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  1. Canon Powershot SD550 Image Sensor Replacement, Outer Case: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the battery and SD card from the camera.

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

    • Lift the plate from the camera.

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

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    • Remove the front of the camera body.

    • Be sure to keep track of the rubber ring.

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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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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    • You have now successfully removed the image sensor.

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

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