michael_riggs Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 Well, it finally happened. I slipped while taking a picture and broke my camera. Just the tiny little latch on the body that the film door hooks on to broke off and now my camera is unusable. Simple repair, right? Nope. $150 the service center says. I can buy another used version of my camera cheaper or possibly the newer model. But I'm stubborn and want to try and fix it myself. And I'm a cheapskate. I've tried to find a servie manual online that would provide instructions but all I've found are diagrams of the parts and advanced user guides. Does anybody know where one is hiding at? The older questions posted don't provide info I haven't already found. kthxbia... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenryUK Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 The closest I could find is a service manual for an Elan II (EOS 50E) from manuals2go. The two bodies are pretty similar. The door latch is the same part number CF1-3129. You just have to undo the two screws in the latch side cover. Don't let the spring escape! Be careful not to damage the latch position switch. Henry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_riggs Posted December 24, 2007 Author Share Posted December 24, 2007 OK, I found the part on Ebay for $10. Is there any special tweezer I need for the spring? If I can fix it for 1/15th of what the factory wanted that would be fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenryUK Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 Apart from a small cross head screwdriver, all you need is patience, manual dexterity and meticulous notes/pictures of any parts before you dismantle them. A very small crochet hook makes a good spring puller but it's not really needed for this job. The door latch assembly is pretty simple but there are the side cover, possibly two metal spacers that the screws go through, the spring, and the latch itself. The latch has to operate a pair of phosphor bronze contacts that tell the camera's control system that the door is open or shut. It is possible to get this out of engagement if you're not careful. Good luck. Henry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuppyDigs Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 Replacement of the door latch was an oft discussed topic back in the day. Sometimes the light’s all shining on me. Other times I can barely see. - Robert Hunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eosdoc Posted December 25, 2007 Share Posted December 25, 2007 <a target=loser href= http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=008aPI >http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=008aPI</a> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_riggs Posted December 27, 2007 Author Share Posted December 27, 2007 Henry, Julian, and puppy, thanks for the advice. I feel confident that I can fix it myself. I'm just waiting for the ebay auction to end and for the Elan to return to the camera store. Although, I'm a 28 year old bachelor, so I don't exactly have crochet hooks lying about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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