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Minolta QTsi Maxxum Shutter Button Replacement

Introduction

Replace your broken shutter release button so that you can take pictures with your camera.

What you need

  1. Minolta QTsi Maxxum Shutter Button Replacement, Shutter Button: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Locate the battery compartment on the bottom panel of the camera.

    • Open the battery door by using a coin.

    • In the counterclockwise direction, twist the coin in the battery door groove to open it.

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  2. Minolta QTsi Maxxum Shutter Button Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Two batteries are located inside the battery chamber.

    • Remove the two batteries from the battery chamber by picking them up.

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  3. Minolta QTsi Maxxum Shutter Button Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • There is a screw located underneath the batteries in the battery compartment.

    • Unscrew and remove the (1) black Phillips #00 5mm screw from the battery compartment.

    • Ensure good lighting before attempting to remove this screw because it is hard to see inside the compartment.

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  5. Minolta QTsi Maxxum Shutter Button Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • From underneath the flash assembly, remove the (1) black Phillips #00 5mm screw

    • Be careful because you can lose the screw

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  6. Minolta QTsi Maxxum Shutter Button Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • The only screws remaining that hold the top panel of the camera in place are located next to the view finder.

    • Remove the (2) black Phillips #00 5mm screws from both sides of the view finder.

    • Be careful because you can lose the screw

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  7. Minolta QTsi Maxxum Shutter Button Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Minolta QTsi Maxxum Shutter Button Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • The top panel of the camera should now be easy to lift off. If it is not, make sure that all screws and attachments, listed in steps 1-5, have been removed.

    • Once all screws are removed, lift the top panel from the camera.

    • Be careful when removing the top panel because there are wires connected to it.

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  8. Minolta QTsi Maxxum Shutter Button Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Use a metal spudger to push the button out of its socket so that you can place a new one in its place.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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