I need a Pentax body mechanic!

Rupert · 03-21-2016, 09:14 AM

Originally posted by niceshot

there is usually an electronic wire attached to that so called washer. is yours dis attached?

Yes! So that's what that little wire is at the top of the mount area!

Originally posted by BigMackCam

EDIT: ... and further reading in that thread yielded a suggestion from @panoguy that this may be a grounding element, which would explain the wire connection that @niceshot was referring to above.

Makes perfect sense!

Thanks guys, I now see I can't handle this repair and will try to send it in to this Eric fellow after I contact him.

Best Regards & many thanks!

**csa** · 03-21-2016, 10:16 AM

Rupert, isn't your K5II still under warranty? If so I'd take advantage of that.

Rupert · 03-21-2016, 12:11 PM

Originally posted by csa

Rupert, isn't your K5II still under warranty? If so I'd take advantage of that.

Warranty clearly states....."Does not cover damage caused by jackass fools." Mrs Rupert read it and she said it was those exact words......though I didn't read it myself.

Regards!

**csa** · 03-21-2016, 12:15 PM

Sorry, I never thought of that!

With your K1, maybe get a rider on your insurance to cover things like this. I got one for around $30 a year, and does cover owner damage; among most other things, such as theft, fire, etc.

Rupert · 03-21-2016, 12:23 PM

Originally posted by csa

With your K1, maybe get a rider on your insurance to cover things like this. I got one for around $30 a year, and does cover owner damage; among most other things, such as theft, fire, etc.

I might check that out.....not sure they will want the business of a jackass fool?

I am generally very careful with my gear and my vehicles, but no one is immune. Things happen...not always good!

Regards!

**csa** · 03-21-2016, 12:59 PM

I know you are most careful with everything; but as you said, accidents can happen. Makes us sick when they do. I know how I'd feel if it was my K3.

**darylk** · 03-21-2016, 01:24 PM

Did you buy the camera using a credit card? If so, you might even be covered for "damage caused by jackass fools". They also typically cover one year past the manufacturer's warranty. Might be worth checking into.

Rupert · 03-21-2016, 07:36 PM

Originally posted by darylk

Did you buy the camera using a credit card? If so, you might even be covered for "damage caused by jackass fools". They also typically cover one year past the manufacturer's warranty. Might be worth checking into.

That's a good idea.....and I do often use a credit card for safety reasons, but I bought this on Amazon using Amazon credit with zero interest.

Regards!

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03-21-2016, 09:14 AM	#16
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by niceshot there is usually an electronic wire attached to that so called washer. is yours dis attached? Yes! So that's what that little wire is at the top of the mount area! Originally posted by BigMackCam EDIT: ... and further reading in that thread yielded a suggestion from @panoguy that this may be a grounding element, which would explain the wire connection that @niceshot was referring to above. Makes perfect sense! Thanks guys, I now see I can't handle this repair and will try to send it in to this Eric fellow after I contact him. Best Regards & many thanks!

03-21-2016, 10:16 AM	#17
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Rupert, isn't your K5II still under warranty? If so I'd take advantage of that.

03-21-2016, 12:11 PM	#18
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by csa Rupert, isn't your K5II still under warranty? If so I'd take advantage of that. Warranty clearly states....."Does not cover damage caused by jackass fools." Mrs Rupert read it and she said it was those exact words......though I didn't read it myself. Regards!

03-21-2016, 12:15 PM	#19
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Sorry, I never thought of that! With your K1, maybe get a rider on your insurance to cover things like this. I got one for around $30 a year, and does cover owner damage; among most other things, such as theft, fire, etc.

03-21-2016, 12:23 PM	#20
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by csa With your K1, maybe get a rider on your insurance to cover things like this. I got one for around $30 a year, and does cover owner damage; among most other things, such as theft, fire, etc. I might check that out.....not sure they will want the business of a jackass fool? I am generally very careful with my gear and my vehicles, but no one is immune. Things happen...not always good! Regards!

03-21-2016, 12:59 PM	#21
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	I know you are most careful with everything; but as you said, accidents can happen. Makes us sick when they do. I know how I'd feel if it was my K3.

03-21-2016, 01:24 PM	#22
darylk Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Blue Hill, Nebraska Photos: Gallery Posts: 494	Did you buy the camera using a credit card? If so, you might even be covered for "damage caused by jackass fools". They also typically cover one year past the manufacturer's warranty. Might be worth checking into.

03-21-2016, 07:36 PM	#23
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by darylk Did you buy the camera using a credit card? If so, you might even be covered for "damage caused by jackass fools". They also typically cover one year past the manufacturer's warranty. Might be worth checking into. That's a good idea.....and I do often use a credit card for safety reasons, but I bought this on Amazon using Amazon credit with zero interest. Regards!