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Pentax ME Super Main PCB Replacement

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  1. Pentax ME Super Main PCB Replacement, Remove wind lever: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Pentax ME Super Main PCB Replacement, Remove wind lever: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Pentax ME Super Main PCB Replacement, Remove wind lever: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Wrap a piece of masking tape around your thumb, sticky side out.

    • Turn the wind lever cap clockwise to remove (it is reverse threaded).

    • Remove the wind lever lock ring (it is also reverse threaded).

    • Remove the brass spring washer.

    • A pair of fine tipped pliers or nippers can be used in place of a spanner wrench. Be careful!

  2. Pentax ME Super Main PCB Replacement, Remove rewind lever: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Pentax ME Super Main PCB Replacement, Remove rewind lever: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Pentax ME Super Main PCB Replacement, Remove rewind lever: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Place a tool in the fork of the rewind spindle.

    • Unscrew the rewind lever.

    • Remove the lock ring with a spanner.

    • Lift off the ISO/Exposure Compensation dial.

  3. Pentax ME Super Main PCB Replacement, Installation Notes: ISO dial: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Ensure that the ISO dial couples with the tab on the resistor.

    • Turn the Exposure Compensation to 1/4x then back to 4x while gently pushing down. This will help the dial engage with the detent mechanism properly.

  4. Pentax ME Super Main PCB Replacement, Unscrew top cover: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Pentax ME Super Main PCB Replacement, Unscrew top cover: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Pentax ME Super Main PCB Replacement, Unscrew top cover: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove two 3.3 mm #00 screws.

    • Remove one 3.2 mm #00 screw.

    • Remove one 2.6 mm #00 screw.

  5. Pentax ME Super Main PCB Replacement, Unscrew top cover: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Pentax ME Super Main PCB Replacement, Unscrew top cover: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove two 4.3 mm #00 screws.

  6. Pentax ME Super Main PCB Replacement: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Pentax ME Super Main PCB Replacement: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Lift off the top cover. The silver trim piece is loose and may fall away.

    • Remove loose washer.

  7. Pentax ME Super Main PCB Replacement, Installation Notes: Top Cover: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • The shutter pin is loose. Make sure it is in place before installing the top cover.

    • The mode dial pin must be properly coupled with the mechanisms in the camera for it to work.

    • Set the mode dial to 'M'. Place the top cover on the camera. Move the mode dial to 'B' then back to 'M' while gently pushing down.

    • The mode dial should click into place and work properly.

  8. Pentax ME Super Main PCB Replacement, Remove self-timer lever: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Pentax ME Super Main PCB Replacement, Remove self-timer lever: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Pentax ME Super Main PCB Replacement, Remove self-timer lever: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a spanner or tweezers to remove remove self-timer screw. It is reverse threaded.

    • Remove self-timer lever.

    • Remove black spacer.

    • Remove spring washer.

  9. Pentax ME Super Main PCB Replacement, Remove bottom cover: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Pentax ME Super Main PCB Replacement, Remove bottom cover: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove two 3.0 mm #00 screws.

    • Remove one 2.1 mm #00 screw.

    • Remove loose plastic cover for motor drive pins.

  10. Pentax ME Super Main PCB Replacement, Remove ISO resistor: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Pentax ME Super Main PCB Replacement, Remove ISO resistor: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Pentax ME Super Main PCB Replacement, Remove ISO resistor: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Unsolder two yellow wires.

    • Remove one 3.0 mm #00 screw.

    • Remove one 5.9 mm flat head screw.

    • Lift off ISO resistor.

  11. Pentax ME Super Main PCB Replacement, Unsolder left side connections: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Unsolder one red wire (positive battery).

    • Unsolder one pink wire.

    • Unsolder one purple wire.

  12. Pentax ME Super Main PCB Replacement, Unsolder right side connections: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Pentax ME Super Main PCB Replacement, Unsolder right side connections: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Unsolder the red and blue wires (positive battery). They may share a pad.

    • Unsolder one gray wire.

    • Unsolder one white wire.

    • Unsolder one brown wire.

    • Unsolder one metal contact.

    • Unsolder one pink wire.

    • The wiring in this area varies with ME Supers from different production years. You may need to document the wiring for your own camera separately.

  13. Pentax ME Super Main PCB Replacement, Unsolder motor winder connections: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Unsolder one green wire.

    • Unsolder one blue wire.

    • Unsolder one red wire.

    • On some cameras the wiring order may be green/red/blue.

  14. Pentax ME Super Main PCB Replacement, Remove front leatherette: crwdns2935265:014crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Pentax ME Super Main PCB Replacement, Remove front leatherette: crwdns2935265:014crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Pentax ME Super Main PCB Replacement, Remove front leatherette: crwdns2935265:014crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Apply isopropyl alcohol to soften the leatherette adhesive.

    • Use a dull scraper to left the edge of the covering.

    • Peel the leatherette away and remove it from both sides of the camera front.

    • Installation Notes: Use contact cement to reapply the leatherette. This should be the very last step in reassembly, after the camera is tested and functionality is confirmed.

  15. Pentax ME Super Main PCB Replacement, Remove mirror box screws: crwdns2935265:015crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Pentax ME Super Main PCB Replacement, Remove mirror box screws: crwdns2935265:015crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Pentax ME Super Main PCB Replacement, Remove mirror box screws: crwdns2935265:015crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove two 3.4 mm #00 screws.

    • Remove flex PCB retainer.

    • Remove shim washers. Note the location (left or right) and install in the same positions during reassembly.

  16. Pentax ME Super Main PCB Replacement, Unscrew front plate: crwdns2935265:016crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Pentax ME Super Main PCB Replacement, Unscrew front plate: crwdns2935265:016crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove four 4.0 mm #0 screws.

  17. Pentax ME Super Main PCB Replacement, Remove front block assembly: crwdns2935265:017crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Pentax ME Super Main PCB Replacement, Remove front block assembly: crwdns2935265:017crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Temporarily replace the advance lever and cock the shutter.

    • Gently lift the front block away from the camera body. Move slowly and look for wire snags.

  18. Pentax ME Super Main PCB Replacement, Installation Notes: Front Block: crwdns2935265:018crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Cock the shutter on the camera body. The mirror box should be uncharged before installation.

    • Twist the three motor drive wires together to easily insert them through the bottom of the camera.

    • Carefully track wire routing during installation. Make sure nothing is getting pinched and that all wires are accessible for resoldering.

    • Once the front block is in place, check the mechanical speeds of the shutter before completing the reassembly. The mirror and shutter should function normally.

  19. Pentax ME Super Main PCB Replacement, Detach viewfinder LEDs: crwdns2935265:019crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Pentax ME Super Main PCB Replacement, Detach viewfinder LEDs: crwdns2935265:019crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove one 3.4 mm #00 screw.

    • Gently work the LED strip out of the slot in the mirror box until it hangs free.

    • The old dust/light seal foam will probably fall apart when the LEDs are removed. It should be replaced with new foam strips during reassembly (1.5 mm open cell foam with adhesive backing).

    • Installation Notes: The LEDs will need to be realigned with the text in the viewfinder. Use the play in the screw to properly position them.

  20. Pentax ME Super Main PCB Replacement, Detach eye piece: crwdns2935265:020crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Pentax ME Super Main PCB Replacement, Detach eye piece: crwdns2935265:020crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Unsolder one gray wire (flash sync).

    • Remove two 3.4 mm #00 screws.

    • Slide eye piece out of its metal frame. It is still attached to the main flex PCB.

  21. Pentax ME Super Main PCB Replacement, Remove main flex PCB: crwdns2935265:021crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Pentax ME Super Main PCB Replacement, Remove main flex PCB: crwdns2935265:021crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Pentax ME Super Main PCB Replacement, Remove main flex PCB: crwdns2935265:021crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • The PCB is attached to the prism with double sided tape.

    • Use isopropyl alcohol to loosen the adhesive and gently work the PCB free from the prism. Work slowly.

    • Pull the PCB out of the slot connector at the base of the mirror box.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. A camera with a new main PCB will require calibration for accurate light meter readings.

Sam Gustafson

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