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=== Film advance lever is loose ===
Make sure the rewind button is not stuck down. Open the back door and rotate the advance sprocket back and forth to release the button. If this does not work, [guide|5823|take the bottom cover off] and check the white plastic gear near the take up shaft. If the gear is broken it will need to be replaced. You may also opt for removing and replacing the [http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Repair/Removing-Minolta-X-370-Film-Winding-Lever/5824/1|filmguide|5824|film winding lever] if you'd like.
Make sure the rewind button is not stuck down. Open the back door and rotate the advance sprocket back and forth to release the button. If this does not work, [guide|5823|take the bottom cover off] and check the white plastic gear near the take up shaft. If the gear is broken it will need to be replaced. You may also opt for removing and replacing the [http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Repair/Removing-Minolta-X-370-Film-Winding-Lever/5824/1|filmguide|5824|film winding lever] if you'd like.
=== Film advance lever is stuck ===
=== The mirror is dirty ===
Remove the camera lens and wipe the mirror with cleaning solution and a microfiber cloth. If you'd like to make the mirror more accessible, you may '''remove[http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Repair/Removing-Minolta-X-370-Lens-Holder/5826/1|remove the lens holder'''holder].
Remove the camera lens and wipe the mirror with cleaning solution and a microfiber cloth. If you'd like to make the mirror more accessible, you may '''remove[http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Repair/Removing-Minolta-X-370-Lens-Holder/5826/1|remove the lens holder'''holder].
=== The viewfinder lens is dirty ===

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