Removing Flash Gun Bracket
Remove two Phillips head screws. Remove bracket
Removing Leatherette and Plates from Camera Body
The leatherette is a man-made material attached to a light metal backing. When removing
leatherette, be sure to lift up from under the metal backing. Peel off the leatherette. Pry out plates.
Replace bent parts.
Bracket
Flash Gun
Screw
Figure 4-38. Removing flash gun bracket and leatherette
Removing Tripod Socket
The tripod socket can be removed from an assembled camera as shown in Figure 4-39. Use a
blade to pry under the leatherette. The leatherette is made up of a man-made leather material
bonded to a metal disc. Be careful to insert blade under the light metal disc. Peel off the
leatherette. If you separate the leather material from the disc, pry out the disc.
Use Phillips screwdriver; remove four flat head screws and tripod socket.
Reassemble as shown in Figure 4-39. Cement leatherette into socket.
(Figure 4-38)
Plate
QSN11351
Leatherette
QSN11371
(Figure 4-39)
Plate
QSN11271
Plate
QSN 11281
Plate
QSN 11361
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(Figure 4-38)
Leatherette
QSN11291