One thing I learned is that you do not want to turn the screws to heavy.
This resulted into a crack at my body
Drikus
> At 04:14 PM 2001.07.06 +0200, you wrote:
> >
> >
> >Hi all,
> >
> >I have a used EOS 5 (A2) and the command dial turns rather heavy,
> especially in
> >the counter-clockwise direction. Since I have no idea how wel the former
owner
> >has treated his or her dial and since the camera is no longer under
warranty
> >and
> >since I have read a lot of horror-stories about braking dials I would
like to
> >dismantle the body to see if I can either remove the click-mechanisme or
> soften
> >it so that the dial can be turned more easily.
> >
> >So my question is this: does anybody have any experience with
dismanteling an
> >EOS 5? Is it possible to only remove the top cover by loosening some
> screws, or
> >does everything have to come apart? Things I have to be especially
careful
> >with?
> >Any advice is appreciated!
> >
> >Thanks,
> >
>
> Yes you can remove the top with just a screw driver, there are a lot of
> screws to remove, and you have to remove some of the front panels, side
> lock for rear door, etc. this will let you lift the top, but the flash
> assembly will still be attached by wires, so just leave the wires alone,
> they are long enough to allow you to lift the top away and get to the
knob.
>
> You can apply some high quality lubricant to the inside of the knob (I
did
> this, and it helped a NEWLY INSTALLED by Canon knob). note that the knob
> is part of the top and will not come off. you must return the knob to the
> same position it was in when you removed the top to permit it to engage
> with the circuit board mounted switch parts still on the body. (suggest
you
> start with body in OFF position) And remove the battery. You CANNOT get
> to the detent ball, as it is part of the knob unit and not accessible
> without breaking the knob assembly.
>
> An ice cube tray is good for putting the screws into, keep track of where
> each type is removed from, and keep them in sets relating to the cover or
> component you removed them from. Some covers have long and short screws,
> so note where they go.
>
> good luck
>
>
> Edward Agnew, P.Eng., VA3 EGA
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