Introduction
The control dial on the canon EOS A2 lies underneath the top cover of the device. The front cover must also be removed in order to access this.
Tools
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Locate the battery door/camera grip on the left side of the camera and lift the rotating removal tab.
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Flip the camera upside down and remove the 5.4mm screw below the lens bezel on the front of the camera.
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Once you have revealed the ribbon cable, gently let the top cover hang off the front of the camera. Use the plastic opening tool to gently pull the white tabs on the ribbon cable, releasing the ribbon cable.
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Remove the 3mm screw from the back of the control dial while holding the front of the control dial.
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On the bottom side of the top bezel, remove the ring, detent ball and spring. Your control dial is now ready to be replaced with a working unit.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
8 comments
Is it safe to do this procedure while a film is inside the camera?
I was wondering if anyone could help me were I could possibly get the new parts?
I've looked around but found nothing relevant so far.
Thanks in advance,
Agoston Horanyi
Did you find the parts ? If no go to eBay.
as exemple : https://www.ebay.com/itm/Canon-EOS-A2E-R...
gilberto -
I'm wondering if there is someone who can fix the mode selector for a reasonable price