Canon Vixia HF R62 Lens Replacement

Written By: Patrick Bennett
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Canon Vixia HF R62 Lens Replacement

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

15

Time Required

5 - 8 minutes

Introduction

This guide will show you how to access and replace the lens of the camcorder. It will also act as a prerequisite to most of the internal components.

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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.

Conclusion

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

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