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Removing Minolta X-370 Bottom Cover

Introduction

Only requires removing a few screws. No special tools required.

What you need

  1. Removing Minolta X-370 Bottom Cover, Minolta X-370 Battery Replacement: step 1, image 1 of 2 Removing Minolta X-370 Bottom Cover, Minolta X-370 Battery Replacement: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Flip the camera so that the bottom is facing you.

    • Take a spare coin and unscrew the battery cover off.

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  2. Removing Minolta X-370 Bottom Cover: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the batteries, making sure to note their proper alignment.

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    Hi just checking which type of batteries are required? You have two types listed, the SR44/LR44 (I understand those are the same types of batteries) then the CR-1 / 3 /3N 3V battery? How many batteries do I need and which type will I need? thanks!

    Juliette Perry-Dumarquez - Reply

  4. Removing Minolta X-370 Bottom Cover, Bottom Cover: step 3, image 1 of 2 Removing Minolta X-370 Bottom Cover, Bottom Cover: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Remove two 4.8mm screws.

    • Remove one 3.4mm screw.

    • Remove one 2.65mm screw.

    • Lift off the back cover.

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  5. Removing Minolta X-370 Bottom Cover: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove three 3.5mm screws.

    • Remove two 3.8mm screws.

    • Remove one 6.35mm screw.

    • Remove one 4mm screw. Lift off the disk.

    • Remove one 5.11mm screw.

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  6. Removing Minolta X-370 Bottom Cover: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Lift up the silver, metal piece

    • Please note that some internal pieces may come loose during this process.

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Conclusion

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

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good advice, will use, have multiple Minolta cameras to work with.

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