I can't repair a Main Board

ricky · 04-25-2016, 02:31 AM

Hi there,
I need to replace the main board on my K5, but it seems very difficult to find a replacement in Ireland (new or second hand). Any suggestions? Cheers.

MarkJerling · 04-25-2016, 03:03 AM

Hi Ricky
Parts are not readily available - sometimes not even to authorised repairers. If you can find another damaged K-5, that may be your best option. How have you established that the fault lies with the main board? Is this a field you work in?
KInd regards,
Mark

Jens Lyn IV · 04-25-2016, 03:49 AM

I have a K-5 with a broken lens mount that is otherwise in working order. The GLS website indicates I can send it to Ireland for €35.

Adam · 04-25-2016, 03:51 AM

It would indeed probably be cheaper to buy a replacement K-5 or K-5 II, rather than trying to get yours repaired.

That said, since the K-5 II was only recently discontinued, it's possible that service centers still have parts. I'd get in touch with JP to see if they'd be able to get the part:
Contact Us - JP Service Solutions

I'm not sure if there's a dedicated service center in Ireland, but the above should be a good starting point.

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ricky · 04-25-2016, 04:56 AM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Hi Ricky
Parts are not readily available - sometimes not even to authorised repairers. If you can find another damaged K-5, that may be your best option. How have you established that the fault lies with the main board? Is this a field you work in?
KInd regards,
Mark

I brought the camera to a few repair centers (not authorized) and all of them gave me the same answer, that it is the main board but its very difficult to get here.Thanks anyway for the help, probably the opt is to buy another body.

**erikro** · 04-25-2016, 10:34 AM

Hi.
I also need another mainboard for a K-5 camera.

MarkJerling · 04-25-2016, 05:37 PM

Originally posted by erikro

Hi.
I also need another mainboard for a K-5 camera.

This poster may be of interest to you. (See above, and copied here

Originally posted by Jens Lyn IV

I have a K-5 with a broken lens mount that is otherwise in working order. The GLS website indicates I can send it to Ireland for €35.

Jens Lyn IV · 04-26-2016, 03:42 AM

He reads just fine; I got PMs from both.

Jens Lyn IV · 05-05-2016, 01:35 PM

Any luck, ricky?

ricky · 05-05-2016, 11:05 PM

I tested your camera yesterday and seems that with a little bit of effort can work even it has an issue with the lens mount. I might use it until I get a new K3II. Thank a lot Martin.

Jens Lyn IV · 05-06-2016, 12:49 PM

Yes, assuming no shipping damage, the only problem is lens-body misalignment. I couldn't achieve infinity focus with my lenses, and since the bayonet-mirror box screw threads have likely been stripped, I wrote it off; I have heard of other people repairing such damage successfully, but I didn't bother.

Good luck.

04-25-2016, 02:31 AM	#1
ricky New Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9	I can't repair a Main Board Hi there, I need to replace the main board on my K5, but it seems very difficult to find a replacement in Ireland (new or second hand). Any suggestions? Cheers.

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04-25-2016, 03:03 AM	#2
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,403	Hi Ricky Parts are not readily available - sometimes not even to authorised repairers. If you can find another damaged K-5, that may be your best option. How have you established that the fault lies with the main board? Is this a field you work in? KInd regards, Mark

04-25-2016, 03:49 AM	#3
Jens Lyn IV Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Ringsted, Denmark Photos: Albums Posts: 260	I have a K-5 with a broken lens mount that is otherwise in working order. The GLS website indicates I can send it to Ireland for €35.

04-25-2016, 03:51 AM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	It would indeed probably be cheaper to buy a replacement K-5 or K-5 II, rather than trying to get yours repaired. That said, since the K-5 II was only recently discontinued, it's possible that service centers still have parts. I'd get in touch with JP to see if they'd be able to get the part: Contact Us - JP Service Solutions I'm not sure if there's a dedicated service center in Ireland, but the above should be a good starting point. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

04-25-2016, 04:56 AM	#5
ricky New Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9 Original Poster	Originally posted by MarkJerling Hi Ricky Parts are not readily available - sometimes not even to authorised repairers. If you can find another damaged K-5, that may be your best option. How have you established that the fault lies with the main board? Is this a field you work in? KInd regards, Mark I brought the camera to a few repair centers (not authorized) and all of them gave me the same answer, that it is the main board but its very difficult to get here.Thanks anyway for the help, probably the opt is to buy another body.

04-25-2016, 10:34 AM	#6
erikro Site Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ølgod, Denmark Photos: Gallery Posts: 135	Hi. I also need another mainboard for a K-5 camera.

04-25-2016, 05:37 PM	#7
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,403	Originally posted by erikro Hi. I also need another mainboard for a K-5 camera. This poster may be of interest to you. (See above, and copied here Originally posted by Jens Lyn IV I have a K-5 with a broken lens mount that is otherwise in working order. The GLS website indicates I can send it to Ireland for €35.

04-26-2016, 03:42 AM	#8
Jens Lyn IV Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Ringsted, Denmark Photos: Albums Posts: 260	He reads just fine; I got PMs from both.

05-05-2016, 01:35 PM	#9
Jens Lyn IV Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Ringsted, Denmark Photos: Albums Posts: 260	Any luck, ricky?

05-05-2016, 11:05 PM	#10
ricky New Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9 Original Poster	I tested your camera yesterday and seems that with a little bit of effort can work even it has an issue with the lens mount. I might use it until I get a new K3II. Thank a lot Martin.

05-06-2016, 12:49 PM	#11
Jens Lyn IV Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Ringsted, Denmark Photos: Albums Posts: 260	Yes, assuming no shipping damage, the only problem is lens-body misalignment. I couldn't achieve infinity focus with my lenses, and since the bayonet-mirror box screw threads have likely been stripped, I wrote it off; I have heard of other people repairing such damage successfully, but I didn't bother. Good luck.

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