Introduction

If your power button is jammed or isn't working properly, this guide will simply demonstrate on how to replace the power button in a Canon Vixia HF S10. For additional information about the Canon Vixia HF S10 take a look at the official Canon site.

Before beginning this repair, be sure to power off the camera and remove the battery.

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    • Turn the camcorder upside down.

    • Remove the three 3x4 mm Phillips screws securing from the black plastic case.

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    • Open the LCD screen.

    • Remove the three 3x4 mm Phillips screws that hold the black panel plastic case together.

    • Remove the two 2x2.5 mm Phillips screws and the 3x4 mm Phillips screw from the inner corner between the panel and the LCD screen.

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    • Remove the black plastic covering with your fingers.

    • Underneath the covering, you will find a screw hinge.

    • Remove the 2x2.25 mm Phillips screw located at the top of the screw hinge.

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    • Using your fingers, remove the panel from the base of the camcorder.

    • Remove the two 1x2.5 mm Phillips screws.

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    • Turn the camcorder upside down.

    • Remove the four 2x2.25 mm Phillips screws.

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    • Turn the camcorder to the side and remove the strap.

    • Remove the two 1x2.5 mm Phillips screws.

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    • Using a plastic opening tool, pry off the side panel from the base of the camcorder.

    • Remove the two 2x2.5mm Phillips screws located at the top

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    • Remove the two 3x4 mm Phillips screws beneath the two covers (AV & DCIN).

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    • Slide open the "Optical Image Stabilizer" cover located at the top of the camcorder.

    • Remove the four 3x2.5 mm Phillips screws.

    • Using your fingers, remove the metal casing.

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    • Using your fingers pop off the top cover of the camcorder.

    • Remove the three 3x4 mm Phillips screws and one 2x2.5 mm Phillips screw located beneath the top cover.

    • Remove the two 3x2.5 mm Phillips screws from the metal casing located underneath the top cover.

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    • Using your fingers, slightly move the metal casing.

    • Remove the power button.

Conclusion

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

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