Introduction
Any disassembly of the LX body will compromise the weather sealing. New seals must be reapplied during final reassembly to restore weather proofing.
What you need
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Place a thin tool in the rewind fork and unscrew the topside knob.
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Remove the washer under the rewind knob.
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Remove three #000 5.5 mm screws.
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Remove exposure compensation dial assembly.
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Remove washer.
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Remove rubber seal.
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Remove one #00 X mm screw.
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Remove one #00 2.5 mm screw.
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Use isopropyl alcohol to soften the adhesive along the edge of the leatherette.
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Use a dull spudger or scraper to peel off the covering.
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Turn the self timer lever to the 9 o'clock position.
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Loosen the entire right side leatherette in the same manner, then work it over and around the self timer lever to remove.
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Remove the two cover plates under the leatherette.
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They may stick to the covering adhesive and come off on their own.
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This small plug may also be loose.
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Unsolder one gray wire.
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Unsolder two yellow wires.
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Unsolder one blue wire.
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Unsolder one red wire.
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Unscrew four #00 X mm screws.
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Unsolder one white wire.
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Unsolder one pink wire.
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Unsolder one light green wire.
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Check the mounting points for shim washers. If they are loose, note the position and remove.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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