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Pentax LX Mirror Box Removal

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  1. Pentax LX Mirror Box Removal, Remove viewfinder prism: stap 1, afbeelding 1 van 1
    • Push button and turn the prism release lever towards the prism.

    • Slide the prism off the camera body.

  2. Pentax LX Mirror Box Removal, Remove front leatherette: stap 2, afbeelding 1 van 2 Pentax LX Mirror Box Removal, Remove front leatherette: stap 2, afbeelding 2 van 2
    • Use isopropyl alcohol to soften the adhesive along the edge of the leatherette.

    • Use a dull spudger or scraper to peel off the covering.

    • Turn the self timer lever to the 9 o'clock position.

    • Loosen the entire right side leatherette in the same manner, then work it over and around the self timer lever to remove.

  3. Pentax LX Mirror Box Removal, Remove two cover plates: stap 3, afbeelding 1 van 2 Pentax LX Mirror Box Removal, Remove two cover plates: stap 3, afbeelding 2 van 2
    • Remove the two cover plates under the leatherette.

    • They may stick to the covering adhesive and come off on their own.

    • This small plug may also be loose.

  4. Pentax LX Mirror Box Removal, Remove bottom cover screws: stap 4, afbeelding 1 van 3 Pentax LX Mirror Box Removal, Remove bottom cover screws: stap 4, afbeelding 2 van 3 Pentax LX Mirror Box Removal, Remove bottom cover screws: stap 4, afbeelding 3 van 3
    • Remove the rubber bumper covering the screw.

    • Remove one #00 1.8 mm screw.

    • Repeat on the other side of the bottom plate (#00 3.0 mm screw).

  5. Pentax LX Mirror Box Removal, Remove bottom cover: stap 5, afbeelding 1 van 1
    • Remove one #00 3.0 mm screw.

    • Remove bottom cover.

  6. Pentax LX Mirror Box Removal, Remove release electromagnet: stap 6, afbeelding 1 van 2 Pentax LX Mirror Box Removal, Remove release electromagnet: stap 6, afbeelding 2 van 2
    • Remove two #00 3.5 mm screws.

    • Unsolder two black wires.

    • This component is in a vulnerable position and removing it prevents damage during the rest of the repair.

  7. Pentax LX Mirror Box Removal, Remove rewind knob: stap 7, afbeelding 1 van 2 Pentax LX Mirror Box Removal, Remove rewind knob: stap 7, afbeelding 2 van 2
    • Place a thin tool in the rewind fork and unscrew the topside knob.

    • Remove the washer under the rewind knob.

  8. Pentax LX Mirror Box Removal, Remove exposure compensation dial: stap 8, afbeelding 1 van 3 Pentax LX Mirror Box Removal, Remove exposure compensation dial: stap 8, afbeelding 2 van 3 Pentax LX Mirror Box Removal, Remove exposure compensation dial: stap 8, afbeelding 3 van 3
    • Remove three #000 5.5 mm screws.

    • Remove exposure compensation dial assembly.

    • Remove washer.

    • Remove rubber seal.

  9. Pentax LX Mirror Box Removal, Remove rewind side top cover: stap 9, afbeelding 1 van 2 Pentax LX Mirror Box Removal, Remove rewind side top cover: stap 9, afbeelding 2 van 2
    • Remove one #00 X mm screw.

    • Remove one #00 2.5 mm screw.

  10. Pentax LX Mirror Box Removal, Remove winding lever: stap 10, afbeelding 1 van 2 Pentax LX Mirror Box Removal, Remove winding lever: stap 10, afbeelding 2 van 2
    • Winding lever cover is reverse threaded.

    • Use a piece of tape wrapped sticky side out to grip the winding lever cover.

    • Turn clockwise to loosen and remove

    • Remove four #000 2.5 mm screws.

    • Use spanners to remove top cover retaining nut.

  11. Pentax LX Mirror Box Removal, Remove shutter speed dial: stap 11, afbeelding 1 van 3 Pentax LX Mirror Box Removal, Remove shutter speed dial: stap 11, afbeelding 2 van 3 Pentax LX Mirror Box Removal, Remove shutter speed dial: stap 11, afbeelding 3 van 3
    • Gently remove the rubber covering around the shutter speed dial.

    • Remove three #000 1.6 mm screws.

    • Remove cover ring.

  12. Pentax LX Mirror Box Removal, Remove wind side top cover: stap 12, afbeelding 1 van 3 Pentax LX Mirror Box Removal, Remove wind side top cover: stap 12, afbeelding 2 van 3 Pentax LX Mirror Box Removal, Remove wind side top cover: stap 12, afbeelding 3 van 3
    • Remove one #00 2.5 mm screw.

    • Remove one #00 X mm screw.

    • Lift off top cover.

  13. Pentax LX Mirror Box Removal, Unsolder relay board: stap 13, afbeelding 1 van 2 Pentax LX Mirror Box Removal, Unsolder relay board: stap 13, afbeelding 2 van 2
    • Unsolder one gray wire.

    • Unsolder two yellow wires.

    • Unsolder one blue wire.

    • Unsolder one red wire.

  14. Pentax LX Mirror Box Removal, Remove front lens board: stap 14, afbeelding 1 van 3 Pentax LX Mirror Box Removal, Remove front lens board: stap 14, afbeelding 2 van 3 Pentax LX Mirror Box Removal, Remove front lens board: stap 14, afbeelding 3 van 3
    • Unscrew four #00 X mm screws.

    • Unsolder one white wire.

    • Unsolder one pink wire.

    • Unsolder one light green wire.

    • Check the mounting points for shim washers. If they are loose, note the position and remove.

  15. Pentax LX Mirror Box Removal, Remove light seal frame: stap 15, afbeelding 1 van 1
    • Remove four #000 1.8 mm screws.

    • Remove the light seal frame.

  16. Pentax LX Mirror Box Removal, Unsolder exp/ISO resistor: stap 16, afbeelding 1 van 3 Pentax LX Mirror Box Removal, Unsolder exp/ISO resistor: stap 16, afbeelding 2 van 3 Pentax LX Mirror Box Removal, Unsolder exp/ISO resistor: stap 16, afbeelding 3 van 3
    • Unsolder one pink wire.

    • Unsolder one purple wire.

    • Unsolder one green wire.

    • Unsolder two yellow wires.

    • Unsolder two brown wires under the loop of flex cable.

    • Unsolder one gray wire.

  17. Pentax LX Mirror Box Removal, Remove exp/ISO resistor: stap 17, afbeelding 1 van 3 Pentax LX Mirror Box Removal, Remove exp/ISO resistor: stap 17, afbeelding 2 van 3 Pentax LX Mirror Box Removal, Remove exp/ISO resistor: stap 17, afbeelding 3 van 3
    • Unscrew three #00 3.0 mm screws.

    • Remove exp/ISO resistor assembly.

    • Remove exp. compensation coupling cam.

    • There are two loose ball bearings that sit in these holes. Do not lose.

    • Reassembly Note: Check the exposure compensation flag in the viewfinder. It should not be visible when dial is set to 1x and pop into view when set to any other value.

  18. Pentax LX Mirror Box Removal, Detach metering cell PCB: stap 18, afbeelding 1 van 1
    • Remove two #000 screws.

    • The PCB will remain attached but can move out of the way for soldering access.

  19. Pentax LX Mirror Box Removal, Unsolder adjustment PCB: stap 19, afbeelding 1 van 2 Pentax LX Mirror Box Removal, Unsolder adjustment PCB: stap 19, afbeelding 2 van 2
    • Unsolder five black wires.

    • Unsolder two green wires.

    • Unsolder one purple wire.

    • Unsolder one yellow wire.

    • Unsolder one orange wire.

    • Unsolder one light brown wire.

  20. Pentax LX Mirror Box Removal, Remove battery compartment: stap 20, afbeelding 1 van 2 Pentax LX Mirror Box Removal, Remove battery compartment: stap 20, afbeelding 2 van 2
    • Unscrew two #00 2.5 mm screws.

    • Unsolder one red wire.

  21. Pentax LX Mirror Box Removal, Unsolder main PCB: stap 21, afbeelding 1 van 3 Pentax LX Mirror Box Removal, Unsolder main PCB: stap 21, afbeelding 2 van 3 Pentax LX Mirror Box Removal, Unsolder main PCB: stap 21, afbeelding 3 van 3
    • Unsolder one light blue wire (may appear beige).

    • Unsolder one green wire.

    • Unsolder one pink wire.

    • Unsolder one blue wire.

    • Unsolder two black wires.

    • Unsolder one red wire.

    • Unsolder one brown wire.

  22. Pentax LX Mirror Box Removal, Unsoldering: stap 22, afbeelding 1 van 3 Pentax LX Mirror Box Removal, Unsoldering: stap 22, afbeelding 2 van 3 Pentax LX Mirror Box Removal, Unsoldering: stap 22, afbeelding 3 van 3
    • Unsolder one yellow wire.

    • Unsolder one white wire.

    • Unsolder one light blue/teal wire.

    • Unsolder one gray wire.

  23. Pentax LX Mirror Box Removal, Remove condenser lens: stap 23, afbeelding 1 van 1
    • Remove four #00 1.8 mm screws.

    • Lift out bezel with glass attached.

  24. Pentax LX Mirror Box Removal, Lock viewfinder needle indicator: stap 24, afbeelding 1 van 2 Pentax LX Mirror Box Removal, Lock viewfinder needle indicator: stap 24, afbeelding 2 van 2
    • Turn shutter speed selector to 'Auto'.

    • Turn lock lever screw clockwise to loosen. Do not remove.

    • Lock lever screw is reverse threaded.

    • Push lock lever toward the needle indicator gear.

    • Turn lock lever screw counter-clockwise to tighten.

    • Locking the needle indicator keeps it in the proper position once the mirror box is removed.

  25. Pentax LX Mirror Box Removal, Unscrew main PCB: stap 25, afbeelding 1 van 3 Pentax LX Mirror Box Removal, Unscrew main PCB: stap 25, afbeelding 2 van 3 Pentax LX Mirror Box Removal, Unscrew main PCB: stap 25, afbeelding 3 van 3
    • Remove two #00 2.8 mm screws. Remove two loose spacers underneath the PCB.

    • Remove two #00 2.0 mm screws.

    • Remove two #00 2.0 mm screws.

  26. Pentax LX Mirror Box Removal, Remove mirror box: stap 26, afbeelding 1 van 2 Pentax LX Mirror Box Removal, Remove mirror box: stap 26, afbeelding 2 van 2
    • Remove two #00 3.0 mm screws.

    • Remove one #00 5.0 mm screw.

    • Remove mirror box by lifting up then out. Pull slowly and check for snags as you remove.

    • Reassembly Note: Shutter should be wound. Mirror should be released, in the taking position. After reassembly, you will need to release the second curtain latch manually the first time you fire the shutter.

Conclusie

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Sam Gustafson

Lid sinds: 09/01/22

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