40D top wheel not clicking/working correctly.

[Orange Peel]

My trusty 40D has thrown up a issue. The top wheel near the shutter release button has stated playing up. It's turns freely but only 'clicks' sometimes. Most of the time it turns smoothly, and when this happens the camera settings don't change. I've tried turning it slowly or quickly but the problem won't go away.

Anyone else had issues with a Canon (40D) wheel? If so can I fix it or is it a return to the manufacturer job?

It's around 3 years old so well out of warranty.

Thanks for any help

 

[andyred]

Hi Neil

A quick google and this is a possible "fix"

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1127771


See post #7 - offers a "fix" - let us know if you decide to try it and how it goes on

Hope it's of help...

 

[Orange Peel]

Hi Andy,

Thanks for the link. I'll see how tricky it looks and report back.

 

[andyred]

Hi Andy,

Thanks for the link. I'll see how tricky it looks and report back.

Good luck, hope it works out

 

[Orange Peel]

Fixed!

I used some pointed tweezers to lift the rubber wheel then a hair clip to apply some super glue. I span the wheel a few times to spread the glue evenly and 10 minutes later it's working.

Thanks again for the link Andy

 

[whom]

Yay for superglue!

 

[andyred]

Fixed!

I used some pointed tweezers to lift the rubber wheel then a hair clip to apply some super glue. I span the wheel a few times to spread the glue evenly and 10 minutes later it's working.

Thanks again for the link Andy

Excellent news.