Canon Powershot SD550 Image Sensor Replacement

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Dernière mise à jour le January 28, 2014

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Introduction

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The image sensor is what actually captures the image when you take a picture. If damaged, the sensor can cause blurred, distorted, or even black pictures to be taken.

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Étape 1 Outer Case

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Remove the battery and SD card from the camera.

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Étape 2

Remove the three 3.8 mm screws from the underside of the camera.
Each of the screws is slightly different, so it is important that you note the original location of each screw.

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Étape 3

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Remove the 3.2 mm screw from the right side of the camera.
Remove the 2.2 mm screw from the right side of the camera.
One of these screws is hidden under the USB port cover.
Lift the side panel off.
Remove the 1.8 mm screw from underneath the side panel.

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Étape 4

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Remove the two 2.2 mm screws from the left side of the camera.
Lift the plate from the camera.

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Étape 5

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Gently lift the rear of the case to remove it from the camera.

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Étape 6

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Remove the front of the camera body.
Be sure to keep track of the rubber ring.

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Étape 7 LCD Screen

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Peel the navigation buttons from the button panel and set them aside.
To free the LCD display, remove the 2.9 mm screw in the top left corner.
Rotate the screen clockwise until it lifts away from the camera.
There are two ribbon cables attached to the rear of the screen. Do not try to pull the screen off at this point.

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Étape 8

To unplug the ribbon cables, pull them straight out of their plugs. Do this gently to avoid damaging the connections.
After disconnecting both cables, pull the screen away from the camera to remove it.

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Étape 9 Image Sensor

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Now the photo sensor is exposed. In order to remove the ribbon cable from its port, first flip up the blue locking mechanism.
After the cable is unlocked, it easily pulls free.

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Étape 10

In order to remove the photo sensor, you will have to cut through glue and remove screws.
Use a knife to carefully slice through the glue at the tree points indicated. Try not to cut through anything but the glue to avoid damage.
WARNING: Knives are sharp. Treat them with respect.
Now remove the three .15 inch screws holding the photo sensor to the camera frame.

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Étape 11

Now you can carefully lift up the image sensor and remove it from the camera.
Be careful not to lose the three small springs or the rubber grommet that lie beneath the sensor.

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