A few days ago, you'll remember that I asked the list about how difficult it was to replace the back cover of the pz1p. Since Pentax does/would not sell a complete unit, I had to buy just the back cover and move all the parts from the old back to the new back (ie- pressure plate, buttons, etc). And I thought I'd post my thoughts for all else who might need to perform such an operation.
1. It's really easy. The part is 10usd plus 5usd for shipping, and there are simply a few screws to remove and the pressure plate to change everything over. Unless you damage it, you do not need the 60¢ relacement foam for the film window that they say you do. 2. Keep track of the screws. This is the hardest part... those things are ~tiny~!!! The tiny screwdriver that I used was not magnatized and that would've been very helpful while putting the screws back in. Even with my small fingers there simply is not enough room to hold and drive it. 3. After you get all the parts off the old back but ~before~ you put them in the new make sure to take the film window out of the old and put it into the new. I took all the parts off the old and had them all installed into the new before I realized that I forgot the film window. The design is such that you cannot put the film window in while all the rest of the parts are there. And if you don't want to spend 10 minutes trying to figure out exactly how to place the window in the socket, take careful note of it's orientation whilst removing it. 4. Hinge pins. The top one is easy, this is the spring loaded one. Unscrew that screw holding it in (keep your finger on it unless you want to be looking for it... spring loaded you know) and take it out. The other one I had to use needle nose Vise-Grip pliars. It's knurled on part of it's shaft so it's a bugger to get out. So there you have it... from a newfound camera repairman! ;) Not! Nick Wright Yahoo! Health - Feel better, live better http://health.yahoo.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
