Can the torn rubber grip on my Canon Rebel T2i be repaired or replaced?
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I noticed the rubber grip on my Canon Rebel T2i has started to tear/lift near the handgrip area. The camera is only a few months old. Can this part be repaired at home, or does it need to be replaced? Is this piece typically called the rubber grip, and can Canon or third-party parts suppliers provide a replacement?
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You can get replacement grips from parts suppliers for $20-$30 or so, or you can get it fixed (mostly that will mean replaced) by a repair center. If the camera is as new as yours, that would likely fall under warranty, your dealer should be able to confirm that. If not, when done in combination with regular servicing/cleaning (which you don't need yet, given the age of the camera) they'll usually do it for the cost of the parts alone (which won't cost much more than getting them from a 3rd party), else it'll cost total maybe $50 (and you'll be without the camera for up to a week or so when fixing it yourself takes all of 5 minutes).
Don't try to fix it with glue, the rubber grip needs to be able to come off to get at the screws underneath for repairs (the rubber is attached to the body using strong doublesided adhesive tape) :)
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Yes — that part is generally called the rubber grip or grip rubber. If it is torn or lifting, the usual fix is replacement rather than trying to glue it back permanently.
Because your camera is still quite new, check with your dealer or Canon first: if it appears to be a manufacturing issue, it may be covered under warranty. Otherwise, a repair center can replace it, and replacement grip parts are also sometimes available from parts suppliers.
Avoid using glue as a permanent DIY fix. On many cameras the grip needs to be removable because screws are hidden underneath for future servicing. If the grip is only coming loose, replacement is usually straightforward; if a piece is actually torn off, replacement is the better option.
Also, carrying the camera loose in a backpack with other items can contribute to wear, so a padded camera bag or protective insert would help prevent further damage.
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