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[OM] Re: Pen EE top removal

Subject: [OM] Re: Pen EE top removal
From: Andrew McPhee <macca@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2005 17:38:50 +1000
Andrew McPhee asked:
 > Hi all,
 > Can anyone offer advice on how to remove the top of a Pen EE? I took out
 > the two screws under the rewind crank (and the screw in the middle of the
 > crank) and the screw on the counter end near the strap lug. But the top
 > seems to be still attached at the counter end and I don't want to prise
too much. Have I missed a screw or something?

Clint (Photosphere) replied:
>The screw through the film counter is reverse-thread.  You might try taking
>a flat screwdriver and cutting a notch in the middle to create an ersatz
>spanner to fit -- that's what we've done for years.  If it's mint and you
>scratch it, I've got replacement screws.


Thanks for the informative reply Clint, much appreciated! I'll dig around 
in my shed on the weekend and find an old screwdriver. If I need any of the 
screws I'll be in touch.

Andrew McPhee 


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