Polaroid Automatic 100 Bottom Frame Spring Replacement

Written By: Katie Miller
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Polaroid Automatic 100 Bottom Frame Spring Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

4

Time Required

15 minutes

Introduction

The spring is located within a slender metal mount that is screwed into the front underside of the Polaroid. It is below the camera lens and can be seen through the mount it is within.

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    • Fully extend the bellows to prevent collapse using the #1 tab.

    • Remove the camera cover in order to make the camera easier to work with.

    • When collapsing bellows, press down on the metal frame above the bellows.

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    • Remove the Phillips #0 6mm screw on the shutter mount and the washers using a size 5 nut driver.

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    • Unscrew the 4.5 mm Phillips screw on the right with a Phillips #0 Screwdriver.

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    • Remove the spring from the shutter mount.

    • The hooks on the ends of the spring within the shutter mount may recoil when being removed, and may be sharp enough to puncture skin.

    • When reassembling, getting the smaller screw on the right hand side can be challenging. It may be helpful to tip the camera upside down so that gravity helps the screw fall into place.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Author

Katie Miller

Member since: 14/04/15

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2 comments

Thank you so very much!!!

You saved my camera and my sanity!!!!

CAROL HOLDER -

Has anyone ever had to replace their bellows with a new one? If so, where do I get one from?

sbenite -