Introduction
Removing the top cover of the ME Super is the first step in many repairs. It also gives the technician access to some of the adjustment points for the light meter.
What you need
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Wrap a piece of masking tape around your thumb, sticky side out.
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Turn the wind lever cap clockwise to remove (it is reverse threaded).
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Remove the wind lever lock ring (it is also reverse threaded).
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Remove the brass spring washer.
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Place a tool in the fork of the rewind spindle.
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Unscrew the rewind lever.
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Remove the lock ring with a spanner.
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Lift off the ISO/Exposure Compensation dial.
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Ensure that the ISO dial couples with the tab on the resistor.
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Turn the Exposure Compensation to 1/4x then back to 4x while gently pushing down. This will help the dial engage with the detent mechanism properly.
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Remove two 3.3 mm #00 screws.
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Remove one 3.2 mm #00 screw.
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Remove one 2.6 mm #00 screw.
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Lift off the top cover. The silver trim piece is loose and may fall away.
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Remove loose washer.
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The shutter pin is loose. Make sure it is in place before installing the top cover.
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The mode dial pin must be properly coupled with the mechanisms in the camera for it to work.
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Set the mode dial to 'M'. Place the top cover on the camera. Move the mode dial to 'B' then back to 'M' while gently pushing down.
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The mode dial should click into place and work properly.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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