K-50 - Opps, what did I break?

user060606 · 11-15-2017, 10:44 AM

So I was inside of my K-50 to repair the 'dark image' problem and managed to snap one of the ribbons from the top of the camera body.

What did I break? What functionality did I lose? I think it may have something to do with the flash. Can anyone confirm?

Thank you,

Tom in CT

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Not a Number · 11-15-2017, 09:21 PM

Without the parts list or circuit diagram I have no idea of what the cable connects. Could be flash related. Could be for the green button and power switch on the top plate. Put it back together and see what doesn't work.

BTW: according to some posters the DIY repair can be done without removing the top plate.

Ontarian50 · 11-16-2017, 10:16 AM

I'm thinking you just lost all the controls on the top plate.

user060606 · 11-16-2017, 03:20 PM

Originally posted by Not a Number

Without the parts list or circuit diagram I have no idea of what the cable connects. Could be flash related. Could be for the green button and power switch on the top plate. Put it back together and see what doesn't work.

BTW: according to some posters the DIY repair can be done without removing the top plate.

Yeah, it still needs to be free to lift the front face off since it is lipped under the top plate slightly. But I should have placed it back on when doing the repair to the aperture motor.

My mistake... I'll make more.

Got a K-50 paperweight laying around?

user060606 · 11-16-2017, 03:22 PM

Originally posted by Ontarian50

I'm thinking you just lost all the controls on the top plate.

I can confirm I can not longer use the LV/trash button left of the viewfinder and can no longer switch modes and no flash. If I can get a broken k-50 I feel I can make the replacement and I don't care what color!

My wife's camera. I did endless research before settling on this for an xmas gift 2 years ago. Very disappointed when it failed us. Not a good first impression for Pentax.

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11-15-2017, 09:21 PM	#2
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,525	Without the parts list or circuit diagram I have no idea of what the cable connects. Could be flash related. Could be for the green button and power switch on the top plate. Put it back together and see what doesn't work. BTW: according to some posters the DIY repair can be done without removing the top plate.

11-16-2017, 10:16 AM	#3
Ontarian50 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 530	I'm thinking you just lost all the controls on the top plate.

11-16-2017, 03:20 PM	#4
user060606 New Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 4 Original Poster	Originally posted by Not a Number Without the parts list or circuit diagram I have no idea of what the cable connects. Could be flash related. Could be for the green button and power switch on the top plate. Put it back together and see what doesn't work. BTW: according to some posters the DIY repair can be done without removing the top plate. Yeah, it still needs to be free to lift the front face off since it is lipped under the top plate slightly. But I should have placed it back on when doing the repair to the aperture motor. My mistake... I'll make more. Got a K-50 paperweight laying around?

11-16-2017, 03:22 PM	#5
user060606 New Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 4 Original Poster	Originally posted by Ontarian50 I'm thinking you just lost all the controls on the top plate. I can confirm I can not longer use the LV/trash button left of the viewfinder and can no longer switch modes and no flash. If I can get a broken k-50 I feel I can make the replacement and I don't care what color! My wife's camera. I did endless research before settling on this for an xmas gift 2 years ago. Very disappointed when it failed us. Not a good first impression for Pentax.

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