Troubleshooting; Flashcube Problems; Electronic Flash Problems (Camera Related) - Polaroid ProPack Repair Manual

The following charts are divided into:
A.

FLASHCUBE PROBLEMS

B. ELECTRONIC FLASH PROBLEMS
C. CAMERA/SHUTTER PROBLEMS
NOTE: Before using the charts to troubleshoot the camera, first check the condition of the
Be certain the battery polarities are in proper orientation. If you reach the point
where the camera is disassembled to the baseblock level, examine the wiring
for obvious faults before going further.
A. FLASHCUBE PROBLEMS
Problem
Flashcube will not
index for all four
flashes
Flashcubes will
not fire

3. TROUBLESHOOTING

Probable Cause
1. Flashcube not wound
fully.
2. Dirt or foreign matter
flashcube holder.
3. Component within
flashcube holder
broken.
1. Batteries low or
dead.
2. Defective flashcube.
3. Battery contacts
oxidized or bent.
4. Battery buss bar
oxidized or bent.
5. Mounting screws
loose or missing.
6. Flashcube contacts
dirty or not touching.
7. Malfunction in
electrical circuit
(flash contact broken)
* use a Q-tip dampened with alcohol.
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Corrective Action
1. Wind flashcube to its limit.
to its limit. Instruct customer
proper operation.
2. Clean holder with com-
pressed air.
3. Replace flashcube holder.
1. Replace batteries (check for
possible short circuit).
2. Replace flashcube
3. Clean or replace contact
4. Clean or replace battery
buss bar contact.
5. Tighten or replace
screws.
6. Clean contacts and reform
as needed.*
7. Replace baseblock
assembly.
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