Nikon Coolscan V Service?

<p>I have a Nikon Coolscan V but haven't used it for awhile. I scanned some 35mm neg film last night and the film came out badly scratched--tiny little random scratches all over it, some with a circular motion. I figure dust and crud got in there. SO, where I can I send it for cleaning?</p>

<p>Kent in SD</p>

<p>Were you using the SR-21 adapter (the one that pulls the film in? If so, did it make its normal noises?</p>

<p>Yes to both questions. I was scanning strips of film that were five images long.</p>

<p>Kent in SD</p>

<p>A firend had a similar problem, very dirty inside. He was able to open it up and clean it himself with excellent results. He says it is not hard to do. I'm using it for a large scanning project now. I'm just doing individual slides though.<br /><br />Rick H.</p>

<p>If you are going to try opening and cleaning it, there's a guide here:<br>

<a href="http://www.pearsonimaging.com/articles/howto/ls5000cleaning.html">

http://www.pearsonimaging.com/articles/howto/ls5000cleaning.html</a></p>

<p>Colin, he doesn't need to take the main unit apart for this service, just the SR-21.<br>

Pull the SR-21 out and push the little oval button on top so you can flip down the front. Then the plastic top comes right off. Use a blower and possibly some alcohol-moistened Qtips to clean the rubber rollers.</p>

<p>Al</p>

<p>Colin,</p>

<p>Thank you for the link. </p>

<p>Sorry to be late getting back. Al has it right.</p>

<p> The SR-21 was easy to get apart, and I saw several black roller in there that might be the culprit. I'll have to get to it later in the weekend.</p>

<p>Kent in sD</p>