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Removing Minolta X-370 Lens Holder

Introduction

You will be removing some leather grips, which you will reuse, to access some screws. Be careful not to tear these grips.

What you need

  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.

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  2. Removing Minolta X-370 Lens Holder: 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

  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.

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  6. 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.

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  7. 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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    The photo is wrong, the red dot should be facing north, instead of west.

    Laura Ceja - Reply

  8. Removing Minolta X-370 Lens Holder: step 7, image 1 of 3 Removing Minolta X-370 Lens Holder: step 7, image 2 of 3 Removing Minolta X-370 Lens Holder: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • 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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  11. Removing Minolta X-370 Lens Holder: step 10, image 1 of 2 Removing Minolta X-370 Lens Holder: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • 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.

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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 ?

Klaus Kohlhas - Reply

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