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Removing Minolta X-370 Lens Holder

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  1. Removing Minolta X-370 Lens Holder, Minolta X-370 Battery Replacement: step 1, image 1 of 2 Removing Minolta X-370 Lens Holder, 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.

  2. Removing Minolta X-370 Lens Holder: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the batteries, making sure to note their proper alignment.

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

  5. Removing Minolta X-370 Lens Holder: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Lift up the silver, metal piece

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

  6. Removing Minolta X-370 Lens Holder, Lens Holder: step 6, image 1 of 3 Removing Minolta X-370 Lens Holder, Lens Holder: step 6, image 2 of 3 Removing Minolta X-370 Lens Holder, Lens Holder: step 6, image 3 of 3
    • Remove four 4.45mm screws and remove the alignment ring.

    • Remove the interior metal ring and the black plastic ring. Pay attention to the spring's location.

    • Pay attention to the alignment of the interior metal ring and the black plastic ring.

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    • Remove the two black stoppers.

    • Using the metal spudger, remove the two triangular hangers.

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    • Using the metal spudger, peel off the right leather cover.

    • Be careful not to tear the cover because you will need to use it again.

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    • Use the metal spudger to remove both the grip cover and the left leather cover.

    • Be careful not to tear the covers because you will need to use them again.

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    • Remove two 5.3mm screws.

    • Remove two 5.3mm screws.

    • Remove one 2.35mm screws.

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    • Remove the left and right plastic covers.

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    • Remove two 6.65mm screws.

    • Remove two 2.93mm screws.

    • Remove four 5.3mm screws.

    • Remove the black plastic lens holder.

Conclusion

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

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I have Problems to assemble the new black plastic lens holder.

The space between camera Cup and the housing is very low.

Did someone have the same Problems ?

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