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kentster · 12-17-2015, 09:58 AM

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Any help getting this little piece replaced would be awesome!!

Local dealer can't help...

The contact on Pentax's website makes it sound like fixing a K3 is a flat rate of $300. I emailed them...no response.

****** everything works fine.... just need the cover *******

Thank you

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**wtlwdwgn** · 12-17-2015, 10:02 AM

I think you'll have to send it into Precision Camera for repair.

kentster · 12-17-2015, 10:07 AM

300$$ to replace a 1.00 cover ?

Beyond frustrating.... Does Nikon/Canon have this same approach ?

**csa** · 12-17-2015, 10:07 AM

You might try this seller, he has the back LCD replacement screens, so may have the top ones also.

NYew LCD Display Screen for Pentax K 3 K3 Digital Camera Repair Part | eBay

You might also contact this business:

http://www.advancecamera.com/

Last edited by csa; 12-17-2015 at 10:13 AM.

kentster · 12-17-2015, 10:18 AM

Cool...thank you. I just emailed them.

The other one is just 170 miles from me...I emailed them as well

**csa** · 12-17-2015, 10:31 AM

Good luck, and let us know how you make out with the replacement LCD!

kentster · 12-17-2015, 10:40 AM

Sure will...Thank you. Where in Montana are ya from ?

**csa** · 12-17-2015, 11:00 AM

I'm in the mountains outside of the Capitol, Helena.

kentster · 12-17-2015, 11:07 AM

Cool... Liven in Helena for 10 years. Did some Elk hunting near Clancy.

If you make it through Columbus grab a bite at the 307....my little Bro owns it.

**csa** · 12-17-2015, 11:28 AM

Originally posted by kentster

Cool... Liven in Helena for 10 years. Did some Elk hunting near Clancy.

If you make it through Columbus grab a bite at the 307....my little Bro owns it.

Wow! Indeed it is a small world!! I don't travel much anymore, but have friends that do; and will pass on the info on your brother's place!

I've lived in Helena area since 1967; before that I lived in Butte until I married & moved to Helena.

Kath · 12-17-2015, 11:50 AM

Hope Advance Camera works out for you. They have an excellent reputation locally.

Qwntm · 12-17-2015, 11:55 AM

Not sure if this will help or not, but Joe Virgil at Ricoh/Pentax in Colorado used to be in charge of the Professional Services when they had that a few years ago. He has always been extremely helpful in the past. Maybe ask for him at 1-800-234-0276.

rawr · 12-17-2015, 02:34 PM

Originally posted by kentster

300$$ to replace a 1.00 cover ?

Looks like all that would be needed is a little bit of heat, and the adhesive holding the LCD cover could be lifted off.

You Tube

There may be parts on eBay for the K-3 screen cover. I wonder if the dimensions of the K-3 LCD cover match that of some other camera brands?

Probably $300 is because as a precaution they are presuming the top LCD itself may be damaged, and may need replacing.

Rupert · 12-17-2015, 04:42 PM

Originally posted by kentster

Any help getting this little piece replaced would be awesome!!

Kentster...been missing you over in the Bigma thread? I can't help you on your problem, but ask....was that squirrel damage? It looks like something a squirrel might do, and if so, I can try to make Otis pay for it.

Regards!

kentster · 12-17-2015, 05:57 PM

Originally posted by Rupert

Kentster...been missing you over in the Bigma thread? I can't help you on your problem, but ask....was that squirrel damage? It looks like something a squirrel might do, and if so, I can try to make Otis pay for it.

Lol... can't right fully blame the squirrels.... i'll try and post some new pics tonight.

One thing I (and my squirrels) need help with is. How do i kill a rat and not hurt my other critters ? Probably going to go the pellet gun approach.....but was wondering on any other methods. Hoping to make an example out of this one so his pals get the hint

12-17-2015, 09:58 AM	#1
kentster Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Bremerton, Washington Posts: 287	Still needing a little help Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Any help getting this little piece replaced would be awesome!! Local dealer can't help... The contact on Pentax's website makes it sound like fixing a K3 is a flat rate of $300. I emailed them...no response. **** everything works fine.... just need the cover ***** Thank you Attached Images

12-17-2015, 10:07 AM	#3
kentster Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Bremerton, Washington Posts: 287 Original Poster	300$$ to replace a 1.00 cover ? Beyond frustrating.... Does Nikon/Canon have this same approach ? Attached Images

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12-17-2015, 10:02 AM	#2
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,853	I think you'll have to send it into Precision Camera for repair.

12-17-2015, 10:07 AM	#4
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	You might try this seller, he has the back LCD replacement screens, so may have the top ones also. NYew LCD Display Screen for Pentax K 3 K3 Digital Camera Repair Part \| eBay You might also contact this business: http://www.advancecamera.com/ Last edited by csa; 12-17-2015 at 10:13 AM.

12-17-2015, 10:18 AM	#5
kentster Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Bremerton, Washington Posts: 287 Original Poster	Cool...thank you. I just emailed them. The other one is just 170 miles from me...I emailed them as well

12-17-2015, 10:31 AM	#6
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Good luck, and let us know how you make out with the replacement LCD!

12-17-2015, 10:40 AM	#7
kentster Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Bremerton, Washington Posts: 287 Original Poster	Sure will...Thank you. Where in Montana are ya from ?

12-17-2015, 11:00 AM	#8
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	I'm in the mountains outside of the Capitol, Helena.

12-17-2015, 11:07 AM	#9
kentster Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Bremerton, Washington Posts: 287 Original Poster	Cool... Liven in Helena for 10 years. Did some Elk hunting near Clancy. If you make it through Columbus grab a bite at the 307....my little Bro owns it.

12-17-2015, 11:28 AM	#10
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Originally posted by kentster Cool... Liven in Helena for 10 years. Did some Elk hunting near Clancy. If you make it through Columbus grab a bite at the 307....my little Bro owns it. Wow! Indeed it is a small world!! I don't travel much anymore, but have friends that do; and will pass on the info on your brother's place! I've lived in Helena area since 1967; before that I lived in Butte until I married & moved to Helena.

12-17-2015, 11:50 AM	#11
Kath Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Portland, OR Photos: Gallery Posts: 737	Hope Advance Camera works out for you. They have an excellent reputation locally.

12-17-2015, 11:55 AM	#12
Qwntm Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 856	Not sure if this will help or not, but Joe Virgil at Ricoh/Pentax in Colorado used to be in charge of the Professional Services when they had that a few years ago. He has always been extremely helpful in the past. Maybe ask for him at 1-800-234-0276.

12-17-2015, 04:42 PM	#14
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by kentster Any help getting this little piece replaced would be awesome!! Kentster...been missing you over in the Bigma thread? I can't help you on your problem, but ask....was that squirrel damage? It looks like something a squirrel might do, and if so, I can try to make Otis pay for it. Regards!

12-17-2015, 05:57 PM	#15
kentster Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Bremerton, Washington Posts: 287 Original Poster	Originally posted by Rupert Kentster...been missing you over in the Bigma thread? I can't help you on your problem, but ask....was that squirrel damage? It looks like something a squirrel might do, and if so, I can try to make Otis pay for it. Lol... can't right fully blame the squirrels.... i'll try and post some new pics tonight. One thing I (and my squirrels) need help with is. How do i kill a rat and not hurt my other critters ? Probably going to go the pellet gun approach.....but was wondering on any other methods. Hoping to make an example out of this one so his pals get the hint

Still needing a little help

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