Fix Old Cameras :Polaroid One Step Disassembly of Housing

How to remove the front and rear case of a Polaroid One Step instant camera. As there are no screws used to hold the outer housing in place, this video shows how to pop apart the outer shell of a Polaroid One Step.
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[@marcuskaneshiro]

Nice. And, I like the authenticity of the repairman's actual thoughts about certain tricky assembly/reassembly steps. Just enough to keep it entertaining without distracting. :-)

[@FixOldCameras]

Thank you for your kind words and continued interest in FOC.

[@jesusinvegas]

To be perfectly honest, thank you for this content. In a historical context. You are helping preserve film photography into generations to come

[@FixOldCameras]

Thank you.

[@aifosrh]

thank you so much! i have a polaroid 600 one step thats been in the closet for years, a few weeks ago i decided to check if it worked and after trying 2 film packs and stumbling upon this video, i decided to open it up and thank goodness i did! i didnt find anything stuck inside but a couple of tiny plastic pieces fell out and that did the trick

[@animetears22]

Omg this was some much help, it took me almost 2 hours to fix it but I make my camera work 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@FixOldCameras]

Very good to hear. Those snap apart Polaroids are very tricky. You should be proud of yourself for getting it done. Your must have tapped into your persistence and patience reserve to stick with it for two hours.

[@tomheckhaus7617]

Thanks, I always wondered how those plastic Polaroids were held together. It's a shame that Fuji discontinued the Pola-pack film. I've got a couple of Pack cameras re-wired using modern batteries. Thanks I look forward to your videos every month. Tom

[@FixOldCameras]

Thank you for your great comments and you continued and long time interest in FOC.

[@LiduenRose]

I see the question was asked but never answered.. My One Step 600 Land Camera spits all it's film out when loaded. Shutter button does not change the photo number dial, I do not see the mechanism engaging the len shutter or where it would move the dial... This camera you have looks almost identical inside. Can you do a video on how the mechanisms should function when pressing down the shutter button? Please and thank you! This is the same camera my parents had when I was a kid and would love to continue to use it.

[@navywolf1753]

Thank you so much for this video! I was finally able to fix the broken film door on my Polaroid 600 Job Pro 1! The yellow strip on the film door also pops off, so I swapped those over as well. You can't even tell it has been replaced!

[@FixOldCameras]

Very good to hear of your successful repair.

[@theguitarrepairchannel]

Hi, thanks for the video. I have a couple of polaroids with varying issues. The flashes keep charging (red light) forever on two 660s and the shutter on one Spirit 600 doesn't work at all but flash is charging and turns green. Do you have any advice for these two cameras? I don't mind opening them up, especially if the flash can be swapped/fixed. Thank you.

[@redoni3429]

Very nice repair. I have a question tho. Do you think after what you’ve seen that if I push the shutter in while there is no film in the camera it’ll damage something inside of it? Also when I do the same thing while the bottom lid where you insert the Film is open could it take damage there? Because I found out that there are different kinds of resistances when the bottom lid is open or closed (while open it can’t be pushed all the way in like when it’s closed). I would like to understand why that is. Thank you :)

[@Shroo0oomz]

Hello, thank you for your amazing videos, I have a question my polaroid OneStep Closeup wont stop spinning after inserting the film pack, roller keeps spinning non stop, any idea how to fix it?

[@colt8452]

Awesome video!

[@LivingInTheShadows]

Hi there! I've got a Polaroid Supercolor 635. When I insert the film pack it just keeps spitting out film one after another without much of a pause between each "photo". Even when the pack is empty it keeps rotating the gears like it is in an endless loop of taking photos. Flash does not go off at all in this loop. I've managed to take the camera apart, but since I have no idea which component could cause the issue I don't feel comfortable touching too much. Have you heard of this issue before? Any ideas what could be wrong? It's worked completely fine up until yesterday where I accidently banged one the corners while the camera was closed.

[@auborddeleau4112]

Hello, I have the possibility to have a polaroid 5000 with autofocus out and flash don't work. Do you have a video where you explain how to repair it? Thank you.

[@nickolaswilcox425]

ive got an original onestep, no inbuilt flash, it had issues with the button, the old copper leaf switches had decided to stop working... for now ive got it but i found basically nothing telling me about my model, also how important is the tension spring on the door hinge frame, the plastic stick holding the right side in place, mine snapped off in disassembly but doesnt appear to affect the mechanism

[@alejandragalindo4434]

I just got a oneshot polaroid but the flash has water inside. Is it still reparable?

[@Volk1739]

How did you manage to push the front out (01:55) enough to take off? I've gone all around the camera with the screwdriver but it still doesn't come out

[@sleepdeprivedshibainu6150]

Thank you for the useful tutorial! I took mine apart and i saw that when you push the shutter the appreture plates are not opening. What should i do? Also how do you fix the shutter problem that makes the camera spit out all the photos at once?

[@alexacrnic1154]

I've got a similar problem here with my Sun 660. Did you ever find a solution to this??

[@touaoulaKedi]

hey! thanks for the video , unfortunately my super color 670AF is out , the pushing button doesn't seems to be clicking , do you have a contact to discuss about it. ? thanks

[@hillaryanne21]

Hey there, I am stuck with repairing my polaroid jobpro 600. The little door wont lock into place after putting in film. I found a little piece of wire that I feel like came out of it so I'm not sure. Can you maybe help me figure this out?

[@zacharypappalardo3789]

Hey I know it's not related to the video but I'm really struggling to find adjustable bladed spanner wrenches. They are either out of stock or people selling spanners. I have a lens wrench but it isn't as fine as your one with removable blades. Thank you!

[@FixOldCameras]

The units featured on FOC have been in continued service for decades. They are probably the some of the best ever made. Unfortunately they are apparently not presently available. They are the SP4 style. However some of the tips are available. Here are a few other passable options. A few tools and books - www.amazon.com/shop/fixoldcameras Affiliate disclosure: Please be advised that some of the links provided are affiliate links and a small commission is received by the creator of this channel if you choose to make a purchase using these links. This adds no extra expense to your purchase. Your support of this channel is greatly appreciated. Thank you for making any purchases through the links on this channel.

[@astridarceo2603]

Hi! Would you happen to know how to fix a Polaroid land camera? The film won’t go in.

[@dq3887]

Thank you so much

[@chapstick1613]

The little silver piece and a C shaped spring fell out on the film holder flap... how do I fix this ? 😳

[@kingarthur7255]

I have a brand new in box polaroid one step land camera the white one with rainbow colors and it functions beautifully except that it highly over or under exposed all my photos the light sensor is foggy and bad so the shutter doesn’t know how long to open I was hoping this is repairable because the camera is literally flawless cosmetically and cib

[@kimberlyromo4898]

My boyfriend has this camera and suddenly the shutter button on the side stopped working, press it and nothing happens. Open the shutter slowly and carefully manually and it doesn’t turn on. Any tips? Would I do like in this video and slowly take everything off to see if there’s a jam?

[@sushirolna]

Question!! I disassembled my polaroid cam and there wasnt the spring thats holding the lense, does anyone know how long it is so i couls replace it?

[@kathrinebangcaya3020]

I just bought a polaroid 636 close up, and when i insert the film it doesn't power on, and the dark slide won't come out, the only thing is that the film is warming up inside but the cam itself does not function. What's the problem with it?

[@philrinehart8002]

Mine occasionally burns holes done the middle of the pictures. Any idea why that might be?

[@cesars.photos]

Hello Fix Old Cameras, I put a fresh pack of film in a Onestep Closeup and it doesn't turn on. I've been following the instructions on the video and seem to be stuck on the roller assembly step (2:16). I can't separate the shell from the internals of the camera. Also, I think I made a huge mistake of closing the film door and now I can't open the it because the button to eject the film door is removed. Is there any hope I can still fix this old instant camera?

[@AventureraDelSur]

To open the film door , you can use a screw driver and push on to the metal part you see. It takes some time to see it though

[@firewoodsteel]

Mine does not take picture well unless you play with the button... is there a contact that needs to be cleaned? It has a new roll.

[@casenharlan4434]

Where does the film roller spring go!? It's U shaped with little notches on each end

[@romero-kyun2681]

I recently bought a 636 close up and upon opening i found out that the shutter spring is missing and the shutter doesn't open because of this, any ideas on how can i replace that spring? i wasted around 3-4 pcs of film because of that.. thanks!

[@FixOldCameras]

Nice discovery... Of course there are always donor cameras... or if you can figure out the configuration you can probably modify and fashion one from another source.

[@jamesmartinez4146]

I recently bought a polaroid oneshot and when I load the film pack I get this weird grinding sound. Can anyone tell me why?

[@roysteraero]

Anyone know how to make the flash work ?

[@igrkoza]

Hey friend, first of all thanks for you dedication in sharing your knowledge with us! I really love the channel and it helped me a few times. I'd like to know if is there any email address I cold contact you? I'm with a Ricoh XR-20sp with the film lever and shutter button stuck. I've opened it and managed to fix the lever, but no luck with firing it. I havent found any mechanic info about this camera so I was hoping I could send you a picture of the mechanism, so you could give me a hint of what to do next.

[@FixOldCameras]

Thank you for your interest in FOC. As is always the case with an electronic released camera... if you have not already done so, make sure you have a good battery and the battery contact and cover are free of corrosion. Sometimes the corrosion is so light it is nearly invisible but still can disrupt good current flow. And if the battery is just a little off full voltage output in will operate the meter but not the release. If you are interested in getting the camera repaired the email contact is available otherwise due to the volume of emails it is unpublished. You may go here for repair inquiry. phototronic.biz/

[@igrkoza]

@@FixOldCameras Hey, I double checked the battery contacts and gave them a little polishing and now it works! Thanks for the tip.

[@FixOldCameras]

Good to hear of your successful repair.

[@BlazingWolfProductions]

can you please explain what you did with the roller frame you literally just touched it with the flat head thats no help at all

[@deeglesbrooks6515]

Same thing here I got the second side but not the ont by the button

[@rubyhernandezvicente8458]

Thank you very much :)

[@FixOldCameras]

You are welcome.

[@muhammadalday95]

can you make videos for canonet 28 shutter blade not fire / open when i push shutter button

[@FixOldCameras]

Thank you for the suggestion.

[@Abdul_Aziz05]

I have polaroid 636 close up. but after insert polaroid film, this camera can't take a picture Can you help me?? How i'm can repair my camera ?

[@Tubtim3468]

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[@sunfishensunfishen2271]

I can get the back off of the case and desperately don’t want to break it. Any help?

[@marquezkathy11]

The black piece that comes out when the photo ejects, that part I accidentally messed up :( I thought my photo was stuck so I used a pencil to pull out the black part which was a huge mistake on my part. The only thing I need to fix is that black piece part everything else is fine if anyone can help me or link me to a video that helps specifically for this part of this type of camera posted in the video it would be much appreciated!! 5:08

[@NEGROAHUMADA]

Hello, greetings from Chile, I have a question for you, what is the correct way to disassemble a Polaroid camera model 3000?

[@techiliah]

I have a polaroid 600 camera(Barbie edition) Played with it as a kid and now it’s broken. 🥴 No regrets but I would want to restore it. We never used it as the film is not available in the PH 🇵🇭... Also will they be able to restore it as in brand new or should I buy a new one instead of restoring it? I have found the exact one on eBay!

[@FixOldCameras]

Well what ever fits your desire. Maybe do both. That way if the repairs goes to heck in a hand basket you are good. (which the snap together Polaroids are prone to do)

[@milkyprisoner8802]

Hi, have you found some tips for removing the flash shell?

[@lorenzols8050]

I have the same question. Have you figured out how to remove it? Mine its all rusty.

[@robertknight4672]

I have a Sun 660 that doesn't expose correctly. I think thr light meter system is not working. Doesn't matter were I put the lighten/darken slider.

[@FixOldCameras]

Make sure the slider is moving the mask over the CDS window.

[@michelevanvliet1776]

i have an polaroid 650 and the flashlight is broken. How do i fix that?

[@FixOldCameras]

FOC deliberately avoids posting videos featuring electronic flash work and does not advise "kitchen table" repairs of electronic flash circuits unless you have a fair understanding in advance as to the chance of being bitten severely by the main capacitor. Be careful of the main capacitor it will pack a punch! Discharge it with a 10 watt 25 ohm resistor shorted across the terminals.

[@pineapplegames161]

What if it doesn’t take pictures I pews the button but it doesn’t trigger the function

[@lancheon22s]

I was hoping you showed how to remove the flash cover I’m stuck on that part and don’t want to break anything

[@FixOldCameras]

The flash cover is two parts (upper and lower). They are snapped together. Slightly pull out on the sides to began the separation. It take some prying to get them to separate. Be careful that you do not tear the connecting flex circuit in the process. And COMPLETELY DISCHARGE THE MAIN CAPACITOR before doing any work on the flash. A 10W 100ohm resister will discharge the capacitor quickly without sparking. It can heat up if the capacitor has a full charge. Be sure not to touch the leads during the discharge.

[@flynnmercer]

@@FixOldCameras hiia, i'm about to perform this fix to my camera, my question is how do you know if the flash is discharged? i haven't tried putting film in it for approx 12 days, am i safe to assume its discharged?

[@thehasinhafiz]

Film counter stuck in Nikon FM10 Please help

[@FixOldCameras]

Check to see if the counter engagement is making proper contact with the film door. There is a small slot in the upper light seal groove on the right side of the camera. If the engagement is not stuck and moves freely then the top cover will have to be removed so the counter mechanism can be inspected.

[@FixOldCameras]

Remove top cover. Did the counter return? Look for a ding on the top cover that might be binding the counter dial. Did it not return? Look for dislodged counter dial return spring. Look for a jammed counter engagement lever.

[@thehasinhafiz]

I think the spring is jammed because I tried closing the back and still didn't work

[@jvf6183]

Come smontare una polaroid impulse

[@drfrisker]

Ah yes, the disposable camera age. Thanks for the video, but this did not save my grandfather's Polaroid one step. Something is super wrong with it (probably me breaking it as a young child)

[@brandongarcia4830]

The bottom piece locked on me

[@IFumblesI]

You wouldn't know what's wrong with the camera if the shutter button doesn't take the photo? I press it here a click but nothing happens no flash no photo