SX-70 Repair - Revision history

Zaggstudios: /* Repair Tools */ - Added newly available 1mm Square bits

2022-01-27T19:39:07Z

Repair Tools: - Added newly available 1mm Square bits

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	*Screwdriver		*Screwdriver
	**If you have an early SX-70 model like the Model 1, your camera may have '''Torx T4 screws'''.		**If you have an early SX-70 model like the Model 1, your camera may have '''Torx T4 screws'''.
	**Most models of the SX-70, however, use a proprietary '''1mm x 1mm square head screw'''. Screwdrivers for this size ~~are~~ not commercially available. Many DIY repair people make their own screwdriver by filing down a slightly larger bit. There are some custom-made screwdrivers available for purchase online, ~~but~~ prices can be over $100. Using another incorrectly sized screwdriver is not recommended because the screws strip very easily.		**Most models of the SX-70, however, use a proprietary '''1mm x 1mm square head screw'''. Screwdrivers for this size were not commercially available for awhile. Many DIY repair people make their own screwdriver by filing down a slightly larger bit. There are now some small shops offering 1mm x 1mm square bits, and there are some custom-made screwdrivers available for purchase online. The bits are more affordable, as prices for the screwdrivers can be over $100. Using another incorrectly sized screwdriver is not recommended because the screws strip very easily.
			**'''Where to find 1mm x 1mm Square/Robertson Bits:'''
			***Retrograde Engineer: [https://www.etsy.com/listing/1054669894/sx-70-repair-screwdriver-bit-1mm-x-1mm Etsy] \| [https://www.ebay.com/itm/SX-70-Repair-Screwdriver-Bit-1mm-x-1mm-Square-Robertson-Screwdriver-Bit/125084859970 eBay]
			*** PolaStudio: [https://polastudio.online/collections/frontpage/products/1mm-x-1mm-squarescrewdriver-for-repair-polaroid-sx-70-camera Web Store]
	[[File:Placeholder.png\|200px\|border\|center\|1mm square head and screwdriver]]		[[File:Placeholder.png\|200px\|border\|center\|1mm square head and screwdriver]]
	*long thin pointed punch tool (for removing hinge pins)		*long thin pointed punch tool (for removing hinge pins)

Redrose at 15:23, 28 January 2021

2021-01-28T15:23:36Z

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	*Screwdriver		*Screwdriver
	**If you have an early SX-70 model like the Model 1, your camera may have '''Torx T5 screws'''.		**If you have an early SX-70 model like the Model 1, your camera may have '''Torx T4 screws'''.
	**Most models of the SX-70, however, use a proprietary '''1mm x 1mm square head screw'''. Screwdrivers for this size are not commercially available. Many DIY repair people make their own screwdriver by filing down a slightly larger bit. There are some custom-made screwdrivers available for purchase online, but prices can be over $100. Using another incorrectly sized screwdriver is not recommended because the screws strip very easily.		**Most models of the SX-70, however, use a proprietary '''1mm x 1mm square head screw'''. Screwdrivers for this size are not commercially available. Many DIY repair people make their own screwdriver by filing down a slightly larger bit. There are some custom-made screwdrivers available for purchase online, but prices can be over $100. Using another incorrectly sized screwdriver is not recommended because the screws strip very easily.
	[[File:Placeholder.png\|200px\|border\|center\|1mm square head and screwdriver]]		[[File:Placeholder.png\|200px\|border\|center\|1mm square head and screwdriver]]

Cammyt5: added repair tools section

2021-01-27T21:12:53Z

added repair tools section

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	;'''[[SX-70 Internal Mechanics\|⚫ Internal mechanics]]'''		;'''[[SX-70 Internal Mechanics\|⚫ Internal mechanics]]'''
	: includes everything not included above, including circuity and all internal moving parts		: includes everything not included above, including circuity and all internal moving parts


			== Repair Tools ==

			When SX-70s were originally repaired by Polaroid technicians, they had access to many proprietary tools that are nearly impossible to find today. Much of the camera can be accessed without using these tools (albeit with greater difficulty). Here is a general list of the tools you may need to access many parts of the camera:

			*Screwdriver
			**If you have an early SX-70 model like the Model 1, your camera may have '''Torx T5 screws'''.
			**Most models of the SX-70, however, use a proprietary '''1mm x 1mm square head screw'''. Screwdrivers for this size are not commercially available. Many DIY repair people make their own screwdriver by filing down a slightly larger bit. There are some custom-made screwdrivers available for purchase online, but prices can be over $100. Using another incorrectly sized screwdriver is not recommended because the screws strip very easily.
			[[File:Placeholder.png\|200px\|border\|center\|1mm square head and screwdriver]]
			*long thin pointed punch tool (for removing hinge pins)
			*short 90° bent pointed punch tool (for removing hinge pins)
			*plastic prying tool (for removing faceplates)
			*plastic scraper (for removing leather and adhesive)
			*tweezers
			*soldiering iron (for electronic repairs)

Cammyt5: added image and color guide

2021-01-27T20:40:38Z

added image and color guide

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	[[File:Sx-70 component diagram.png\|400px\|border\|center\|components of the SX-70 as separated by this wiki]]		[[File:Sx-70 component diagram.png\|400px\|border\|center\|components of the SX-70 as separated by this wiki]]

	;'''[[SX-70 Shutter Assembly\|Shutter assembly]]'''		;'''[[SX-70 Shutter Assembly\|🔵 Shutter assembly]]'''
	;'''[[SX-70 Sonar Unit\|Sonar unit]]'''		;'''[[SX-70 Sonar Unit\|🟢 Sonar unit]]'''
	: for the SLR 680 and 690, also includes the flash components		: for the SLR 680 and 690, also includes the flash components
	;'''[[SX-70 Film Door\|Film door]]'''		;'''[[SX-70 Film Door\|🔴 Film door]]'''
	;'''[[SX-70 Viewfinder Assembly\|Viewfinder assembly]]'''		;'''[[SX-70 Viewfinder Assembly\|🟡 Viewfinder assembly]]'''
	;'''[[SX-70 Outer Frame\|Outer frame]]'''		;'''[[SX-70 Outer Frame\|🟣 Outer frame]]'''
	: includes the leather and accessing the internal mechanics		: includes the leather and accessing the internal mechanics
	;'''[[SX-70 Internal Mechanics\|Internal mechanics]]'''		;'''[[SX-70 Internal Mechanics\|⚫ Internal mechanics]]'''
	: includes everything not included above, including circuity and all internal moving parts		: includes everything not included above, including circuity and all internal moving parts

Cammyt5: added image

2021-01-27T20:38:06Z

added image

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	Cameras in the SX-70 family are complex machines that can be separated into hundreds of unique components. For ease of navigation, this wiki breaks the SX-70's components into six categories:		Cameras in the SX-70 family are complex machines that can be separated into hundreds of unique components. For ease of navigation, this wiki breaks the SX-70's components into six categories:

			[[File:Sx-70 component diagram.png\|400px\|border\|center\|components of the SX-70 as separated by this wiki]]

	;'''[[SX-70 Shutter Assembly\|Shutter assembly]]'''		;'''[[SX-70 Shutter Assembly\|Shutter assembly]]'''

Cammyt5: grammar

2021-01-26T02:33:16Z

grammar

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	Cameras in the SX-70 family are complex ~~cameras~~ that can be separated into hundreds of unique components. For ease of navigation, this wiki breaks the SX-70's components into six categories:		Cameras in the SX-70 family are complex machines that can be separated into hundreds of unique components. For ease of navigation, this wiki breaks the SX-70's components into six categories:

	;'''[[SX-70 Shutter Assembly\|Shutter assembly]]'''		;'''[[SX-70 Shutter Assembly\|Shutter assembly]]'''

Cammyt5: added page links

2021-01-26T02:30:28Z

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	Cameras in the SX-70 family are complex cameras that can be separated into hundreds of unique components. For ease of navigation, this wiki breaks the SX-70's components into six categories:		Cameras in the SX-70 family are complex cameras that can be separated into hundreds of unique components. For ease of navigation, this wiki breaks the SX-70's components into six categories:

	;'''~~shutter~~ assembly'''		;'''[[SX-70 Shutter Assembly\|Shutter assembly]]'''
	;'''~~sonar~~ unit'''		;'''[[SX-70 Sonar Unit\|Sonar unit]]'''
	: for the SLR 680 and 690, also includes the flash components		: for the SLR 680 and 690, also includes the flash components
	;'''~~film~~ door'''		;'''[[SX-70 Film Door\|Film door]]'''
	;'''~~viewfinder~~ assembly'''		;'''[[SX-70 Viewfinder Assembly\|Viewfinder assembly]]'''
	;'''~~outer~~ frame'''		;'''[[SX-70 Outer Frame\|Outer frame]]'''
	: includes the leather and accessing the internal mechanics		: includes the leather and accessing the internal mechanics
	;'''~~internal~~ mechanics'''		;'''[[SX-70 Internal Mechanics\|Internal mechanics]]'''
	: includes everything not included above, including circuity and all internal moving parts		: includes everything not included above, including circuity and all internal moving parts

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Cameras in the SX-70 family are complex cameras that can be separated into hundreds of unique components. For ease of navigation, this wiki breaks the SX-70's components into six categories:

;'''shutter assembly'''
;'''sonar unit'''
: for the SLR 680 and 690, also includes the flash components
;'''film door'''
;'''viewfinder assembly'''
;'''outer frame'''
: includes the leather and accessing the internal mechanics
;'''internal mechanics'''
: includes everything not included above, including circuity and all internal moving parts

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	[[File:Sx-70 component diagram.png\|400px\|border\|center\|components of the SX-70 as separated by this wiki]]		[[File:Sx-70 component diagram.png\|400px\|border\|center\|components of the SX-70 as separated by this wiki]]

	;'''[[SX-70 Shutter Assembly\|Shutter assembly]]'''		;'''[[SX-70 Shutter Assembly\|🔵 Shutter assembly]]'''
	;'''[[SX-70 Sonar Unit\|Sonar unit]]'''		;'''[[SX-70 Sonar Unit\|🟢 Sonar unit]]'''
	: for the SLR 680 and 690, also includes the flash components		: for the SLR 680 and 690, also includes the flash components
	;'''[[SX-70 Film Door\|Film door]]'''		;'''[[SX-70 Film Door\|🔴 Film door]]'''
	;'''[[SX-70 Viewfinder Assembly\|Viewfinder assembly]]'''		;'''[[SX-70 Viewfinder Assembly\|🟡 Viewfinder assembly]]'''
	;'''[[SX-70 Outer Frame\|Outer frame]]'''		;'''[[SX-70 Outer Frame\|🟣 Outer frame]]'''
	: includes the leather and accessing the internal mechanics		: includes the leather and accessing the internal mechanics
	;'''[[SX-70 Internal Mechanics\|Internal mechanics]]'''		;'''[[SX-70 Internal Mechanics\|⚫ Internal mechanics]]'''
	: includes everything not included above, including circuity and all internal moving parts		: includes everything not included above, including circuity and all internal moving parts