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Pentax Super Program Front Block Removal

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  1. Pentax Super Program Front Block Removal, Remove film advance lever: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Pentax Super Program Front Block Removal, Remove film advance lever: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Pentax Super Program Front Block Removal, Remove film advance lever: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the rubber decorative cap. It is attached with contact cement underneath. Isopropyl Alcohol may be used to soften the adhesive.

    • Unscrew the lock nut using a spanner wrench. The lock nut is reverse threaded.

    • Lift off the advance lever.

    • Remove the spring washer.

    • Remove one shim washer.

  2. Pentax Super Program Front Block Removal, Remove mode dial: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Pentax Super Program Front Block Removal, Remove mode dial: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Set the mode dial to the 'L' position.

    • Use a spanner wrench to unscrew the dial lock nut.

    • Lift off the mode dial.

  3. Pentax Super Program Front Block Removal, Remove exposure compensation dial: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Pentax Super Program Front Block Removal, Remove exposure compensation dial: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Pentax Super Program Front Block Removal, Remove exposure compensation dial: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Place a rigid object in the fork.

    • Unscrew the rewind lever.

    • Use a spanner wrench to remove the lock nut.

    • Lift off the exposure compensation dial.

  4. Pentax Super Program Front Block Removal, Remove top cover screws: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Pentax Super Program Front Block Removal, Remove top cover screws: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Pentax Super Program Front Block Removal, Remove top cover screws: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove two screws on either side of the eye piece.

    • Remove two screws on either side of the lens mount.

  5. Pentax Super Program Front Block Removal, Remove top cover: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Pentax Super Program Front Block Removal, Remove top cover: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Pentax Super Program Front Block Removal, Remove top cover: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove one screw by the exposure compensation dial.

    • Use a spanner wrench to remove the lock nut under the advance lever.

    • Lift off the top cover slowly. It is still attached by one wire.

    • Unsolder one gray flash sync wire.

  6. Pentax Super Program Front Block Removal, Remove bottom cover: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove three M1.7 x 3 mm screws.

    • Remove bottom cover.

  7. Pentax Super Program Front Block Removal, Remove front leatherette panels: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Pentax Super Program Front Block Removal, Remove front leatherette panels: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Pentax Super Program Front Block Removal, Remove front leatherette panels: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a nickel or other large coin to remove the hand grip.

    • Drip isopropyl alcohol along the edge of the leatherette to soften the adhesive.

    • Use a dull scraper to lift one corner and pull off the panel.

    • Repeat on the rewind side of the camera.

    • Installation Notes: Use contact cement to reattach the leatherette after the camera has been fully reassembled and tested.

  8. Pentax Super Program Front Block Removal, Detach flex PCB with adjustment pots: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Pentax Super Program Front Block Removal, Detach flex PCB with adjustment pots: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove one M1.7 x 4.5 mm screw.

    • Remove one slotted screw.

    • Use isopropyl alcohol to soften the adhesive under the flex PCB.

    • Gently lift the PCB until it is free from the camera body.

  9. Pentax Super Program Front Block Removal, Unsolder motor drive connections: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Pentax Super Program Front Block Removal, Unsolder motor drive connections: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Unsolder red wire for positive battery.

    • Unsolder green wire.

    • Unsolder orange wire for motor drive shutter release.

    • Unsolder purple wire for wind completion switch.

  10. Pentax Super Program Front Block Removal, Remove tripod mount: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Pentax Super Program Front Block Removal, Remove tripod mount: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove one M1.7 x 4.5 mm screw.

    • Remove one M1.7 x 5 mm screw.

    • Remove one countersunk M1.7 x 5.5 mm screw.

    • Lift the contact terminal free from its seat.

    • Remove the tripod mount.

  11. Pentax Super Program Front Block Removal, Detach ISO resistor assembly: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Pentax Super Program Front Block Removal, Detach ISO resistor assembly: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove one slotted screw.

    • Remove one M1.7 x 4 mm screw.

    • Loosen one slotted screw (this will remain connected to the assembly).

    • Lift the ISO resistor assembly off the rewind post. It is still attached by a flex PCB.

  12. Pentax Super Program Front Block Removal, Detach mode dial unit: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Pentax Super Program Front Block Removal, Detach mode dial unit: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Pentax Super Program Front Block Removal, Detach mode dial unit: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove one M1.7 x 2.5 mm screw. It is only accessible when the mode dial is in the 'L' position.

    • Lift the LCD out of the way. It is still attached by a flex PCB.

    • Remove one M1.7 x 2.5 mm screw.

    • Remove one slotted post.

  13. Pentax Super Program Front Block Removal, Unsolder flash sync wires: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Unsolder two gray wires.

  14. Pentax Super Program Front Block Removal, Unsolder shutter wires: crwdns2935265:014crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Pentax Super Program Front Block Removal, Unsolder shutter wires: crwdns2935265:014crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Unsolder white wire.

    • Unsolder brown wire.

    • Unsolder red wire.

  15. Pentax Super Program Front Block Removal, Unscrew mirror box: crwdns2935265:015crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Pentax Super Program Front Block Removal, Unscrew mirror box: crwdns2935265:015crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove two M1.7 x 2.5 mm screws.

    • Remove one M1.7 x 3.5 mm screw under the bottom plate.

    • Some versions of the camera may have an additional screw under the tripod mount that needs to be removed.

  16. Pentax Super Program Front Block Removal, Unscrew front board: crwdns2935265:016crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Pentax Super Program Front Block Removal, Unscrew front board: crwdns2935265:016crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Wind the advance lever to put the shutter and mirror box in the charged state.

    • Remove four M1.9 x 5 mm screws.

  17. Pentax Super Program Front Block Removal, Remove mirror box and front board: crwdns2935265:017crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Make sure the mode dial unit and ISO selector unit are free from their mounting points.

    • Wiggle the mirror box and front board free.

    • Watch for wire snags as you pull it free.

    • Check for loose shim washers on the front board and note their position.

  18. Pentax Super Program Front Block Removal, Installation Notes: Front Block: crwdns2935265:018crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Shutter should be in the charged state.

    • Mirror box should be in released state.

    • Pay close attention to wire routing during install.

    • To test the actuation of the mirror and shutter, wind the camera, then insert a tool into this slot and push the release lever to the left.

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

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