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How to Fix a not working metering mode

Was du brauchst

    • Remove the Memory Card(s) from the camera

    • Remove the Battery from the Camera, and close the battery compartment cover

  1. How to Fix a not working metering mode, Remove 2 exposed screws: Schritt 2, Bild 1 von 1
    • Remove the 2 screws beside the memory slots, then close the cover.

    • Note: make sure to remove the memory cards first!

  2. How to Fix a not working metering mode, Remove 2 screws under grip: Schritt 3, Bild 1 von 1
    • Remove the 2 screws under the rubber grip part by peeling back the rubber grip

    • Try not to damage the double sided adhesive under the rubber.

  3. How to Fix a not working metering mode, Remove 2 screws under rear grip: Schritt 4, Bild 1 von 1
    • Remove the 2 screws under the rubber pad marked in red.

    • Try not to damage the double-sided adhesive under the rubber.

    • Note: There is a 3rd screw under the flap, which holds the back to the top (marked in yellow). If needing to remove the back panel not just the memory cover flap, it can be removed at this time as well.

    • Lift out the assembly panel, it should come free without much force.

    • May open the panel to release it.

  4. How to Fix a not working metering mode, Remove top screw: Schritt 6, Bild 1 von 1
    • Remove the screw above the viewfinder

  5. How to Fix a not working metering mode, Remove the bottom panel plate: Schritt 7, Bild 1 von 1
    • Remove the 4 screws holding the plate to the bottom.

    • Remove the bottom plate

  6. How to Fix a not working metering mode, Remove screws from the bottom: Schritt 8, Bild 1 von 1
    • Remove the 4 screws (1 was under the plate removed under the last step)

  7. How to Fix a not working metering mode, Remove Screw under grip: Schritt 9, Bild 1 von 1
    • Remove the screw under the grip, if it has not been removed doing a previous step

  8. How to Fix a not working metering mode, Remove Screw on Left: Schritt 10, Bild 1 von 1
    • Remove the exposed screw on the Left side

  9. How to Fix a not working metering mode, Carefully remove the back assembly: Schritt 11, Bild 1 von 1
    • Carefully pull the back plate off the camera

    • There are 2 ribbon cables that need to be disconnected from the main board to free the rear panel from the camera.

    • To release the cables by flipping up the tap on the side away from the cable

    • When reconnecting the cables, make sure the cables are fully seated before flipping the latch back down.

    • The black cable goes to the LCD (on the tilt screen), the other one goes to the buttons.

    • The LCD cable does have less slack, so is easier to release first, and reconnect last.

  10. How to Fix a not working metering mode, Remove Grip: Schritt 12, Bild 1 von 1
    • Carefully remove the Rubber grip from the camera

    • Careful to not damage the double-sided adhesive

  11. How to Fix a not working metering mode, Remove the Left Rubber: Schritt 13, Bild 1 von 1
    • Carefully remove the Rubber grip from the camera

    • Careful to not damage the double-sided adhesive

  12. How to Fix a not working metering mode, Disconnect the diopter: Schritt 14, Bild 1 von 1
    • Remove the diopter cap from the end of the diopter (use a flat head or pry tool)

    • Un-screw the phillips screw from the diopter

    • When reconnecting, make sure the cap is seated in correctly and the double sided tape is not damaged (or replace)

    • There is a notch which the indicator has to seat into, or it will not sit down correctly when it is reinstalled.

  13. How to Fix a not working metering mode, Remove Screw on Right: Schritt 15, Bild 1 von 1
    • Remove the screw that had been hidden under the memory slot cover.

  14. How to Fix a not working metering mode, Remove Front Screws: Schritt 16, Bild 1 von 1
    • Remove the screw under the top assembly, had been hidden by the grip.

    • Remove the 2 screws from the bottom of the mirror box

    • Remove the lens or lenscap prior to doing this step to gain access, then reattach.

    • Remove the screw from beside the accessory socket

  15. How to Fix a not working metering mode, Remove Screw on Left: Schritt 17, Bild 1 von 1
    • Remove the screw from the left side, had been hidden under the rubber

  16. How to Fix a not working metering mode, Disconnect from main board: Schritt 18, Bild 1 von 1
    • Disconnect the 2 ribbon cables from the main board (Red boxes)

    • Lift the black tabs above the cables to release the cables

    • When reseating the cables, make sure they are fully seated before closing the locking tab

    • Disconnect the wifi sub-board with the wifi cable from the main board (Blue Box) or gently disconnect the wifi antenna (Blue circle)

  17. How to Fix a not working metering mode, Lift Top assembly free: Schritt 19, Bild 1 von 1
    • Carefully lift the top assembly free.

    • Note, there is a thermal pad on the left hand side, almost right under where the strap lug is. Red Box. Careful to not damage it.

  18. How to Fix a not working metering mode, Identify area: Schritt 20, Bild 1 von 1
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    • Once the top assembly is disconnected from the rest of the camera, the area for the service is highlighted in the green.

    • Connect an anti-static strap to the magnesium shell, making sure it touches some unpainted part, to make sure you don't damage any components.

    • (This picture came from an ebay part listing)

  19. How to Fix a not working metering mode, Remove screw: Schritt 21, Bild 1 von 1
    • Carefully remove the retaining screw that secures the soft ribbon cable that has components on it.

    • Careful to not damage the part in any way, as may break traces.

  20. How to Fix a not working metering mode, Locate Mode Dial wiring harness: Schritt 22, Bild 1 von 1
    • Once unfolded, Locate the white socket with the tiny ribbon cable (it's about about 4 mm wide), cable highlighted with blue

  21. How to Fix a not working metering mode, Disconnect wiring harness for Mode Dial: Schritt 23, Bild 1 von 1
    • Using tweezers, gently release the latch part of the socket. The latch is on the side away from the socket

    • Release the wiring harness from the socket, careful to not damage it.

  22. How to Fix a not working metering mode, Inspect and reseat harness: Schritt 24, Bild 1 von 1
    • Inspect the end of the connector for any corrosion, remediating if any is found.

    • Reseat harness in the connector gently, using tweezers. Make sure the cable is correctly seated and seated correctly.

    • Engage the latch holding the harness into place.

    • I use a tiny bit of tape to help keep the harness from moving at all. This would be optional, as if it's still under warranty, would make it obvious someone had opened the camera up.

    • (Sorry, do not have an image for this step)

    • Fold the flex cable back up, and secure with the screw, careful to not over tighten.

Abschluss

To reassemble the camera, follow the Prerequisite guides in reverse order.

  • Make sure all ribbon cables are fully seated before closing the latch, or the camera may not work correctly
  • Make sure the camera is fully functional, to confirm all the parts were connected correctly.
  • Many screws are into plastic, make sure to not over-tighten them

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