Canon EOS 40D Flash Hot Shoe Replacement

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Canon EOS 40D Flash Hot Shoe Replacement

Schwierigkeitsgrad

Easy

Schritte

5

Zeitaufwand

5 - 10 Minuten

Einleitung

If the flash does not fire after you have cleaned the hotshoe of your Canon EOS 40D or after you have attempted to lift the flash switch by passing a toothpick under the right side of the hotshoe, you may need to replace the entire hot shoe. Follow this guide to replace the flash hot shoe that matches Canon EOS 40D.

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    • Locate the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the camera below the shutter button.

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    • Find the marked arrow on the battery compartment cover labeled "BATT. OPEN". Slide the lever following the arrow's direction and lift at the same time to release the latch.

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    • Release the lever and allow the battery compartment cover to completely open.

    • Remove the battery.

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    • Use a metal spudger or opening tool to gently lift the hotshoe plate and slide it off.

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    • Remove the four 4.0 mm Phillips #000 screws securing the flash shoe to the camera.

    • Remove the flash shoe.

Abschluss

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

Tinte & Feder

Sarah de Freitas

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This is the best down to earth instructions i have ever had. No messing about even tells what screws and how to open the battery cover

Albert

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