How to Reinstall the Film Door Lever in your Polaroid I-2

Introduction

Use this guide to reinstall the film door lever in your Polaroid I-2 camera.

The film door lever is secured primarily by the front cover, so it's liable to fall out once you remove the front cover for repairs.

The lever itself is responsible for opening the film door via the switch on the left edge of the camera. If you don't reinstall the lever properly, you may be unable to open the film door to add new film.

Step 1 Replace the spring

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Place the spring on the peg along the right edge of the frame, directly under the flash.
Orient the spring so its arms are pointing toward the lens.

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Step 2 Replace the lever

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Orient the lever so its clip is aligned with the arms of the spring.
Move the lever toward the camera, making sure the clip is compressing the spring.
While compressing the spring, slide the middle of the lever over its cutout on the camera until it snaps into place.
This can be a little tricky, as you have to constantly compress the spring while aligning the cutout. Work slowly and avoid moving the lever horizontally to prevent the spring from ejecting.