Pentax 645 repair

enki · 10-29-2018, 04:13 AM

Hello,I was wondering if anyone has any idea how I can remove the top plate of a 645 (not 645N) or if there is a schematic available. The viewfinder assembly got loose and I need to open the top and get the little screw that holds it back in place

**K6-III** · 10-29-2018, 09:48 AM - **1 Like**

The Pentax 645 Service Manual is available for $8.99 from USCamera: Downloads | Pentax 645 Service Manual Parts List Download | USCameraUSCamera

enki · 11-05-2018, 10:51 AM - **1 Like**

Ok, i got the manual and fixed it.
Thanks

**K6-III** · 11-05-2018, 04:35 PM

Excellent!

capricerun · 12-02-2020, 06:54 AM

Hi, I have the same problem. Was it hard to repair? Just bought the camera and noticed how loose the finder was... any info would be great

enki · 12-05-2020, 04:51 AM

Originally posted by capricerun

Hi, I have the same problem. Was it hard to repair? Just bought the camera and noticed how loose the finder was... any info would be great

hello,
it was easier than I thought.
I peeled the top leatherette cover off (between the buttons and the screen) and tightened a screw, then glued the leatherette back.
Just to be clear though, my problem was that the whole finder was moving around its axis.

10-29-2018, 04:13 AM	#1
enki New Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 11	Pentax 645 repair Hello,I was wondering if anyone has any idea how I can remove the top plate of a 645 (not 645N) or if there is a schematic available. The viewfinder assembly got loose and I need to open the top and get the little screw that holds it back in place

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10-29-2018, 09:48 AM - 1 Like	#2
K6-III Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Montreal Posts: 222	The Pentax 645 Service Manual is available for $8.99 from USCamera: Downloads \| Pentax 645 Service Manual Parts List Download \| USCameraUSCamera

11-05-2018, 10:51 AM - 1 Like	#3
enki New Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 11 Original Poster	Ok, i got the manual and fixed it. Thanks

11-05-2018, 04:35 PM	#4
K6-III Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Montreal Posts: 222	Excellent!

12-02-2020, 06:54 AM	#5
capricerun New Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 3	Hi, I have the same problem. Was it hard to repair? Just bought the camera and noticed how loose the finder was... any info would be great

12-05-2020, 04:51 AM	#6
enki New Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 11 Original Poster	Originally posted by capricerun Hi, I have the same problem. Was it hard to repair? Just bought the camera and noticed how loose the finder was... any info would be great hello, it was easier than I thought. I peeled the top leatherette cover off (between the buttons and the screen) and tightened a screw, then glued the leatherette back. Just to be clear though, my problem was that the whole finder was moving around its axis.