First
pry off the side clips holding the assembly together;
start with the narrow side -- This can usually be
done with your fingers but may need a little help
prying with a nail file or wood stick.
Once the side
clips are removed the assembly falls into numerous
parts -- the film pod tab (shown below, left)
which may have been stuck in the assembly will fall
out at this stage. No further work may be needed and
you can re-assemble immediatly if that was all that
was wrong.
Inspect the
axle screws for the roller assembly -- they are often
loose and/or bent. A little bent is OK unless you
have replacements on hand -- once they are broken
off the repair is much more difficult.
The catch which
grabs the tab at the end of the film packet can be
worn. Its engagement with the clip on the end of the
packet can be improved by punching the flat spring
as in the picture. Try this when the packet won't
"latch" and allow the film to be uncovered for exposure.
Reassembly
is easy with a trick. Lay the long flat film pressure
springs out (They don't need to be replaced often,
and can be fairly bent and worn and still work well)
and place the "envelope latch" over the short ends
of the flat springs. Use a credit card or driver's
license with a rubber band to hold things together.
This view
shows the short end of the film spring held down by
the envelope latch and then the driver's license.
Assemble the front and back plates with the rubber
band and card in place, push on the side clips and
then remove the card and rubber band.
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