Hand Grip Disassembly and Reassembly
Note: The 455 Hand Grip Assembly is identical to the one used in later
(after #1854) 403's.
Disassembly
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Disassemble in the sequence shown by the circled numbers 1
on Figure 3-2.
As screws are removed, set them aside grouped according to the steps
performed.
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Using a thin blade "stiletto" tool, carefully pry up the Decorative Plate (cover)
cemented to the top of the Hand Grip.
•
Remove the two screws from the top and the three from the bottom of the outer half of
the Hand Grip.
•
Lift out the battery contacts and unsolder their wire leads.
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Remove the four screws holding the inter half of the Hand Grip to the Camera
Body (two each at the top and bottom).
Reassembly
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Perform disassembly operations 1 - 5 in reverse order.
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