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PDC 2000/3000 Repair Manual
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Camera Malfunctions
Once the camera malfunction is determined, perform the following:
CAUTION
To prevent electrostatic damage to camera components, the repair
technician must be grounded in accordance with approved grounding
procedures.
In addition, the camera must be placed on an anti-static mat.
1. Place the camera on a padded work area to prevent scratches to its exterior surfaces.
2. Remove the camera’s top cover as follows: (Figure 4-1)
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Turn the camera power off and remove the battery tray.
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Remove the lens assembly.
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Remove the eyecup retainer and the eyecup from the viewfinder assembly.
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Open the rubber SCSI connector door and remove the two (2) screws from inside the
compartment.
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Turn the camera over and remove the four (4) remaining screws that secures the top
cover to the bottom cover assembly.
Note:
Location of four (4) remaining screws:
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Two (2) from the battery tray area.
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Two (2) from either side of the lens housing.
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Holding the top and bottom halves together, turn the camera right-side-up on the
padded work area.
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Place a foam pad to the left, towards the SCSI connector end of the camera.
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Carefully disengage the rubber edit PC board from the bottom cover while pivoting the
top cover up and to the left, towards the SCSI connector end.
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Gently place the top cover onto the foam pad.
