"David Farber" wrote in message
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Hi Chuck,

I removed the bottom cover today. There are no visible electronics
there. Just the plastic transport gears there that probably advance
the film. There is a small pc board off to the right side but it's
buried in the chassis. There appears to be a rather large capacitor
on that board, perhaps for the flash. When I turned the camera
right-side-up with the bottom removed, some gears fell out. You'd
think they be fastened in there with a clip or something. Anyway, I
did notice that the hinged battery cover contains the contact plate
for the positive battery terminal. This terminal however is not hard
wired to the inside of the camera. There is a small copper wiper
which looks like what you'd find in an old vcr mode switch (the
movable part) that transfers the current from the battery plate to
another part of the camera and then there is yet another one of
these copper wipers pushing against the next conductive track. I
used some alcohol to clean up the contacts and then used a
burnishing tool to hopefully improve the connection. I'll load up a
roll of film and see if that helped at all. I don't look forward to
taking the top part of the camera apart looking for more failed
electronics while springs, gears, and whatever else pops out. Thanks for
your reply.
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David Farber
Los Osos, CA

Wild_Bill wrote:
When I turned the camera right-side-up with the bottom removed, some
gears fell out.

BAZINGA! David.. not as easy to remember as cuss words (if you've
practiced) , but like getting an unexpected tickle/zap, it tends to
focus ones' attention on what they're doing.

Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy, as they say. Good luck with the
camera repair.

Life Of Brian.. Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life.


Thanks WB. I'll use it until I've used up the rest of my slide film mailers
which have expiration dates. Then, there's no rush and I can take my time to
dismantle it if need be.
--
David Farber
Los Osos, CA