G2 Disassemby Instructions Please

[dawsonasincreek]

I have a G2 whose lens will not extend completely reslting the camera shutting down.

I have experience repairing mechanical cameras and electronic items so working on the camera is not an issue for me.

The monetary value of the camera is low compared with "professional" repair but the camera remains useful.

My goal is to disassemble the camera to the point where I can inspect the lens module. Looking carefully at the exploded camera diagram I thought it would be easy.

My problem is that I'm lacking the exact disassembly sequence and have not been able to remove the front cover plate even with all obvious fasteners removed, my guess that a more complete disassembly is needed.

Does anyone have the disassembly instructions for this camera ... warranty is obviously not an issue. It may end up as parts, but I would like to make one attempt at repair.

Thanks in advance

[dtrayers]

Try this: http://www.f20c.com/stuff/canon/partslist/POWER%20SHOT%20G2%20(BLK).pdf

and this: http://www.f20c.com/stuff/canon/partslist/POWER%20SHOT%20G2.PDF

(I'm amazed these links are still alive...)

[Wilt]

Try this: http://www.f20c.com/stuff/canon/partslist/POWER%20SHOT%20G2%20(BLK).pdf

and this: http://www.f20c.com/stuff/canon/partslist/POWER%20SHOT%20G2.PDF

(I'm amazed these links are still alive...)

In this throwaway society, people have forgotten that manufacturers have an obligation to provide service and parts for a certain period of time following the last retail sales of a product!

[dawsonasincreek]

Thanks Dave for the information links. The exploded view is fine in one of these, however the pages detailing the disassembly order are missing from the pdf.

Even I will only spend so much time on an item, I appreciate your comment Wilt at some point the corporate economic structure for such things ends up dictating the out come. Even if we disregard the value of labor the cost of the parts if needed exceed buying a used item as a replacement ( even for parts ) ... this camera had several features ( flash sync for one )that made it of value. The question becomes is there something else out there that can provide the same function at a reasonable cost. As long as we are willing to discard the reasonably new, they have us. Quality is a whole other matter ...