Comments on: Canon SD400 LCD Repair http://www.iq9.com/blog/2006/09/08/canon-sd400-lcd-repair/ guh? Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:41:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Denise http://www.iq9.com/blog/2006/09/08/canon-sd400-lcd-repair/#comment-10454 Denise Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:55:32 +0000 http://www.iq9.com/blog/?p=3#comment-10454 Thanks for taking the time to post these instructions. They were a big help in fixing my IXUS 750. New screen cost £16.50 from ebay and arrived in 10 days from Hong Kong. Thanks for taking the time to post these instructions. They were a big help in fixing my IXUS 750. New screen cost £16.50 from ebay and arrived in 10 days from Hong Kong.

]]> By: Richard http://www.iq9.com/blog/2006/09/08/canon-sd400-lcd-repair/#comment-10390 Richard Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:00:48 +0000 http://www.iq9.com/blog/?p=3#comment-10390 Thanks for the series of excellent pictures, this gave me the confidence to get my Ixus 30 working again (message to self: never put camera in back pocket before sitting down). Mishaps along the way were not being able to get the 7th screw out and as a result the old screen cable broke when pulling through. However by feeding a piece of parcel ribbon through the gap and slightly flexing the backlight I was able eventually to pull the new screen cable through. Thanks for the series of excellent pictures, this gave me the confidence to get my Ixus 30 working again (message to self: never put camera in back pocket before sitting down). Mishaps along the way were not being able to get the 7th screw out and as a result the old screen cable broke when pulling through. However by feeding a piece of parcel ribbon through the gap and slightly flexing the backlight I was able eventually to pull the new screen cable through.

]]> By: shane http://www.iq9.com/blog/2006/09/08/canon-sd400-lcd-repair/#comment-10344 shane Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:55:39 +0000 http://www.iq9.com/blog/?p=3#comment-10344 great info and instructions but where can i BUY a replacement lcd? great info and instructions but where can i BUY a replacement lcd?

]]> By: sidney ferreira http://www.iq9.com/blog/2006/09/08/canon-sd400-lcd-repair/#comment-10229 sidney ferreira Sat, 13 Feb 2010 15:28:11 +0000 http://www.iq9.com/blog/?p=3#comment-10229 Hello friends Could you help me sir would lcd Canon PowerShot SD400 Digital ELPH and arrange for parents Parana state Brazil street address augusto de mari n1855 neighborhood guaira cep80630010 city curitiba parana state and how much will it cost thanks Hello friends Could you help me sir would lcd Canon PowerShot SD400 Digital ELPH and arrange for parents Parana state Brazil street address augusto de mari n1855 neighborhood guaira cep80630010 city curitiba parana state and how much will it cost thanks

]]> By: Bill Lamprecht http://www.iq9.com/blog/2006/09/08/canon-sd400-lcd-repair/#comment-9991 Bill Lamprecht Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:31:11 +0000 http://www.iq9.com/blog/?p=3#comment-9991 Thanks for these very detailed instructions!!! I ordered the LCD online for about $45 from Amazon and it actually works. The tricky part for me was the post it ripped. I suggest using a stronger piece of paper. I had to take the carriage off and work the lens ribbon through with tweesers. BUT, it worked and I got my camera back. Thanks for these very detailed instructions!!! I ordered the LCD online for about $45 from Amazon and it actually works. The tricky part for me was the post it ripped. I suggest using a stronger piece of paper. I had to take the carriage off and work the lens ribbon through with tweesers. BUT, it worked and I got my camera back.

]]> By: Dennis McDowell http://www.iq9.com/blog/2006/09/08/canon-sd400-lcd-repair/#comment-9604 Dennis McDowell Sun, 20 Dec 2009 20:19:16 +0000 http://www.iq9.com/blog/?p=3#comment-9604 I am so glad your posted these instructions on how to install a new lcd screen. I have a sd400 and it help to have these tips. One thing I did that scared me at first was pull the connector to the back lite loose, but, it plugged in the same way the screen did and it was not a problem. It was a little trickey getting the screen disconnected from the back lite but, that was the only problem. Thanks again Dennis I am so glad your posted these instructions on how to install a new lcd screen. I have a sd400 and it help to have these tips. One thing I did that scared me at first was pull the connector to the back lite loose, but, it plugged in the same way the screen did and it was not a problem. It was a little trickey getting the screen disconnected from the back lite but, that was the only problem.

Thanks again
Dennis

]]> By: Mukesh http://www.iq9.com/blog/2006/09/08/canon-sd400-lcd-repair/#comment-9535 Mukesh Tue, 15 Dec 2009 02:57:46 +0000 http://www.iq9.com/blog/?p=3#comment-9535 Your pics were excellent. Did it myself as you described, ribbon technique simple and great. Camera works great, saved $50 and most of all feel better about my technical ability. Thanks so much. Your pics were excellent. Did it myself as you described, ribbon technique simple and great. Camera works great, saved $50 and most of all feel better about my technical ability. Thanks so much.

]]> By: Otra página interesante para bricolage fotografico... - Canonistas.com http://www.iq9.com/blog/2006/09/08/canon-sd400-lcd-repair/#comment-9526 Otra página interesante para bricolage fotografico... - Canonistas.com Sun, 13 Dec 2009 15:06:23 +0000 http://www.iq9.com/blog/?p=3#comment-9526 [...] [...] [...] [...]

]]> By: mani http://www.iq9.com/blog/2006/09/08/canon-sd400-lcd-repair/#comment-9462 mani Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:31:30 +0000 http://www.iq9.com/blog/?p=3#comment-9462 can we wireless the LCD from the camera by using RF signal. can we wireless the LCD from the camera by using RF signal.

]]> By: Daughtry Lover http://www.iq9.com/blog/2006/09/08/canon-sd400-lcd-repair/#comment-9423 Daughtry Lover Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:07:28 +0000 http://www.iq9.com/blog/?p=3#comment-9423 Thank you for posting this. You helped me get my camera back to working again. :oD Thank you for posting this. You helped me get my camera back to working again. :oD

]]> By: Beckett http://www.iq9.com/blog/2006/09/08/canon-sd400-lcd-repair/#comment-9354 Beckett Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:56:03 +0000 http://www.iq9.com/blog/?p=3#comment-9354 Thanks. Instructions worked perfectly! No need for an expensive Xmas replacement now. Thanks. Instructions worked perfectly! No need for an expensive Xmas replacement now.

]]> By: Carlos http://www.iq9.com/blog/2006/09/08/canon-sd400-lcd-repair/#comment-9051 Carlos Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:59:10 +0000 http://www.iq9.com/blog/?p=3#comment-9051 Hi all, I lost all afternoon to change the display of a ixus 75. And desist .... I already have the screen, but I have dismantled the backlight set..... Someone could help me? Location of the strip of LEDs, order of the sheets that compose the backlight set .... etc. Kind Regards, Carlos Hi all,

I lost all afternoon to change the display of a ixus 75.

And desist ….

I already have the screen, but I have dismantled the backlight set…..

Someone could help me?
Location of the strip of LEDs, order of the sheets that compose the backlight set …. etc.

Kind Regards,
Carlos

]]> By: Dave http://www.iq9.com/blog/2006/09/08/canon-sd400-lcd-repair/#comment-8945 Dave Sat, 12 Sep 2009 17:48:42 +0000 http://www.iq9.com/blog/?p=3#comment-8945 Thanks, I just changed the LCD screen on a SD450 I picked up on E bay for $34 shipped. The LCD screen cost me $25 shipped, for a grand total of $59 for this nice camera. I followed your directions for the SD400, and the only other thing I had to do was remove two screws holding the camera mount base on. That let me remove the cable without the need of paper and tape to thread the new cable in. Thanks, I just changed the LCD screen on a SD450 I picked up on E bay for $34 shipped. The LCD screen cost me $25 shipped, for a grand total of $59 for this nice camera. I followed your directions for the SD400, and the only other thing I had to do was remove two screws holding the camera mount base on. That let me remove the cable without the need of paper and tape to thread the new cable in.

]]> By: allison http://www.iq9.com/blog/2006/09/08/canon-sd400-lcd-repair/#comment-8667 allison Sat, 22 Aug 2009 02:54:36 +0000 http://www.iq9.com/blog/?p=3#comment-8667 Thanks so much. the instructions were perfect! the ribbon snapped on the pull through tho so I read the post and Chris B sugeested removing the backlight which i did and it went great! Screen was also white so i have to go back in and seat the cable. Lotsa fun Thanks so much! Saved a bunch Thanks so much. the instructions were perfect! the ribbon snapped on the pull through tho so I read the post and Chris B sugeested removing the backlight which i did and it went great! Screen was also white so i have to go back in and seat the cable. Lotsa fun
Thanks so much! Saved a bunch

]]> By: Rahz http://www.iq9.com/blog/2006/09/08/canon-sd400-lcd-repair/#comment-8629 Rahz Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:28:13 +0000 http://www.iq9.com/blog/?p=3#comment-8629 I Just fixed my SD400 with a broken screen (keys in my pocket broke it!) I bought a parts camera on Ebay for $29 with a bad motherboard but good screen. I replaced the whole backlight\screen assembly instead of separating the two. That involved one more tiny ribbon cable but was doable with patience. Really appreciate the help, thanks. I Just fixed my SD400 with a broken screen (keys in my pocket broke it!) I bought a parts camera on Ebay for $29 with a bad motherboard but good screen. I replaced the whole backlight\screen assembly instead of separating the two. That involved one more tiny ribbon cable but was doable with patience.

Really appreciate the help, thanks.

]]> By: Nicci http://www.iq9.com/blog/2006/09/08/canon-sd400-lcd-repair/#comment-8305 Nicci Sat, 25 Jul 2009 21:26:58 +0000 http://www.iq9.com/blog/?p=3#comment-8305 Thank you so much for posting this. I've just fixed my camera using your instructions! I'm over the moon. I paid £260 for my camera about 4 years ago. I was quoted £190 for equivalent replacement last week and "£170 could be more" to repair it from a camera shop that wasn't at all keen to do it. In contrast I bought the replacement screen from ebay for £28.99 and didn't pay for shipping took a couple of weeks to arrive from china though. So I think I've saved at least £140! thanks :) I've just fitted it and it works a treat. I used sellotape instead of post it note as suggested in comments above. Although now I look at it the dental floss method looks interesting. it was a bit fiddly at times but it is doable. Thank you so much for posting this. I’ve just fixed my camera using your instructions! I’m over the moon.

I paid £260 for my camera about 4 years ago. I was quoted £190 for equivalent replacement last week and “£170 could be more” to repair it from a camera shop that wasn’t at all keen to do it.

In contrast I bought the replacement screen from ebay for £28.99 and didn’t pay for shipping took a couple of weeks to arrive from china though.

So I think I’ve saved at least £140! thanks :)

I’ve just fitted it and it works a treat. I used sellotape instead of post it note as suggested in comments above. Although now I look at it the dental floss method looks interesting.

it was a bit fiddly at times but it is doable.

]]> By: ray leonard http://www.iq9.com/blog/2006/09/08/canon-sd400-lcd-repair/#comment-8219 ray leonard Sat, 27 Jun 2009 20:30:40 +0000 http://www.iq9.com/blog/?p=3#comment-8219 This is exactly what problem i have with my camera. I will look to see where i can get the new screen to start the process. If i decide to take it to a camera shop any idea what my cost would be? What a great site with pictures, this is a great solution and help for anyone. Thanks a bunch!!! This is exactly what problem i have with my camera. I will look to see where i can get the new screen to start the process. If i decide to take it to a camera shop any idea what my cost would be? What a great site with pictures, this is a great solution and help for anyone. Thanks a bunch!!!

]]> By: Maria http://www.iq9.com/blog/2006/09/08/canon-sd400-lcd-repair/#comment-8140 Maria Sun, 24 May 2009 04:04:10 +0000 http://www.iq9.com/blog/?p=3#comment-8140 First this was very helpful - I recommend a different route for the "threading" process see this website for another smart suggestion. http://digitalcamerarepair.googlepages.com/canonsd300 Thanks again!!! Awesome pictures and worth the money saver!!! First this was very helpful - I recommend a different route for the “threading” process see this website for another smart suggestion. http://digitalcamerarepair.googlepages.com/canonsd300

Thanks again!!! Awesome pictures and worth the money saver!!!

]]> By: Hantra http://www.iq9.com/blog/2006/09/08/canon-sd400-lcd-repair/#comment-8138 Hantra Sat, 23 May 2009 03:02:43 +0000 http://www.iq9.com/blog/?p=3#comment-8138 Thank you SO MUCH! You gave me the confidence to do my SD700IS! Thank you SO MUCH! You gave me the confidence to do my SD700IS!

]]> By: Carrie & Andrew B. http://www.iq9.com/blog/2006/09/08/canon-sd400-lcd-repair/#comment-7738 Carrie & Andrew B. Fri, 03 Apr 2009 18:12:46 +0000 http://www.iq9.com/blog/?p=3#comment-7738 It was very kind of you to post these tremendously helpful instructions. Worked like a charm, thanks for saving us $150. It was very kind of you to post these tremendously helpful instructions. Worked like a charm, thanks for saving us $150.

]]> By: Andrew http://www.iq9.com/blog/2006/09/08/canon-sd400-lcd-repair/#comment-7729 Andrew Fri, 03 Apr 2009 03:32:51 +0000 http://www.iq9.com/blog/?p=3#comment-7729 Wow, that rocked. My wife wanted to buy a new camera. For $65, we basically got a new life on this baby. There were two problems along the way. Getting those clamps off was a real pain. In the process, I pulled out the ribbon connecting the backlight to the camera. It was clear enough how to put it back in, but it was a tiny little bugger and not fun. Took a few tries, but I got it. Nice method with the post-it notes. You should really post something here that says "You can try it yourself, or send it to me and I'll do it for $50"! Thanks again! Wow, that rocked. My wife wanted to buy a new camera. For $65, we basically got a new life on this baby. There were two problems along the way. Getting those clamps off was a real pain. In the process, I pulled out the ribbon connecting the backlight to the camera. It was clear enough how to put it back in, but it was a tiny little bugger and not fun. Took a few tries, but I got it. Nice method with the post-it notes. You should really post something here that says “You can try it yourself, or send it to me and I’ll do it for $50″! Thanks again!

]]> By: Ann http://www.iq9.com/blog/2006/09/08/canon-sd400-lcd-repair/#comment-7601 Ann Tue, 17 Mar 2009 03:05:03 +0000 http://www.iq9.com/blog/?p=3#comment-7601 Thanks for the website! Fixed my camera! Thanks for the website! Fixed my camera!

]]> By: bogdan http://www.iq9.com/blog/2006/09/08/canon-sd400-lcd-repair/#comment-7562 bogdan Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:43:28 +0000 http://www.iq9.com/blog/?p=3#comment-7562 i followed the steps and it worked. thanks for the help. now i have a camera 4 sale with a new screen...lol i followed the steps and it worked.
thanks for the help.
now i have a camera 4 sale with a new screen…lol

]]> By: Simon http://www.iq9.com/blog/2006/09/08/canon-sd400-lcd-repair/#comment-7481 Simon Thu, 26 Feb 2009 01:32:30 +0000 http://www.iq9.com/blog/?p=3#comment-7481 Success :) despite 3 main tribulations: i) The backlight ribon came out of its socket. Resolved by plugging back in and clipping down its lid. ii) My LCD took a while to seperate. Kinda linked to i). iii) My bit of paper snapped!!! Resolved by curling the strip of paper with sciscors so it moves in the right direction when poked through from the back. I took my screen from my friend's broken camera. Many thanks - you saved me buying a new camera, as I like my IXUS 50. Success :) despite 3 main tribulations:

i) The backlight ribon came out of its socket. Resolved by plugging back in and clipping down its lid.

ii) My LCD took a while to seperate. Kinda linked to i).

iii) My bit of paper snapped!!! Resolved by curling the strip of paper with sciscors so it moves in the right direction when poked through from the back.

I took my screen from my friend’s broken camera. Many thanks - you saved me buying a new camera, as I like my IXUS 50.

]]> By: Robert F McNair http://www.iq9.com/blog/2006/09/08/canon-sd400-lcd-repair/#comment-7414 Robert F McNair Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:19:10 +0000 http://www.iq9.com/blog/?p=3#comment-7414 Ya, I gave it another shot. It was not in far enough. Thanks again. Peace. R. Ya, I gave it another shot.
It was not in far enough.
Thanks again.
Peace.
R.

]]> By: Steve http://www.iq9.com/blog/2006/09/08/canon-sd400-lcd-repair/#comment-7408 Steve Sun, 15 Feb 2009 22:46:28 +0000 http://www.iq9.com/blog/?p=3#comment-7408 Thanks for the instructions. My new screen was $39 on Ebay and they referred me to a YouTube video which was not half as good as your instructions! I used clear packing tape doubled up instead of the post it and it worked great. But the filters came off the backlight and I may have reversed them, the screen may be a little weird. However..it works great and now I don't need a new camera. YOU ROCK!! Thanks for the instructions. My new screen was $39 on Ebay and they referred me to a YouTube video which was not half as good as your instructions! I used clear packing tape doubled up instead of the post it and it worked great. But the filters came off the backlight and I may have reversed them, the screen may be a little weird. However..it works great and now I don’t need a new camera. YOU ROCK!!

]]> By: Mark http://www.iq9.com/blog/2006/09/08/canon-sd400-lcd-repair/#comment-7288 Mark Sat, 31 Jan 2009 19:48:16 +0000 http://www.iq9.com/blog/?p=3#comment-7288 Thank you very much for these instructions! I too had a little problem getting the cable all the way in (and thus having a white screen) but I eventually got it. $44.80 for the LCD by getting a damaged camera off of Ebay and my camera is back! Thank you very much for these instructions! I too had a little problem getting the cable all the way in (and thus having a white screen) but I eventually got it. $44.80 for the LCD by getting a damaged camera off of Ebay and my camera is back!

]]> By: Robert Mc Nair http://www.iq9.com/blog/2006/09/08/canon-sd400-lcd-repair/#comment-7268 Robert Mc Nair Mon, 26 Jan 2009 19:26:30 +0000 http://www.iq9.com/blog/?p=3#comment-7268 Thanks very much. Great "do it yourself" project. The only thing is when I turn the camera on, all I get is a blank white screen. Anyone have any ideas as to why? Thanks in advance. R. Thanks very much.
Great “do it yourself” project.
The only thing is when I turn the camera on, all I get is a blank white screen.
Anyone have any ideas as to why?
Thanks in advance.
R.

]]> By: Juliayn http://www.iq9.com/blog/2006/09/08/canon-sd400-lcd-repair/#comment-7265 Juliayn Sat, 24 Jan 2009 19:38:35 +0000 http://www.iq9.com/blog/?p=3#comment-7265 Also, for anyone looking for repair tutorials on different models, try this: http://camerarepair.blogspot.com/2007/11/fixing-or-replacing-broken-lcd-screen.html It is how I found the page we're on right now, but just in case anyone missed it, it has youtube videos and more. Thank goodness for the Glorious Interweb! These sites saved me hundreds of dollars in repair costs. Also, for anyone looking for repair tutorials on different models, try this:

http://camerarepair.blogspot.com/2007/11/fixing-or-replacing-broken-lcd-screen.html

It is how I found the page we’re on right now, but just in case anyone missed it, it has youtube videos and more. Thank goodness for the Glorious Interweb! These sites saved me hundreds of dollars in repair costs.

]]> By: Juliayn http://www.iq9.com/blog/2006/09/08/canon-sd400-lcd-repair/#comment-7264 Juliayn Sat, 24 Jan 2009 19:34:37 +0000 http://www.iq9.com/blog/?p=3#comment-7264 Oh my god, I fixed it, I fixed it!!! I got my part from Canon parts & service. It was $65 or so with ground shipping: 732-521-7230. *I would recommend using a piece of mylar for the lead instead of paper. The paper I used tore initially. Also... after I first installed the new screen, the camera did not power up. I recharged the battery, although the camera was powering up fine before replacement of the screen, and after recharging, the camera works! Electronics are so weird. I guess the lesson is just to keep trying different things if you don't get the right result at first. Oh my god, I fixed it, I fixed it!!!

I got my part from Canon parts & service. It was $65 or so with ground shipping: 732-521-7230.

*I would recommend using a piece of mylar for the lead instead of paper. The paper I used tore initially.

Also… after I first installed the new screen, the camera did not power up. I recharged the battery, although the camera was powering up fine before replacement of the screen, and after recharging, the camera works! Electronics are so weird. I guess the lesson is just to keep trying different things if you don’t get the right result at first.

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