On 30 Jun 2002 at 16:02, Frantisek Vlcek wrote: > Hi, > I wanted to check the expertise pool :) before I remove the top of > my SP1000 (for checking nonfunctioning meter -hopefully just bad > connection or cold solder joint or similar, in worst case burned > coil). I have been inside it in other places to CLA, but I am > somewhat unsure about the top removal procedure - especially around > the film counter. I heard underneath it is a counter screw which is > really easy to break off (very thin but very large head). > > Please, any tips? It's just I don't know of possible pitfalls, so I > wanted to check first. The rewind crank is standard procedure, and > I assume the shutter speed dial is removed with the two (3?) small > screws on its sides.
Hi Frantisek, I haven't pulled to top of an SP however I do have a detailed exploded diagram (233kB) and I have dis-assembled an MX. The rewind crank is easy, just hold the tangs with a screw-driver and twist the crank in the opposite direction. The shutter speed dial on the MX is removed via the top screw with the two poles in the top, the screw is delicate and it's very difficult to undo without the right tool. I used two 0.7mm drills shank end down held tight in vice grips. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
