Pentax PZ-1p Body Panel Removal

Unlatch battery compartment door.

Remove one 1.7 x 4.0 mm screw.

Remove six 1.7 x 2.5 mm shoulder screws.

Remove one 1.7 x 2.5 mm long shoulder screw.

The bottom cover may be adhered with double sided tape in some locations. Use a spudger to gently work it loose.

Check that the physical panorama switch on the bottom cover and the electrical switch mate properly.

Push button to pop up the flash.

Remove two 1.7 x 2.5 mm screws.

Detach snaps by lifting the side of the flash cover, bending it up and away from the housing.

Push flash back down to the stored position.

Remove two 1.7 x 2.5 mm screws underneath the pop-up flash.

Remove one 1.7 x 2.5 mm panhead screw above the pop-up flash.

Remove two 1.7 x 2.5 mm shoulder screws near the eye piece.

Remove two 1.7 x 2.5 mm shoulder screws by the strap lugs.

Remove one 1.7 x 6.0 mm screw inside the battery compartment.

Lift off the top cover.

Check that the physical power switch and the electrical power switch are both in the same position before installation.

Push the release latch down to remove the film door.

Peel off rubber covering from grip.

Remove one 1.7 x 5.0 mm screw.

Lift off the front body panel.