Tools for Hexar Sticky Button fix

[vijayrff]

Hello folks,
I am going to attempt the fix for the sticky shutter button on the Hexar that's well documented here:

http://silvergrain.com/labs/Konica_Hexar#Shutter_release_.28erratic_pre-focus.29_problem

After some searching, I found that Micro Tools was a recommended place to get repair tools.

I'm wondering what type of screwdriver(s) I should get. I found several on this page:
http://www.micro-tools.com/store/SearchByCategory.aspx?CategoryCode=NIWA

If anyone has recommendations on which screwdrivers to get, I would appreciate it.

Thanks,
Vijay

 

[Ghiom]

the screw driver I have use for fixing my Hexar is the same one that I use for my eye-glasses...

😉

 

[vijayrff]

Thanks, I'll give it a try 🙂

 

[vijayrff]

Did it! And the shutter button seems to work fine.

I used a Philips #0 screwdriver and Goof Off cleaner.

Here's a few things I didn't anticipate, even after reading the instructions on the silvergrain wiki.

It was harder to remove the metal top of the switch assembly than I thought it would be. Prying off the side that's towards the front of the camera was easier. Used my fingernail for that.

The printed circuit board that sits atop the switch assembly is connected to the circuitry under it via a flexible ribbon and connector. I tried releasing the connector but it seemed hard and I didn't want to force it. So in the end I worked on the switch assembly with the PCB unscrewed but still attached to the ribbon connector.


During reassembly, I had to try putting the top cover on twice. This is because there are moving parts on the printed circuit board that need to physically align with the dials and switches on the top plate.

Anyway, all this may be obvious to people experienced with repair but I am adding these notes to this thread in case there are other repair newbies who come along later and want to try this.