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Re: [OM] Om-1n top plate removal?

Subject: Re: [OM] Om-1n top plate removal?
From: Mark Dapoz <md@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 27 Jul 2002 23:16:14 -0400 (EDT)
On Sat, 27 Jul 2002, Frank Griffin wrote:

> Thanks Mark !  I have the cover off now. There is some foam there turning
> to mush. Is the foam on the top there all that should be removed, or is
> there more under the cover that is on the prism? 

Only the foam over the prism, just under the flash shoe bracket, is all
that needs to be removed.  Lighter fluid or methanol are good solvents
for the foam.

>                                               Hmmmm, and where did
> that large spring come from? :-0

It fits over the back locking bracket (front left of body, next to the rewind
shaft, as you're facing the back of the camera).
                                -mark


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