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Re: [OM] OM2n mirror lockup

Subject: Re: [OM] OM2n mirror lockup
From: Paul Haigney <qpw5709@xxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 02 Feb 1998 20:43:01 +0000
Thanks John

I am a tech .....computers that is.. not cameras ,I wont go to deep

Rgds Paul Haigney








John Hermanson wrote:

> I never recommend home fixes cus then it might cost you 80 pounds to get it
> fixed.  If you are a tech, then you may be okay.
> You'll have to remove the floor of the mirror bix.  The front peice is held
> in with a 1.4mm screw.  Youll need an offset screwdrive to get the screw
> out.  The main part of the floor is glued in and has one wire soldered to a
> tab near the front.  This is the part where some people use a screwdriver to
> pop the floor up and end up cracking the circuit, tearing the magnet winding
> etc.
> You'll have to clean the magnet and gold plated trigger switch (left,
> front)  with a good
> degreaser.  There could be about 10 things causing lockup.  Check your
> batteries first.  Using alkaline or lithium cells in cold waether can be the
> start of your problems.
>
> John
> Camtech
>




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