Zambini's Photos » lcd http://zambinidirect.com A Beginning Photo Blog Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:34:12 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 My Rebel XTi’s $68.56 brush with death http://zambinidirect.com/2009/02/my-rebel-xtis-6856-brush-with-death/ http://zambinidirect.com/2009/02/my-rebel-xtis-6856-brush-with-death/#comments Wed, 11 Feb 2009 10:17:26 +0000 Zambini http://zambinidirect.com/?p=257 Get some gauze!

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 :D

Be very careful to not yank it out immediately and tear that paper-thin ribbon Notice the ribbon's thickness (or lack thereof) More ribbons I didn't bother with this part, considering the LCD is a separate structure all together There were this many screws required to disassemble.... That's why you need the awl/hook More LCD backplate Unlocked ribbon-holster The old LCD on its mount Close-uppy shot of the old LCD Old LCD still attached, new LCD on the right Reminds me of a fishbone Its only got tape on it Ready to be plugged in! Re-connected all the ribbons and crap Insert Ribbon A into slot B

And after just one short hour, HAZAA!

ITS ALIVE!!!

ITS ALIVE!!!

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