j_newy
listener
ok, i've asked on the other RF area and i decided my problem has escalated to the "Repair" section
My hi-matic f didn't work, so looking around found the common prioblem was the negative wire corroding away, trying to resolder a 30yr old piece of wire didn't go so well. It broke
now its too short to resolder and I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions?
Should i fully dismantle the camera and try to fix this black wire, or just call it dead? If anyone knows of a repair manual i would be ever so thankful!!!!
And i have tried kyphoto and there is nothing there to help me, usually my search efforts turn up the required information but i think i need specialist help here, or just experience haha
thanks for any help!
My hi-matic f didn't work, so looking around found the common prioblem was the negative wire corroding away, trying to resolder a 30yr old piece of wire didn't go so well. It broke
now its too short to resolder and I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions? Should i fully dismantle the camera and try to fix this black wire, or just call it dead? If anyone knows of a repair manual i would be ever so thankful!!!!
And i have tried kyphoto and there is nothing there to help me, usually my search efforts turn up the required information but i think i need specialist help here, or just experience haha
thanks for any help!
sig
Well-known
No luck so far?
If the wire broke go to Dick Smith and buy new ones and extend it. Replacing it completely is probably more correct (I am lazy, I would just extend).
If the wire broke go to Dick Smith and buy new ones and extend it. Replacing it completely is probably more correct (I am lazy, I would just extend).
j_newy
listener
yeah i might give extending it a go... its just so fragile haha
jesse1dog
Light Catcher
Somewhere on RFF there was someone who was using electrically conductive glue for just this problem. Can't find the 'handle' on this, but just a suggestion. Not one I have tried though.
Best of luck.
jesse
Best of luck.
jesse
zuikologist
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Electrically conductive glue works a treat. I have used it for meter wire repairs on three K1000 cameras instead of soldering (wire glued to battery holder).