Canon G11 Lens Error Teardown

This Canon G11 camera has an all too familiar problem that the lens will not retract.I take it apart to discover why. During the teardown I show how to disassemble the camera. The fault turns out to be a broken flex cable within the lens assembly. It was decided that the camera was beyond economic repair.

🎥 Lens Error Issue and Diagnosis: The video focuses on diagnosing and attempting to repair the Canon G11 camera's lens, which fails to retract, producing an error message. The host explores common troubleshooting techniques, including battery and SD card adjustments.
🔧 Step-by-Step Disassembly: The teardown involves removing screws, panels, and delicate cables to access the lens assembly and associated mechanisms.
🛠️ Identifying Problems: The inspection reveals potential issues like debris in the lens gears and a broken ribbon cable, which impede lens functionality.
💡 Repair Challenges and Outcomes: Despite cleaning and analyzing components, the discovery of a snapped ribbon cable marks the repair attempt as ultimately unsuccessful.
💲 Economic Considerations: The video highlights the cost-benefit analysis of repairing versus replacing the lens or camera, taking into account the second-hand value of the Canon G11.
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Introduction 0:28
Rear Cover removed 1:58
Front Cover removed 3:19
LCD mounting plate 5:02
Top Cover / Main Circuit Board 6:12
Front Frame 8:49
CCD / Lens rear 10:28
Lens gearing 11:49
Lens Mechanism 13:06
Conclusion 14:16


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