The MD-2 is quite difficult to open without tearing the circuit -- it's the sort
of thing that takes at least four hands, if you don't know how! (This may be
the problem, BTW -- someone may have opened it and tore the flex -- it's rather
thin, akin to what other cameras like C*n*n and N*k*n use, not typical of
Olympus.)
First you'll need to remove the plate with the contacts that couple it to the
power supply -- once the covers are separated, the portion of the flexible
circuit that goes to the contacts has to be carefully tucked so that it comes
out through the opening, then it can be turned sideways and slipped back out
with the pad intact (no need to unsolder it). There's one wire (brown, I think)
that connects the battery holder to the circuit that has to be unsoldered.
Andy Gilbert wrote:
> **Previous messages**
>
> >>I've just taken these batteries out of mine & it behaves in the way you
> describe. Therefore it must be related to this. If the batteries are good
> then the voltage isn't reaching the display. Possibly broken wire/PCB track
> etc.
>
> Andy Gilbert
> Exeter
> Devon
> England
>
> - -----------
>
> Dear Andy,
>
> yes I agree, that=B4s how it looks.
>
> But, what can I do? Do you think it is possible to disassemble the MD2 to
> have a closer look for a loose contact? I am a bit hesitating because I am
> not sure what I will get into when I start. And after all, it is not so
> bad, just an annoyance.
>
> >> Thomas,
> I'm hesitant to recommend you take the thing apart, without knowing you. I
> have no information on the MD2, e.g. parts or wiring diagram, from any
> source. Perhaps Clint or John can help. However, were it mine I would try,
> very carefully. Have you checked the basics, though, e.g. are batteries in
> right way round (isn't marked on mine) as display is LCDiode, that is
> polarity is important. Also are contacts clean? Are you sure batteries are
> good (will they power OM2/OM4, etc?
>
> Andy Gilbert
> Exeter
> Devon
> England
>
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