Minolta Dimage Xt Capture Button Replacement

Written By: Megan Milam

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Minolta Dimage Xt Capture Button Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

15 minutes

Introduction

This guide disassembles the capture button, so the device can be checked for a broken spring or for debris blocking its movement.

Tools

Step 1

Locate and remove the silver screws on each side of the camera.
Use the Phillips #00 Screwdriver to unscrew all 2.0mm (4 instances) and 4.0mm (2 instances) screws.

#000 bit seems to work better. There are seven screws in total (2 on either end and 3 on bottom).

Doug Ewing -

Step 2

Then, carefully pry apart the front and back outer casing away from the internal components.
Be aware of the ribbon wire that will disconnect when the casing is detached.

Lens cover can be accessed without removing rear housing. I was able to lift off the front to access the lens cover mechanism while leaving the rear in place.

Doug Ewing -

Step 3

Choosing the front half of the casing, locate the capture button on the top.
Using tweezers, apply pressure to the two black hooks (circled in red) while holding the button down from the outside of the case.

Step 4

The button will spring free. The capture device consists of the plastic button and a small metal spring.
The button can be reassembled by using the tweezers to place the spring rectangle-side down on the button and snapping the button back into place.

Conclusion

Reassemble the casing by reversing steps 1 and 2.

Author

Megan Milam

Member since: 11/03/13

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