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Need advice DIY digital camera repair
I'd like some help/advice on opening the case of a FujiFilm FinePix 3800. Online research reveals a characteristic problem with this camera -- loose screws rattling around inside short it out. On my camera, the screws holding on the front bezel came loose. I didn't recognize this problem until the bezel nearly fell off ! The camera *still works* but 1) I need to put 'em back! and 2) the gap allowed dust inside which I'd like to remove These bezel screws attach from the inside. The case screws come off okay, but I also need to remove the Mode thumbwheel. Anybody know the correct way to do that? I guess I could have it repaired by Ritz Camera, but would likely cost the present value of the camera, and might be something I could do better myself. So, *would* you attempt this, and *how* do you do it? Love to hear your ideas, folks. And happy 2007! JPM |
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"DemoDisk" wrote in news:12phie5flnepr69
@corp.supernews.com: I'd like some help/advice on opening the case of a FujiFilm FinePix 3800. Online research reveals a characteristic problem with this camera -- loose screws rattling around inside short it out. On my camera, the screws holding on the front bezel came loose. I didn't recognize this problem until the bezel nearly fell off ! The camera *still works* but 1) I need to put 'em back! and 2) the gap allowed dust inside which I'd like to remove These bezel screws attach from the inside. The case screws come off okay, but I also need to remove the Mode thumbwheel. Anybody know the correct way to do that? Oh, this is your lucky day! Here's a great web page with instructions and pictures: http://www.digsys.com.au/s3800/s3800.html |
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Can you post pictures of the bezel you're talking about? Have you
already been able to split the case? I've taken a lot of Fujis apart and never had to remove the mode dial. Looking he http://www.steves-digicams.com/2002_...fuji_3800.html It looks like the power dial stays with the foreward section and the mode selector switch comes off with the rear section. In the Fujis I've opened up (2600, 2650, F700, F10) the mode dial is a seperate subassembly that is attached to the case and connects to the motherboard via flex and clamping connectors. Richard DemoDisk wrote: I'd like some help/advice on opening the case of a FujiFilm FinePix 3800. Online research reveals a characteristic problem with this camera -- loose screws rattling around inside short it out. On my camera, the screws holding on the front bezel came loose. I didn't recognize this problem until the bezel nearly fell off ! The camera *still works* but 1) I need to put 'em back! and 2) the gap allowed dust inside which I'd like to remove These bezel screws attach from the inside. The case screws come off okay, but I also need to remove the Mode thumbwheel. Anybody know the correct way to do that? I guess I could have it repaired by Ritz Camera, but would likely cost the present value of the camera, and might be something I could do better myself. So, *would* you attempt this, and *how* do you do it? Love to hear your ideas, folks. And happy 2007! JPM |
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"Jim Land" wrote ... Oh, this is your lucky day! Here's a great web page with instructions and pictures: http://www.digsys.com.au/s3800/s3800.html That's it, Jim! Ouch. He doesn't like those Fuji's, does he? ;D I'm going to read the page more carefully in a while, but judging by what's there I'm pretty sure the repair w/b expensive. 'less I do it myself. Many thanks! JPM |
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"DemoDisk" wrote in news:12pivvrr2nerka8
@corp.supernews.com: "Jim Land" wrote ... Here's a great web page with instructions and pictures: http://www.digsys.com.au/s3800/s3800.html That's it, Jim! Ouch. He doesn't like those Fuji's, does he? ;D I'm going to read the page more carefully in a while, but judging by what's there I'm pretty sure the repair w/b expensive. 'less I do it myself. Looks like removing the back of camera is pretty easy... once you realize that you have to unlock tabs on the back that snap into fingers on the front (view 1 and 2). OTOH, there's a lot more to remove before you can even get to those loose screws... I bet you can do the repair yourself... if you take it step by step, with care not to break or lose anything. Good luck! |
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That's a good webpage Jim, I'll bookmark it.
Where he says to use your fingernail to crack the case I use a nylon prop from the hobby shop. Like a #3 Master Airscrew. I slide the trailing edge along the seam with down pressure. The big help is the pic so you can see which side to push down to release the lock tabs. The prop works as good as the case crackers I used as a pro. I'd also suggest organizing all the screws as you take them out. I use white ice cube trays and make notes as to exactly where the screws came from. Magnetized screwdrivers and thread lock are also good. Richard DemoDisk wrote: "Jim Land" wrote ... Oh, this is your lucky day! Here's a great web page with instructions and pictures: http://www.digsys.com.au/s3800/s3800.html That's it, Jim! Ouch. He doesn't like those Fuji's, does he? ;D I'm going to read the page more carefully in a while, but judging by what's there I'm pretty sure the repair w/b expensive. 'less I do it myself. Many thanks! JPM |
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An additional note. He does gripe about a few problems with the camera
but he does say it's"VERY PLEASANT " to work on. While I haven't worked on this particular camera, I find Fujis in general are very nice to work on. The other gripe I would have is the delicate nature of the followers on the retrofocus converters in the point and shoot lenses. So Fujis are nice to work on as are Nikons and Sonys. Not so nice are Canons (tho' they make excellent cameras) and especially bad are Kodaks. You'd wind up having to desolder some connections to get into many of their models. Richard |
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you might try http://www.sanfordcamerarepair.com/index.html if you don't want to do it your self. I learned through them there is a factory program to replace the CCD imager in a Canon I had. No charge! If this is a common problem with the Fuji perhaps the factory is offering something of the same. Good luck |
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wrote in message oups.com... An additional note. He does gripe about a few problems with the camera but he does say it's"VERY PLEASANT " to work on. While I haven't worked on this particular camera, I find Fujis in general are very nice to work on. The other gripe I would have is the delicate nature of the followers on the retrofocus converters in the point and shoot lenses. So Fujis are nice to work on as are Nikons and Sonys. Not so nice are Canons (tho' they make excellent cameras) and especially bad are Kodaks. You'd wind up having to desolder some connections to get into many of their models. Richard Thanks for answering, Richard (and I'm glad I didn't have to call you "kv888831393ster"). Glancing at the page quickly, I got the mistaken idea he was being hugely sarcastic with "VERY PLEASANT." I'm glad my Fuji is one of the good ones. Now what is it with the Kodak's, like the EasyShare? My neighbor has a Z650, and its features make mine look puny. Early on, I dismissed the Kodak's, figuring they'd be loaded with proprietary features. Now I'm not so sure. JPM |
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