Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Motherboard Replacement

There are a total of 6 (3mm) external screws that will need to be removed; 2 on the left side, 2 on the bottom, and 2 on the right side.

1.) Remove the 2 screws on the left side

2.) Remove the 2 screws on the bottom of the camera.

3.) Remove the 2 screws on the right side of the camera.

Use spludger tool or small flathead screw driver to gently lift and remove back face plate.

After removing exterior screws, gently lift off the front face plate.

After removing the front faceplate you will find 4 (3mm) screws on the interior.

Remove all 4 interior screws.

Remove 1 (6 mm) Screw from the bottom of the silver metal plate. The screw is also silver

With blue spludger tool gently lift the metal plate from the face of the camera.

The plate is held by a piece of double sided tape so there will be a bit of resistance.

Remove 3 (3 mm) screws from the top surface of the motherboard.

You will notice that there is one on the top, and 2 on the bottom in a triangular shape.

Gently remove the ribbon cable from the top of the motherboard with a pair of tweezers.

Use the blue spludger tool to gently unplug the last ribbon cable that is attached to the motherboard.

Remove the motherboard with your fingers.