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Pentax Super Program Shutter Service

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  1. Pentax Super Program Shutter Service, Remove film advance lever: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Pentax Super Program Shutter Service, Remove film advance lever: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Pentax Super Program Shutter Service, 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 Shutter Service, Remove mode dial: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Pentax Super Program Shutter Service, 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 Shutter Service, Remove exposure compensation dial: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Pentax Super Program Shutter Service, Remove exposure compensation dial: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Pentax Super Program Shutter Service, 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 Shutter Service, Remove top cover screws: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Pentax Super Program Shutter Service, Remove top cover screws: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Pentax Super Program Shutter Service, 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 Shutter Service, Remove top cover: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Pentax Super Program Shutter Service, Remove top cover: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Pentax Super Program Shutter Service, 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 Shutter Service, Remove bottom cover: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove three M1.7 x 3 mm screws.

    • Remove bottom cover.

  7. Pentax Super Program Shutter Service, Remove front leatherette panels: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Pentax Super Program Shutter Service, Remove front leatherette panels: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Pentax Super Program Shutter Service, 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 Shutter Service, Detach flex PCB with adjustment pots: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Pentax Super Program Shutter Service, 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 Shutter Service, Unsolder wires under bottom plate: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Unsolder one red wire.

    • Unsolder one light blue wire.

    • Unsolder one orange wire.

    • Unsolder one purple wire.

  10. Pentax Super Program Shutter Service, Remove tripod mount: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Pentax Super Program Shutter Service, 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 Shutter Service, Detach ISO resistor assembly: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Pentax Super Program Shutter Service, 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 Shutter Service, Detach mode dial unit: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Pentax Super Program Shutter Service, Detach mode dial unit: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Pentax Super Program Shutter Service, 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.

    • Remove one crosshead screw.

    • 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 screw.

  13. Pentax Super Program Shutter Service, Unsolder flash sync and shutter wires: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Pentax Super Program Shutter Service, Unsolder flash sync and shutter wires: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Unsolder one gray wire.

    • Unsolder one red wire.

    • Unsolder one brown wire.

    • Unsolder one white wire.

  14. Pentax Super Program Shutter Service, Unscrew front board: crwdns2935265:014crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Pentax Super Program Shutter Service, Unscrew front board: crwdns2935265:014crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove four M1.9 x 5 mm screws.

  15. Pentax Super Program Shutter Service, Unscrew mirror box: crwdns2935265:015crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Pentax Super Program Shutter Service, 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 Shutter Service, Remove mirror box and front board: crwdns2935265:016crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Pentax Super Program Shutter Service, Remove mirror box and front board: crwdns2935265:016crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Wind the shutter

    • 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.

  17. Pentax Super Program Shutter Service, Installation Notes: Front Block: crwdns2935265:017crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • 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.

  18. Pentax Super Program Shutter Service, Remove shutter unit: crwdns2935265:018crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Pentax Super Program Shutter Service, Remove shutter unit: crwdns2935265:018crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Pentax Super Program Shutter Service, Remove shutter unit: crwdns2935265:018crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove three M1.7 x 3 mm screws.

    • Lift shutter unit out of camera body.

  19. Pentax Super Program Shutter Service, Release the shutter: crwdns2935265:019crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Push the shutter release latch down to fire the shutter.

    • Reducing the tension of the shutter springs makes disassembly and reassembly easier.

  20. Pentax Super Program Shutter Service, Remove rear plate: crwdns2935265:020crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Pentax Super Program Shutter Service, Remove rear plate: crwdns2935265:020crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Pentax Super Program Shutter Service, Remove rear plate: crwdns2935265:020crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove old foam seals.

    • Foam seals should be replaced with new material during reassembly.

    • Remove four M1.4 x 2.4 mm screws.

    • Remove top spacer bushing.

  21. Pentax Super Program Shutter Service, Remove closing curtain: crwdns2935265:021crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Pentax Super Program Shutter Service, Remove closing curtain: crwdns2935265:021crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove closing curtain linkage.

    • Remove five curtain blades.

  22. Pentax Super Program Shutter Service, Remove curtain separator: crwdns2935265:022crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Pentax Super Program Shutter Service, Remove curtain separator: crwdns2935265:022crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove curtain separator.

    • Remove lower separator bushing.

  23. Pentax Super Program Shutter Service, Remove opening curtain: crwdns2935265:023crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Pentax Super Program Shutter Service, Remove opening curtain: crwdns2935265:023crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove three curtain blades.

    • Remove opening curtain linkage.

  24. Pentax Super Program Shutter Service: crwdns2935265:024crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Pentax Super Program Shutter Service: crwdns2935265:024crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Pentax Super Program Shutter Service: crwdns2935265:024crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove two curtain guides.

    • Clean any residue from the shutter frame and blades using isopropyl alcohol or other solvent.

    • Clean the curtain pivots.

    • Remove degraded rubber dampers and clean the surrounding area. They do not need to be replaced.

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

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