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Subject: [OM] Re: T45 is a servicemans nightmare.
From: Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 16 May 2007 20:57:33 -0400
Yeah, why do you do that?  You can use a T-45 or you can use a T-32 and 
open up one stop or, if digital, add a stop on the ISO dial.  Lots mo' 
easier 'n cheaper.

Dr. Flash


Ian Manners wrote:
> Just finished the worst bit of gear I've ever come across to fix
> in years, a T45, to be specific, a T45 I bought a few years
> ago and put in the to hard basket until now.
> 
> The main pivot had to be bend back in so that the head
> stopped a floppin and the stopper would engage the head
> to stopp it a turnin and find out why nothing happens.
> 
> To do that... ;and ....  then ..... those screws..... unsolder the leads
> from the head to the base .....  then ..... 3 hours later finally got 
> the pivot section showing and ready to bend back flat.
> 
> Got to write to book to cover it all !
> 
> Also had to replace 2 of the DC-AC inverter transisters in
> the base, glue the two neons to the plastic indicator windows
> in the head which I noticed had dropped down, repair the PCB
> with the slider switch on it. Heat weld the broken plastic at the
> back to keep the head top to the bottom and ensure the calc
> panel doesnt go a missin.
> 
> Now for the batterys..... (I used jumper leads to test it)
> 
> Give me a T32 any day to fix, love em now, come to think of it,
> why am I doing this ? I dont take that many person photos
> anymore, and I'm more than happy with the grip2 and T32.
> 
> Yep, Zuikoholism, just so it looks good and can site in the display
> cabinet, because I always wanted one (that works), doesnt mean
> I actually have to use it does it :-)
> 
> Well, thats another fine job thats only taken me 4-5 years to do !
> 
> Cheers
> Ian Manners
> http://www.comkal.net/
> 
> 
> Drop your carrier ... we have you surrounded!
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