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Pentax ME Super Top Cover Removal

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  1. Pentax ME Super Top Cover Removal, Remove wind lever: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Pentax ME Super Top Cover Removal, Remove wind lever: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Pentax ME Super Top Cover Removal, 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 Top Cover Removal, Remove rewind lever: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Pentax ME Super Top Cover Removal, Remove rewind lever: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Pentax ME Super Top Cover Removal, 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 Top Cover Removal, 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 Top Cover Removal, Unscrew top cover: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Pentax ME Super Top Cover Removal, Unscrew top cover: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Pentax ME Super Top Cover Removal, 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 Top Cover Removal, Unscrew top cover: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Pentax ME Super Top Cover Removal, Unscrew top cover: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove two 4.3 mm #00 screws.

  6. Pentax ME Super Top Cover Removal: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Pentax ME Super Top Cover Removal: 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 Top Cover Removal, 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.

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

Sam Gustafson

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