VMA10003-R.3727.A Contents Disassembly Warning ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ External screw ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ Removal of Rear Cover Unit・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ Discharge of Condenser Unit ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ Rear cover Unit ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ TFT LCD Unit ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ Removal of Front Cover Unit ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ D6-D7 Front Cover Unit ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ Unsoldering of �ain �C�� Unit of �ain �C��...
VAA10003-.R.3727.A DISASSEMBLY WARNING There are high voltege parts inside. Be careful of this electric shock, when you remove the cover. You must discharge the main condenser according to the instruction of this repair manual after you remove the cover. Points to notice for Lead-free solder products ・...
VAA10003-.R.3727.A Removal of Rear Cover Unit ・Unhook each and remove the rear cover unit. Push in the direction of the arrow, and unhook. Widen the gap by hand by pulling to- ① ② ward the below directions. hook Loosen the rear cover unit in numeric order. Remove the rear cover by unhooking it at three ③...
VAA10003-.R.3727.A WARNING There are high voltege parts inside. Be careful of this electric shock, when you remove the cover. You must discharge the main condenser according to the instruction of this repair manual after you remove the cover. Discharge of Condenser Unit 2kΩ/5W...
VAA10003-.R.3727.A TFT LCD Unit ・ Remove the TFT LCD unit, which is attached with the adhesive double-coated tape, from the LCD Barcket unit. ・Disconnect the connector. TFT LCD Unit ・Take out the screw (M1.4×4.0). ・Take out the two screws (M1.4×3.0). ・Remove the LCD bracket unit.
VAA10003-.R.3727.A Removal of Front Cover Unit ・While lifting the release area, remove the front cover unit. Be careful NOT to damage the release SW section. Front Cover Unit M1.4×3.0 Middle Cover Unit M1.4×3.0 Hook AC Power Cover Front Cover Unit - D ・L15...
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VAA10003-.R.3727.A ・Remove the shaft by pulling it in the direction of the arrow. (adhered by the screw lock) ・Remove the battery cover unit. Shaft Battery Cover Unit Unsoldering of Main PCB Unit Remove the mylar tape. ・ (Blue and Red). ・Unsolder the LED Remove the soldering bridges.
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VAA10003-.R.3727.A SB PCB Unit ・Take out the three screws (M1.4×3.0). M1.4×3.0 ・Remove the SB PCB unit. SB PCB unit. . SB PCB Unit The condenser is attached with the adhesive double-coated tape. - D ・L15 -...
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VAA10003-.R.3727.A ・Remove the gasket. ・Unsolder the condenser wires (Red and Black). ・Take off the screw (M1.4×3.0). Condenser wire [Red] GASKET Condenser wire [Black] Take out the screw (M1.4×3.0). ・Unsolder the wires (Blue and Red). ・Unsolder the trigger coil. Flash Unit ・Remove the flash unit.
VAA10003-.R.3727.A Removal of Chassis Unit and Main PCB Unit ・Disconnect the three connectors. ・Take out the two screws (M1.4×3.0). Unit Main PCB Connector M1.4×3.0 Connector Connector ・Remove the main PCB unit. Chassis Unit - D0 ・L15 -...
VAA10003-.R.3727.A Lens Unit ・Take out the three screws (M1.7×3.0). ・Remove the lens unit from the chassis unit. M1.7×3.0 ① ② M1.7×3.0 Lens Chassis Unit ・Remove the lens unit. ③ - D ・L15 -...
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VAA10003-.R.3727.A Chassis Unit ・Take out the two screws (M1.4×3.0). ・Remove the lens unit from the ring strap. Chassis Unit RING STRAP M1.4×3 - D ・L15 -...
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VMA10003-.R3727.A ASSEMBLY Chassis Unit ・The ring strap to the chassis unit. ・Tigten the two screws (M1.4×3.0). Chassis Unit RING STRAP M1.4×3.0 ・LED to the chassis unit. Adhesive:Cemedain high super 5 Speaker Chassis unit Microphone - A ・L15 -...
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VMA10003-.R3727.A ・Arrange the wires behind the bosses along the speaker area. Boss Lens unit ・Mount the lens unit on the chassis unit. Caution: Because swing and tilt adjustments can NOT be made at service facilities, replace with the lens unit that has the CCD mounted when making replacements of the lens unit.
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VMA10003-.R3727.A ・Tighten the three screws (M1.7×3.0). M1.7×3.0 M1.7×3.0 - A ・L15 -...
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VMA10003-.R3727.A Mounting of LCD Main PCB Unit on chassis unit ・Mount the LCD Main PCB unit on the chassis unit. LCD Main PCB unit on the chassis unit. PCB unit on the chassis unit. PCB unit on the chassis unit. unit on the chassis unit.
VMA10003-.R3727.A Flash Unit ・Solder the white wire, which is connected from the flash unit, on the trigger coil. (Apply "Super X" to the soldered area as a shield.) ・Attach the mylar tape to the trigger coil. Flash wire [White] Solder TRIGGER COIL MYLAR TAPE Apply "Super X"...
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VMA10003-.R3727.A ・Mount the trigger coil on the SB PCB unit, and solder it at two places. ・Solder the wires (Blue and Red) that are connected from the flash unit. Blue Solder TRIGGER COIL ・Mount the flash unit on the SB PCB unit by fitting with the two boss holes. ・Tighten the screw (M1.4×3.0). ...
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VMA10003-.R3727.A ・Set the tips of the wires [red (positive pole) and black (negative pole)], which are connected from the condenser unit, to the SB PCB unit, then solder them. Positive pole Negative pole Condenser Unit ・Attach the adhesive double-coated tape to the chassis unit. ・Mount the condenser on the chassis unit.
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VMA10003-.R3727.A ・ Tighten the three screws (M1.4×3.0). M1.4×3.0 - A ・L15 -...
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VMA10003-.R3727.A Soldering of Main PCB Unit ・Make soldering bridges between the main PCB unit and SB PCB unit. ・Solder the battery contact at two places. battery contact at two places SB PCB Unit Main PCB Unit Caution: Do Not forget to make soldering bridge here.
VMA10003-.R3727.A TFT LCD Unit ・Mount the LCD bracket unit. ・Tighten the screws [(M1.4×4.0) and (M1.4×3.0)] in numeric order as below. ① M1.4×4.0 ③ M1.4×3.0 LCD Bracket Unit ② M1.4×3.0 Adhesive double-coated tape ・Make a fold on the FPC. ・Connect the FPC to the connector. ・Mount the on the LCD bracket unit.
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VMA10003-.R3727.A Battery Cover Unit ・Set the battery cover unit. ・Put the shaft by following the direction of the arrow. Adhesive: Screw lock shaft Battery Cover Unit Front Cover Unit ・Tighten the two screws (M1.4×3.0). M1.4×3.0 Middle Cover Unit M1.4×3.0 Hook AC Power Cover Front Cover Unit - A ・L15...
VMA10003-.R3727.A Assembly of Front Cover Unit ・While lifting the release section, assemble the body into the front cover unit. ① ③ Be careful NOT to damage the release SW section. ② Rear Cover Unit USB Cover Rear Cover Unit - A ・L15 -...
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VMA10003-.R3727.A Assembly of Rear Cover Unit ・ Put the point of the USB cover between the main PCB and the chassis unit. ・Assemble the rear cover unit in numeric order. chassis unit Main PCB Unit Hook ② ① ③ Hook ④...
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VMA10003-.R3727.A Exterior screw ・Tighten the four screws (M1.7×4.0). M1.7×4.0 ・Tighten the two screws (M1.7×4.0). M1.7×4.0 M1.7×4.0 - A ・L15 -...
VMA10003-R.3727.A ADJUSTMENT Note) When replacing the lens unit and main PCB CP-1 it is necessary to input the QR code. For the USB connection of L15, ONLY "PTP" is available. 1. Device: PC, AC adapter, EH-65A,USB cable (UC-E6) 2. Service tool: Color Viewer (J63070),collimator (J63090).SD card (that includes "EnablePTPAP.txt"...
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VMA10003-R.3727.A 5. Firmware update (Adjustment firmware Ver.1.0b for services depts.) The initial image data and the initial firmware are already written in RP parts. Device ・AC adapter EH-65A ・Updating SD-card×1 [Create the SD card that is for updating the firmware] 1) Format the SD card on PC. 2) Create a folder named "firmware"...
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VMA10003-R.3727.A 6. Writing of Fixed values Device ・AC adapter (EH-65A) or fresh battery, PC, USB cable (UC-E6), SD card [Preparation] ・Insert the SD card, which includes "EnablePTPAP" into the camera. ・Connect the camera and PC via USB cable. ・Supply power from AC adapter (EH65-A) or fresh battery. ・Turn camera ON.
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VMA10003-R.3727.A ・Choose the file named "setL15.bin" in "L15_EEPROMTOOL", then click "Open". Fixed-value file ・ The data on fixed values is displayed. ・ Click "Write To Camera". ・When writing the fixed values is completed. "Write EEPROM Data to Camera OK!!!" appears. ・Close "EEPROMTOOL".
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VMA10003-R.3727.A 7. Adjustments to be made when parts are replaced Input fixed Scan QR FOCUS WB/AGC DARK DPC LIGHT/S.S FLASH WB values Code ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ × LENS ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ MAIN PCB ×...
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VMA10003-R.3727.A 8. Setting of the two-dimensional bar code reader Reference: If you perform masking with the ・Insert the Two-dimensional bar code reader into sheet which is attached to the two- the USB terminal. dimensional bar code reader, you ・Read the bar codes shown below. can prevent an reading error.
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VMA10003-R.3727.A 9. Preparation for QR code automatic input [Preparation] ・Insert the SD card, which includes "EnablePTPAP" into the camera. △(Addition) ・Connect the camera and PC via USB cable. ・Supply power from AC adapter (EH65-A) or fresh battery. Turn the camera ON. ・...
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VMA10003-R.3727.A ・ Rewrite by changing to the COM port number that corresponds to the two-dimensional barcord reader. ・Overwrite and save it. ・Start the Service Center Tool. ・ If the screen for entering the userkey appears, type in the userkey. (ref. TIE07023) ・Click "Read".
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VMA10003-R.3727.A ・Place the cursor in "QR Code Setting" entry field. ・Read the photographed QR code image with the two-dimensional barcode reader. After a sound for reading heard, QR code data will be input automatically. Control number of factory is input. QR code data will be input automatically.
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VMA10003-R.3727.A 10. Setting of the two-dimensional barcode reader (Manual input) ・Open "Device Manager" and check the setting of port. "Device Manager" and check the setting of port. Device Manager" and check the setting of port. " and check the setting of port. and check the setting of port.
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VMA10003-R.3727.A Set the same COM number as you ・Set the same port as you have checked by "Device Manager". have checked by [Device Manager]. Example: Set to "COM4". ・Read the photographed QR code image with the two-dimensional barcode reader. ・The QR code data are displayed. 02 0C 35 FF 17 CF 00 00 17 EE 00 00 07 06 14 05 40 These are not used.
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VMA10003-R.3727.A ・Start the Service Center Tool. ・Click "Read". ・Input the QR code data that was read with the two-dimensional barcord reader. Control number of factory is input. Input the QR code data. Additional page - A26 ・L15 - October.16.2007...
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VMA10003-R.3727.A 11.Settings of Language and Serial number ・Select the language, and input the serial number. Caution: Input 4-digit "0000" at the beginning to become 12-digit number. (ex. Input "0000" before "20000028" as below.) ・Click “Write”. Selecting this shows 2 languages Selecting this shows 23 languages Serial No.
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VMA10003-R.3727.A 12. Start-up setting of Adjustment program Device ・AC adapter (EH-65A) or fresh battery, SD card [Preparation] ・SD card (that includes the data for starting the adjustment program.) Procedure ・ Insert the above SD card into the camera. ・ Press "Tele", "OK" and "Power" buttons at the same time. Press at the same time ・The program starts up.
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VMA10003-R.3727.A ・Select and press "OK" button. ・ "Enter Test Mode" appears. ・ Press "Playback" button. ・ Turn camera OFF. " レ (tick)" mark will be changed to "× (cross)" mark. ・ Press "Power" button a few seconds. The adjustment program starts up. (Caution) ...
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VMA10003-R.3727.A 13. FOCUS adjustment "Zoom Stop" values of 4 steps and "Best Stop" values at infinity are written in "Flash Rom". Device ・AC adapter (EH-65A) or fresh battery, collimator [Preparation] ・ Turn on the collimator (J63090). ・ Adjust the position so that the center of the chart in the collimator comes to the center of the screen. Procedure ・...
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② Attach the ND filter (1.0) to the illuminating surface of the color viewer, and set the luminance of the color viewer to the calculated result. Coolpix L15 Set the luminance to this value.
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VMA10003-R.3727.A ND filter (1.0) Calculated result based on the inspection report cd/ ㎡ Color viewer Color temperature 4800K±200 Procedure ・ Turn camera OFF. Then, press "playback" button a few seconds, and power △ (Addition) start the program. ・ Press "Playback" button to switch the screen. ・...
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VMA10003-R.3727.A ・ Press "OK" button twice. ・ Select and press "OK" button. ・ WB/AGC adjustment starts. ・ The result appears in the lower right portion of the screen. ・ Turn camera OFF. Result Additional page - A33 ・L15 - October.16.2007...
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VMA10003-R.3727.A 15. Dark DPC The position of "Dark dead pixel" under bright environment is calculated, and written in "Flash Rom". Device ・AC adapter (EH-65A) or fresh battery, ND filter (1.0), Color viewer, Luminance meter (BM-3000), Color meter This adjustment is the same structure as described in "WB/AGC adjustment". ND(1.0) filter Color viewer Procedure...
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VMA10003-R.3727.A ・ Press "OK" button twice. ・ Select and press "OK" button. ・ Dark DPC adjustment starts. ・ The result appears in the lower right portion of the screen. ・ Turn camera OFF. Standard: DP NUM 7000 or less Additional page - A35 ・L15...
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VMA10003-R.3727.A 16. Light/S.S Shoot with the shutter being closed, and check "Light pixel". The shutter is open for 30 minutes, and the position of "Slow shutter dead pixel" is calculated and written in "Flash Rom". Device ・ AC adapter (EH-65A) (The measurement takes as long as 30 minutes, so use the AC.) Procedure ・...
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VMA10003-R.3727.A 17. FLASH WB The average of light is calculated, and "RGain" and "BGain" data is recorded in "Flash Rom" of camera. Device ・AC adapter (EH-65A) or fresh battery, standard reflector [Preparation] ・ Set the camera to face right in front of the grey chart (standard reflection paper) as below. ・...
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VMA10003-R.3727.A ・ Press "OK" button twice. ・ Select and press "OK" button. ・ FLASH SB adjustment starts. ・ The result appears in the lower right portion of the screen. ・ Turn camera OFF. Additional page - A38 ・L15 - October.16.2007...
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VMA10003-R.3727.A 18. Cancellation setting of adjustment program Procedure ・ Turn camera OFF. Then, press "power" button a few seconds, and start the program. ・ Press "Playback" button to switch the screen. ・ Press "Select" button, and choose "BOOT TYPE". ・ Press "Playback" button. ・...
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VMA10003-R.3727.A Caution: Even if the SD card that includes "Enable PTPAP" is not inserted, pressing "Tele", "OK", and "POWER" buttons simultaneously will initiate the adjustment program. So follow the below procedure. Procedure Copy "Enable PTPAP" into SD card, and insert it into the camera. Connect PC and the camera via USB, and turn the camera ON.
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VMA10003-R.3727.A 19. Firmware update (Firmware Ver.1.0 for commercial products) Device ・AC adapter EH-65A ・Updating SD-card×1 [Create the SD card that is for updating the firmware] 1) Format the SD card on PC. 2) Create a folder named "firmware" in the root directory of the SD card. 3) Copy "firmware.bin"...
VAA75023-R.3710.A FUSE arrangement (MAIN BOARD UNIT ) FUSE Function of FUSE Fuse broken circuit SPEC. Strobe board BAT Protection ( abnormal Power ) No Power 2A/32V Main board BAT Protection ( abnormal Power ) No Power 2A/32V - E16 ・L15 -...
VAA10003-R.3727.A Inspection Standards Item Criteria Applied tool(s) External view Gap/Difference in height Visual check ・ General components Gap: 0.3mm or less Difference in steps (height): 0.15 mm or less ・When the battery cover is opened/closed: Gap in its periphery: 0.3 mm or less Gap in the bottom: 0.5 mm or less Difference btwn right and left:...
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VAA10003-R.3727.A Item Criteria Applied tool(s) Image quality EIAJ chart Resolution at AF Resolution at AF ・ The resolution must correspond to the following values in all the Photoshop (EIAJ chart shooting) postures of the EIAJ chart evaluation. Siemens chart < Hight 8M(3264) > ・Center horizontal/vertical: 1200 TV pcs.
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VAA10003-R.3727.A Item Criteria Applied tool(s) Image quality In the case of AF ・ The resolution must correspond to the following value in the EIAJ chart (0.3 ~ 0.15m) whole zoom area. Photoshop Center horizontal/vertical: 1000 TV pcs. Siemens chart (Take a picture for the whole zoom area in the high image quality mode.) In the case of "out of ・...
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VAA10003-R.3727.A Item Criteria Applied tool(s) Dust appearance ・ There must not be an outstanding dust in a picture. Photoshop ・When the picture center (within the circle whose diameter is 80% CRT monitor of the short side) is Zone I and its outside is Zone II, the light reduc- tion against the periphery must be as follows : ...
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VAA10003-R.3727.A Item Criteria Applied tool(s) VR function Vibration control ・Take a picture 3 times in each position (for horizontal and verti- Antivibration accuracy cal shooting.) If even one result is out of standard, the function inspection device (Process inspection) is judged as defective. ・Standard : 10 pixels or less Electric characteristics Constant voltage...
VMA10003-R.3727.A 工具一覧表 Tool List ※:新規工具 ※:New tool 工具番号 名 称 備 考 Tool No. Name Remarks J63070 カラービューア 500K 共通 COMMON (100-240Volts) Colour Viwer 5100K E900, E90, E950, E700,E800,E995,E775 E885,E5000,L4,S9,L0, J63090 Common 共通 コリメーター (C-DSC) Collimator (C-DSC) 共通 Common 二次元バーコードリーダー J61222 Two-dimensional bar code leader S0, L2, S500, S50, P5000,P500 △(追加)...
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VMA10003-R.3727.A ※:新規工具 ※:New tool 工具番号 名 称 備 考 Tool No Name Remarks RJ ���� ���� AC アダプター (EH-65A) 商品�� No.RJ available AC adapter(EH-65A) To use Product ※ J6504 J6504 6504 L5_EEPROMTOOL L5 専� Exclusive for L5 ※ J6505 Service Center Tool L5 専�...
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VMA10003-R.3727.A ※:新規工具 ※:New tool 工具番号 名 称 備 考 Name Tool No Remarks J8360 標準反射板 Common 共通 Standard reflection paper EDB00 ネシ゛ロック(赤)40C Screw lock 40C EDA0 セメダイン ハイスーパー 5 Cemedain high super 5 J6703 セメダイン スーパー X Cemedain super X -T3 ・L15 -...
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