How to clean the Pentax PZ-10 gears

Written By: Bryan Sugiarto

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Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

20 minutes

Introduction

Regularly cleaning the gears removes dirt and grime that would otherwise keep the gears from moving easily. Be sure to do this indoors in a clean environment to avoid additional dirt build up.

Tools

Step 1

Place the lens face up to locate the bottom cover.
Remove the two 7mm screws using a J0 screwdriver.
Remove the six 4.3 mm screws using a J0 screwdriver.

Step 2

After the screws are removed, the bottom cover should easily pry off.

Step 3

Using a J0 screwdriver, remove the 4mm screw holding the metal plate to expose the gears.

Step 4

Using a pair of tweezers, gently remove the metal plate covering the gears.
Part of the plate's tab fits into a socket. Try to pivot around it when removing the plate to prevent bending the plate.
Be careful with the gears because some may be loose.

Step 5

Use tweezers to rotate gears or remove any large particles obstructing their rotation.
Smaller particles can be cleared using a microfiber cloth only. Other fabrics may leave residual fibers.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Bryan Sugiarto

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