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DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix S3Pro TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE US/CA/EU/EG/GE/AS/JP-Model WARNING THE COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED WITH THE MARK “ ” ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL FOR SAFETY. PLEASE REPLACE ONLY WITH THE COMPONENTS SPECIFIED ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM AND IN THE PARTS LIST.
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FinePix S3Pro TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SAFETY CHECK-OUT After correcting the original problem, perform the following safety check before return the product to the customer. 1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED poorly soldered connections. Check the entire PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE board surface for solder splasher and bridges.
FinePix S3Pro TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TABLE CONTENTS 1. Power .........................4 1-1. "Err" displayed on the top panel and the camera does not work ..........4 1-2. Power supply problems......................4 1-3. The camera does not turn on with the AC adapter ..............4 2.
FinePix S3Pro TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 1. Power 1-1. "Err" displayed on the top panel and the camera does not work Fault details: "Err" displayed on the top panel and the camera does not work. Analysis results: FUSE_F600 on the MAIN PWB ASSY A side blown.
FinePix S3Pro TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 2. Lens 2-1. The camera will not focus Fault details: The camera will not focus. Analysis results: Replacing the CAMERA BODY restored normal camera operation. Results of CAMERA BODY analysis: Caused by solder balls stuck to the gear teeth surfaces in the AF board assembly. The balls were impeding gear rotation and preventing the rotation of the AF coupling spindle that drives the lens.
FinePix S3Pro TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 2-3. Shutter defect Fault details: When the shutter button is pressed, the mirror stays in the raised position and "Err" is displayed. Analysis results: The mirror will not return to the normal position because the shutter blade is bent.
FinePix S3Pro TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 3-5. Image files are not read in from Microdrives Fault details: Image files are not read in from Microdrives. Analysis results: Two of the pins in CN801 on the MAIN PWB ASSY were bent. Repair details: Replace the CN801 3-6.
FinePix S3Pro TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 3-8. Recorded images are completely black Fault details: Recorded images are completely black. Analysis results: The camera takes pictures normally but the recorded images are completely black. Live images are shown vertically. Repair details: Replace the CCD UNIT 3-9.
FinePix S3Pro TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 4. Operation 4-1. Remote release does not work Fault details: Remote release does not work. Analysis results: The remote release plug was rotated forcibly while plugged into the camera, turning both the plug and the plug locking screw and breaking off the terminals.
FinePix S3Pro TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 5. LCD 5-1. Text LCD does not display Fault details: Text LCD does not display. Analysis results: A flexible cable terminal for the rear display panel was bent upwards. Repair details: Replace the LCD 5-2. Dead pixels in the LCD Fault details: Dead pixels in the LCD.
FinePix S3Pro TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 6. Operation 6-1. USB connector dislodged Fault details: USB connector dislodged. Analysis results: Soldering defect in connector CN400. Repair details: See Bulletin GS-2005-038 6-2. IEEE 1394 communication fails Fault details: IEEE 1394 communication fails. Analysis results: Because the cable was connected to the IEEE 1394 connector in the wrong direction, the connector became loose and communication errors occurred.
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