<p>I picked up an Olympus 35EC and ED for $10. It turns out their is a little circuit board and wires in it, detached from the board, which must have been soldered to the plate. I have not yet bought batteries for it, but will soon. I'm wondering what the purpose of the plate and wires are and if the camera will function without them. Thanks - Jimmy<br> <img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3911/14735786041_cc48dd8fd8_c.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="800" /></p>