Here’s a step by step guide on replacing the LCD screen on a Canon IXUS camera. Whilst, the model shown here the IXUS 55, it is fairly similar for other IXUS models.
The cheapest LCD I have found online is through The Foto Geeks for $55, however you can actually buy a cheaper whole (working) camera from eBay, and usually accessories are included with it. Note to make sure it is only the LCD which is cracked and not the backlight, in order to get the correct replacement parts.
My poor camera with cracked LCD screen:
Tools required:
- small Philips head screwdriver
- small flat head screwdriver
First remove the 6 Philips screws on the edges of the metal case, location defined by the arrows in the photo below:
Remove the front half of the metal case by starting at the camera’s base, at the top there is a metal clip which connects the front and back halves. Removing the front half free form this clip requires a bit of manipulating . The clip is circled in the photo below:
Once the front half of the metal housing is removed, the back half can be removed extremely easily. You will be presented with the LCD screen, remove the single Philips screw which holds the LCD in place as per the photo below:
Slide the LCD screen to the left, and this will release the screen from a little clip. Once the screen is free, remove a Philips screen holding the tripod mount is place:
Turn the camera over, and remove the front screw which holds the tripod mount. You can then remove the tripod mount which will allow the removal of the main LCD ribbon cable. The ribbon cable is disconnected by lifting up the brown tab on the connector:
Once the main ribbon cable is removed, the backlight’s ribbon cable can then be accessed easier. It is removed by simply pulling the cable away from the socket perpendicular to the PCB:
The LCD can now be removed from the camera. The below photo is the replacement LCD screen:
To connect the replacement LCD and reassemble the camera, perform the above instructions in reverse. It is a good idea to test the replacement LCD before assembling, to make sure everything works fine.
Tags: Canon, cracked, IXUS 55, IXY 60, LCD, replacement, SD450
Nice tutorial, thanks for your pacience, engage and interest in sharing their work with us.
Yes, thanks for that. I’m going to give it a go-really upset when i saw the screen on my canon
Thank you for the tutorial. I succesfully replaced the LCD without any pain. It’s been easy. Cheers!
Great, well it worked, the screen is replaced,
but NOW the camera fails to do Anything, does not turn on anymore ?
is there a way to hardreset it in anyway ?
all the cables are connected but its DEAD..
it still made pictures with the broken screen, but with the new screen it just looks good but does nothing… please help
Marco,
I have replaced my screen twice and not had this problem. All I can suggest is make sure everything is connected and maybe try the camera with the case opened.
Same problem – dead camera. I replaced the screen, then tested it while the camera was torn apart. The camera came to life and the screen looked perfect. I reassembled the camera, and then the camera was dead. My efforts to locate a loose cable, etc… have been in vain. I can’t find anything wrong. One second it was working, the next second – nothing. Any ideas?
Steve,
I am really not too sure. Take apart the camera and confirm everything is working. Perhaps then try to leave the camera on while reassembling. Or confirm everything is working after small changes to fault find the problem.
Thx! Super tutorial, even though I received only the lcd without the backlight , I managed to replace it using only this tutorial.
To replace the LCD only, you do not need to detach the flat cable for the backlight. Just ‘unclip’ the LCD from it’s housing and replace it carefully.
Worked like a charm!
Thanks for the disassembly/fix tutorial, it’s appreciated!
While my camera’s LCD has (somehow) survived all these years, the ‘metal clip’ that holds the front and back together at the top has always been loose. I took the camera apart to see if it was bent and it didn’t seem to be out of place at all – Have you seen any problems with the top bezel (starting where the AIAF logo is) being loose or noticed a good fix for it?
The cheapest LCD I have found on eBay.com for $28+5 for shipping to Lithuania and following Your instructions already can enjoy my ixus:))) Many tanks!
Hey I just fixed it! your instructions are awesome ;]
Any suggestion how to help release the upped top clip when removing the case?… I’m too afraid of breaking the clip. Done that before on other failure camera repairs :). Does the clip CATCH from underside or top side?… thanks again!
It is been awhile, but from what I remember, you should try to hinge the case where the clip is, i.e. spread it at the bottom. This should release the clip.
Also, the clip is metal, so there shouldn’t be any problem breaking it.
I have the same details as your blog.
Excellent guide! Finished successfully in about 15 minutes.
only thing missing was to lift the black lock when removing ribbon cable, and then closin git again upon reinstall.
Other than that, these were perfect !!! thanks
Awesome guide! Compleated my LCD replacement in about 15 minutes (with the help of my daughter Nicole). I was able to pickup a non-working sd450 (came with a battery and charger) for $20 off ebay.
Thank you!
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Replaced LCD successfully today. One thing to note: when replacing the rear cover, be sure to have the “camera, video, playback” selector switch (located on the back cover) positioned in playback mode and the actual switch (located on the back internal circuit board) in the same position (all the way down). Hold the camera with the top facing up when replacing the back cover. This will help to keep the selector switch in the down, playback mode position.