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Pentax PZ-10 Back Cover Locking Switch Spring Replacement

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  1. Pentax PZ-10 Back Cover Locking Switch Spring Replacement, Removing the Bottom Cover: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • With the lens face up and the bottom panel of the camera facing you, remove the two 7mm screws on the left using the J0 screwdriver.

    • Remove the six 4.3mm screws in the middle and right of the panel using the J0 screwdriver.

    • Pull off the bottom casing to remove.

  2. Pentax PZ-10 Back Cover Locking Switch Spring Replacement, Removing Bottom Casing: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • With the screws removed, the bottom casing should come off very easily by pulling on the casing.

  3. Pentax PZ-10 Back Cover Locking Switch Spring Replacement, Removing the Back Cover: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Place the camera on its side so the lens is facing left.

    • Press down on the locking switch on the side panel facing you.

  4. Pentax PZ-10 Back Cover Locking Switch Spring Replacement: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • With the door unlocked, rotate the device to access the bottom.

  5. Pentax PZ-10 Back Cover Locking Switch Spring Replacement: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Using a pair of tweezers, gently remove the metal tab securing the back door axle.

    • The door will come loose at this point, watch for any loose parts that may also come out.

  6. Pentax PZ-10 Back Cover Locking Switch Spring Replacement, Removing the Side Panel: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Once the back cover is fully removed, remove the two 4.35mm screws attaching the cover of the unlocking switch, and remove the plate.

  7. Pentax PZ-10 Back Cover Locking Switch Spring Replacement, Removing the Spring: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Locate the spring at the upper left corner of the face, and pull the rings of the spring off of the pins to remove it using plastic opening tools.

    • You are now ready to replace the spring.

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

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