The bottom plate of the Z-1/Z-1p can be easily removed. Just remove "all" the screws on the bottom of the camera 1st, open the battery compartment cover, then pull the bottom plate out (but don't pull the battery cover). There will be some resistance due to the strong double-side tape used inside.
However, do use the correct size screwdriver, and "remember" the positions of the screws which aren't identical. After that, you can try to do whatever you want with the bottom plate. If you screwed up, just ordered one from Pentax and replaced it yourself (mind you they might not have stock and might need to order from Japan). If the plastic was bented, I doubt you would be able to glue it back. If you could, use epoxy glue which is much stronger and long lasting. regards, Alan Chan ----- Original Message ----- From: "Frits J. W�thrich" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, September 29, 2002 1:02 PM Subject: crack in bottom plate PZ-1 > When I took my PZ-1 out of the bag this afternoon, I noticed the > bottomplate, next to the battery door, where it is only 2 mm wide, was > cracked, and one piece was bend outwards. > Now what can I do? > - Ignore the problem, or perhaps even remove the bended part. > - Glue with super glue the piece back? This bottom plate might not be > easy removed anymore after this, in case that would be needed for a > repair. > - Replace the bottom plate with a new one. Is that do-able for a person > like me? I am not into camera repairs, although I might do this if it > is really easy. Or should I get this job done for me? How much would it > cost here in the UK? > > BTW: While trying to bend it back, I notice how strong this stuff is. It > is certainly not cheap plastic. > -- > Frits J. W�thrich > (Sent with Kmail) >
