Canon Vixia HF R62 Central Capturing Unit Replacement

Written By: Jeffrey Harn
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Canon Vixia HF R62 Central Capturing Unit Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

23

Time Required

9 - 10 minutes

Introduction

This guide will show you how to access and replace the heart of this camcorder, the central capturing unit assembly.

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    • Remove the strap by undoing the Velcro and pulling it through the thread points.

    • Remove the external battery pack by pressing down on the slide release and sliding it out.

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    • Remove the three 5mm Phillips #000 screws on the bottom of the device.

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    • On the side of the device, remove the following Phillips #000 screws:

    • One 3mm screw

    • One 5mm screw

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    • Remove the panel opposite the display by pulling up perpendicular to the side.

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    • Remove the 4mm Phillips #000 screw that was exposed after taking off the side panel.

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    • Remove the three 4mm Phillips #000 screws shown.

    • There will be foam covers protecting some or all of these screws. These will need to be removed before you will be able to unscrew them.

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    • Using tweezers, disconnect this ribbon cable by pulling straight out.

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    • Repeat step seven (7) for the remaining three wires shown.

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    • Grasp the top of the camera and pull straight up to remove the top panel.

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    • Remove the 5mm Phillips #000 screw on top of the inner case.

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    • Remove the two 5mm Phillips #000 screws near the display panel.

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    • Disconnect the small bundled cable connector on the side of the lens cover by pulling it straight out.

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    • Remove the lens cover by pulling straight away from the body.

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    • Remove the three 6mm Phillips #000 screws shown.

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    • Remove the lens by pulling straight away from the main body.

    • Be aware of the small rubber gasket around the lens as it may come loose.

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    • Remove the two 3mm Phillips #000 screws.

    • Remove the 4mm Phillips #000 screw.

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    • Disconnect the ribbon cable shown.

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    • Remove the 4mm Phillips #000 screw at the bottom of the camera.

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    • Place the spudger under the tab shown.

    • While prying the tab up with the spudger, pull the case away.

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    • Using a spudger, disconnect the ribbon cable connector from the PC board shown in the picture.

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    • Using tweezers, disconnect the ribbon cable shown in the picture by pulling straight out.

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    • Using a spudger, gently pry up the top tab on the ZIF connector. The wire will now disconnect with no force needed.

    • When reassembling you will need to place the ribbon wire tightly against the tab in order to properly secure it.

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    • Using your fingers, firmly grasp both ends of the capturing device and gently pull the assembly straight out.

Conclusion

To reassemble the central capturing unit, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Author

Jeffrey Harn

Member since: 21/09/18

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thank you for helping me and i am really grateful for your assistance.

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