the right side of thecamera.

Do not completely separate thebody yet. There are still wires thatmust be disconnected. If the body ispulled apart too quickly, it maycause damage.

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Step 9

Lift off the USB cover.

Do not completely remove the backof the camera. There are still wiresthat must be disconnected.Removing the back too quickly maycause damage to wires.

When lifting the cover, the only thingresisting your tug is the plug coverstopper. Just pull, you'll be fine.

When replacing it, having the coverssnug on the plate will make it easierto push the whole cover on

Step 10

After separating the back, gently liftoff one side of the light blue wirewith the spudger until the connectoris totally removed.

You may feel a slight resistance asyou pull the top of the back cover off,it will click but that is fine.

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Step 11

With the spudger, remove theorange ribbon cable leading to thecircuit board from the back of thecamera.

Step 12

Remove the two 6 mm Phillips #000screws.

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Step 13

Remove the single 6 mm and two 3mm Phillips #000 screws.

Step 14

Use the spudger to lift the plasticunder the tripod mount.

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

Step 15

Lift the front cover off.

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Canon EOS Rebel T3i Front Casing ReplacementWritten By: Natalie CrockINTRODUCTION

TOOLS:Step 1 — BatteryStep 2Step 3Step 4 — Front CasingStep 5Step 6Step 7Step 8Step 9Step 10Step 11Step 12Step 13Step 14Step 15