11Feb/099
My Rebel XTi’s $68.56 brush with death
Get some gauze!
A couple days ago (don't ask) my XTi's LCD broke. Needless to say, I was upset. I called Canon's Parts Center (732-521-7230) and ordered one Rebel XTi Replacement LCD with Fed Ex 2-day shipping for just under $70 (usd).
Anyway, I was at first skeptical to do it myself. But I figured its just a tiny computer (which it is, by definition), and seeing as I didn't have to deal with compatibility issues (like when building computers) since I already had the part, I figured it'd be somewhat easier.
All I needed was:
- A tiny screwdriver (an eyeglass repair screwdriver should do fine, or anything that can remove those tiny screws)
- A hook/awl/angled-awl, for unhooking the ribbon locks
- Replacement LCD screen
- A place to store the screws
- This guide to taking apart and re-assembling an XTi
- About an hour's patience
It was a little unnerving opening it, because I kept finding screws that I hadn't removed, but in the end it was a fairly simple process. Here are some pix 
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- Be very careful to not yank it out immediately and tear that paper-thin ribbon
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- Notice the ribbon's thickness (or lack thereof)
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- More ribbons
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- I didn't bother with this part, considering the LCD is a separate structure all together
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- There were this many screws required to disassemble....
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- That's why you need the awl/hook
Maybe if you've got long fingernails you can unlock it, otherwise... I'd use a super-small screwdriver or an awl
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- Unlocked ribbon-holster
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- The old LCD on its mount
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- Close-uppy shot of the old LCD
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- Old LCD still attached, new LCD on the right
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- Reminds me of a fishbone
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- Its only got tape on it
It was very unnerving to pry the LCD off, one side kept re-attaching itself after I got the other side off. All it is is tape though.
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- Ready to be plugged in!
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- Re-connected all the ribbons and crap
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- Insert Ribbon A into slot B
And after just one short hour, HAZAA!
ITS ALIVE!!!
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February 11th, 2009 - 21:18
Hey Zambini!! Man, glad that worked out man!! That was some scary shit there my man! Awesome that you got it working, and all is well.
Congrats to a job well done!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 29th, 2009 - 02:53
Thanks so much for this how to guide …. you may have saved my Xti’s life!! I was heart broke to turn it on last week and see a crack on the lcd that made it unusable. I was looking on here to see if they can even be fixed when I found this little thing you wrote. You have given so much info I even know where to call for the part now. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this!!!!!!
June 1st, 2009 - 15:20
No problem! It’s great to see that I actually helped someone from my little corner of the Internet.
July 9th, 2009 - 14:00
Great information. Just ordered the part myself. Seems like a straight forward repair. Local repair in Los Angeles area wanted almost $ 260.00 for labor and parts.
March 23rd, 2010 - 09:35
just wondering if screws are the only thing holding the lcd in place?
March 24th, 2010 - 10:34
Just that tape thing, I’m pretty sure they gave me another one when they sent me the replacement LCD.
http://zambinidirect.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/cimg6308-300×184.jpg
September 22nd, 2011 - 11:02
Thanks for the info. With this and some other links I was able to replace my LCD on a Rebel Xti- 400D. There where a few tricky spots, but successful none the less.
November 28th, 2011 - 10:20
The link to the guide appears to be broken???? Can you repair it? I have the exact same problem with a cracked LCD
November 28th, 2011 - 13:40
Thanks for pointing that out. If you Google “Rebel XTi Disassembly Instructions” or something similar, you’ll find what you need