Canon Eos 5D Mark Ii Top Panel Replacement Repair Guide

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Moderate

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Time Required

                          25 - 35 minutes

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Clock Battery
3 steps
Back Panel
8 steps
Front Panel
7 steps
Top Panel
4 steps

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Introduction

What you need

Step 1

              Clock Battery

Lift the rubber flap covering the input/output jacks.

Lift the rubber flap covering the input/output jacks.

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Step 2

Using a Phillips #000, remove the single 3.4 mm screw.

Using a Phillips #000, remove the single 3.4 mm screw.

Step 3

This step will permanently erase all user settings.
The memory battery can now be easily slid out of place.
If you are following this guide in an effort to perform a hard reset, you should now press the shutter button multiple times in order to drain any left over power, then replace the batteries and power the device back on. You have just performed a hard reset!

This step will permanently erase all user settings.

The memory battery can now be easily slid out of place.

If you are following this guide in an effort to perform a hard reset, you should now press the shutter button multiple times in order to drain any left over power, then replace the batteries and power the device back on. You have just performed a hard reset!

Step 4

              Back Panel

Peel back the rubber cover above the in/out ports to reveal two screw heads.

Peel back the rubber cover above the in/out ports to reveal two screw heads.

Step 5

Remove both 5.4 mm screws using a Phillips #0.

Remove both 5.4 mm screws using a Phillips #0.

Step 6

Lift the in/out port plastic covering from the bottom where the backup battery used to be.

Lift the in/out port plastic covering from the bottom where the backup battery used to be.

Step 7

Remove each 6.3 mm screw on either side of the viewfinder using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

Remove each 6.3 mm screw on either side of the viewfinder using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

Step 8

Remove the three 4.8 mm screws on the bottom of the back plate using a Phillips #0.

Remove the three 4.8 mm screws on the bottom of the back plate using a Phillips #0.

Step 9

Peel back the rubber covering next to the menu dial to access the screw.
Remove the single 3.4 mm screw using a Phillips #0.

Peel back the rubber covering next to the menu dial to access the screw.

Remove the single 3.4 mm screw using a Phillips #0.

Step 10

The back panel can now fall off easily by turning the device upside down. Be sure to catch it so the data ribbons do not tear or tug.

The back panel can now fall off easily by turning the device upside down. Be sure to catch it so the data ribbons do not tear or tug.

Step 11

Remove each data ribbon cable from the motherboard by applying pressure down towards the motherboard and gently sliding your thumb upwards on the slot where the cable meets the motherboard. This will raise a very small clip that locks the cable in place.
The back panel is now free from the rest of the device.

Remove each data ribbon cable from the motherboard by applying pressure down towards the motherboard and gently sliding your thumb upwards on the slot where the cable meets the motherboard. This will raise a very small clip that locks the cable in place.

The back panel is now free from the rest of the device.

Step 12

              Front Panel

Using tweezers, pull out the wire attaching the front panel to the motherboard.

Using tweezers, pull out the wire attaching the front panel to the motherboard.

Step 13

Peel off the rubber cover on the front panel in order to access the screws underneath.

Peel off the rubber cover on the front panel in order to access the screws underneath.

Step 14

Remove each of the 4.9 mm three screws using a Phillips #0.

Remove each of the 4.9 mm three screws using a Phillips #0.

Step 15

Remove the two 4.8 mm screws above where the lens would be using a Phillips #0.

Remove the two 4.8 mm screws above where the lens would be using a Phillips #0.

Step 16

Remove the single screw underneath where the lens would be using a Phillips #0.

Remove the single screw underneath where the lens would be using a Phillips #0.

Step 17

Remove the four 3.0 mm screws next to the memory card reader using a Phillips #0.

Remove the four 3.0 mm screws next to the memory card reader using a Phillips #0.

Step 18

Remove the front panel by lifting upwards from the right side where the in/out ports used to be.

Remove the front panel by lifting upwards from the right side where the in/out ports used to be.

Step 19

              Top Panel

Remove the single 5.9 mm screw next to the the strap loop on the same side as the shutter button.

Remove the single 5.9 mm screw next to the the strap loop on the same side as the shutter button.

Step 20

Remove the single 3.8 mm screw underneath the camera strap on the same side as the in/out ports.
If you are having problems finding this screw, note the orientation of the viewfinder in the bottom center of the photo.

Remove the single 3.8 mm screw underneath the camera strap on the same side as the in/out ports.

If you are having problems finding this screw, note the orientation of the viewfinder in the bottom center of the photo.

Step 21

Using tweezers or your thumb, raise the clasp holding the topmost data ribbon cable in order to release it.

Using tweezers or your thumb, raise the clasp holding the topmost data ribbon cable in order to release it.

Step 22

The top panel is now free from the rest of the device. Lift to remove.

The top panel is now free from the rest of the device. Lift to remove.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Tim - Jan 31, 2015

The strap hook on the left side of my 5d2 body got bent in a fall and I want to replace it. Do I have to go through all these steps or is there an easier way to get to it ? Thanks

stefano masetti - Dec 29, 2015

Everything it’s very nice in this guide.

I just have a question?

Where do I can find the top panel to buy it?

It’s seem almost impossible…

t1000email - Jan 7, 2016

I would also like to know where a replacement top panel can be purchased from.

yanhao996 - Feb 11, 2017

I purchased one on Ebay , (US) $100 USD

Janes - Mar 9, 2017

The guide is useful and quite easy to follow. Thanks

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