rip 1000d

[matt-c]

Finally decided to mod my beloved 1000d. It went pretty well but the main issue being with the screw inside and under the eye piece.

Re assembled about 8x now and still error 99.

It almost feels like the shutter is jammed when I press it.

Has anyone had this problem and fixed it?

I fear the worst for the little guy although I did only buy to mod it, it will be missed.

[Dave Lloyd]

If, as it sounds it's a mechanical rather than an electronics problem and nothing has broken then it's probably not a write off. Not that I'm any kind of expert.

[Gina]

Try turning it upside down and giving it a good shake.  Have you got all the screws in all the holes?  Could be a rogue screw stuck in something.  I could probably fix it - doesn't sound dead

[matt-c]

Thanks for the info

All the screws are accounted for however there is a rattle in there that wasnt in before.

I think your right Gina perhaps ive been abit soft on it i shall give it a real good shake.

Fingers crossed

[Fred_76]

Hi! You should subcribe to the Yahoo Group DSLRModification of Gary Honis. He may probably give you all details to sort out your problem.

https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/DSLRmodifications/info

Clear sky

Fred

[matt-c]

Try turning it upside down and giving it a good shake.  Have you got all the screws in all the holes?  Could be a rogue screw stuck in something.  I could probably fix it - doesn't sound dead

Well i gave it a really good shake unfortunately still the same ha.

Any idea if it's worth trying to get a professional (or just some one who knows more than me....which I guess could be everyone) to take a look at it?

I mean I bought it for £100 so might not be worth fixing.

[sharkmelley]

Don't panic yet!  I've had error 99 before.  The most likely cause is a ribbon cable that is not properly seated (or not connected at all).  I'm afraid you'll have to open it up and check each one.

Mark

[Gina]

Yes, those ribbon cables are devils

[matt-c]

Any tips with the cables? My main strategy has been to put them as far in as they'll go. Perhaps there is a sweet spot of not fully in or out.

[Gina]

Fully in is right but sometimes it's difficult to be sure they are fully seated.  And some of the clips are very fragile

[matt-c]

Well took apart for the 11th time and.........it won't turn on haha.

I think perhaps it's broke.

Thanks for the replies I appreciate the help.

[PaulB]

You can get it repaired.

Astronomiser would be your best bet.

http://www.astronomiser.co.uk/

[benzomobile]

Hi!

It 'happened to me and I suggest you try a firm pressure on both side of big flat cable connecting sensor pcb with main board.

You should feel a small but definite "click". Otherwise not all pins will be in stable contact.

Giuseppe

[laser_jock99]

The ribbon cable fittings are a pain- really only meant for single operation (i.e. in the factory) and not repeated assembly/dissassmbly.

[benzomobile]

The ribbon cable fittings are a pain- really only meant for single operation (i.e. in the factory) and not repeated assembly/dissassmbly.

Difficult to agree with this statement because if it were the case, then no one would be able to change any Canon!