Canon PowerShot SD700 E18 Error Replacement

Written By: Aaron Lee

Difficulty

Difficult

Steps

Time Required

30 minutes - 1 hour

Introduction

If you experience the E18 error, go to this site and try their solutions.

If you still experience the error, you can follow this guide to disassemble the camera and manually clean the inside of the camera and the lens.

To Begin turn off the camera by pressing the power button above the LCD screen. Once that's done we can continue to the next step.

Remove the two, small screws on the bottom of the camera using a Phillip's #00 screwdriver. You will need to save these screws for later. So be sure to set them aside.

You must use a #00 screwdriver for this step. You can order one online at the ifixit Phillips #00 Screwdriver

Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the two, small screws on the right side of the camera. Again be sure to set these aside for later.

Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the screw on the left of the camera under the A/V out Digital label.

Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the screw on the bottom of the camera near the battery and memory card slots.
This screw will be longer than the rest of the screws.

Clean the lens and the area surrounding the lens with a soft brush and dust blower.
Tweezers can be helpful when removing sand.
Reassemble the camera and if the E18 error persists, further disassembly of the camera may be required.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow steps 1-6 instructions in reverse order.

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