Olympus C-700 Service Manual or Schematic?

[Fred]

Yet you think that you can repair the camera and solve the problem?

Yep. Sure can -- if I have the correct service info. I do board-level T/S
and repair on similar products day in and day out. Of course, I generally
have schematics or at least access to a service tech on the phone --
something Olympus doesn't offer, even for a fee.

I suspect that IF you could get the part you would be bitching about the
price of the parts(s) needed

Actually, I'm not looking for replacement parts yet -- just service
documentation or advice from others who may have run across this problem
before. Chances are it's a bad connection, capacitor or other minor item I
can locate elsewhere.

Here's a story for you.... My car failed to start awhile back and the garage
isolated it to the computer. They quoted me $700 for a re-built computer.
Since I didn't have anything to lose, I took it home, took it apart and
found that a capacitor had shorted through. This one was fairly obvious due
to the smell and discoloration. I took it out and matched it up at the
local electronics parts house with an 11-cent capacitor and saved quite a
bit of money. Yes, it took me a few hours and some running around, but I'm
not in the for-profit business when home repairs are concerned.

And what would you say IF you could get the service info and the part(s) but
could not make the adjustments, would you demand Olympus refund the part(s)
cost?

Jeez Louise... get a grip , Mike. I'm just looking for service
documentation! Then I'll worry about parts. I doubt I would buy any parts
from Olympus except mechanical items. And, no, I don't usually go around
"demanding" anything. That's a good way to alienate people.

No Fred, you are the one who is wrong. You have no idea how long the repair
will take nor what the part(s) cost or what adjustments may be needed and
whether or not you are equipped to make them.

Whatever.... I still need service documentation. Any CONSTRUCTIVE advice
would be welcome. :^)

There was a time many many years ago when the sales arm of a camera company
supplemented the service department budget which helped keep repair charges
low. For the most part service departments now have to stand on their own
so parts and service costs to the customers has gone up.

Hoo boy, that's nice!!

Well! I see by the old clock on the wall that I have reached the limit for
wasting time today. As much as I have enjoyed chatting with you, I still
need service documentation and so much bid you a fond farewell.

Fred

 

[Fred]

LOL! Yes, I've used that before myself!

 

[Fred]

It has become a cheap, plastic world, full of cheap, plastic thieves, and I don't know
what to do about it.

Fear not, young William! About the time I'm starting to think the same
thing, I run across a small shop or garage or even a sales clerk who goes
the extra mile and I get my confidence in mankind restored.

Ain't that right, Mike?

 

[Fred]

BECAUSE!!! THAT'S WHY!! B^)

 

[Mike]

and
I don't know

Fear not, young William! About the time I'm starting to think the same
thing, I run across a small shop or garage or even a sales clerk who goes
the extra mile and I get my confidence in mankind restored.

Ain't that right, Mike?

What ever you say Fred after all you are a camera repair expert

 

[Mike]

Yep. Sure can -- if I have the correct service info. I do board-level T/S
and repair on similar products day in and day out. Of course, I generally
have schematics or at least access to a service tech on the phone --
something Olympus doesn't offer, even for a fee.


Actually, I'm not looking for replacement parts yet -- just service
documentation or advice from others who may have run across this problem
before. Chances are it's a bad connection, capacitor or other minor item I
can locate elsewhere.

Here's a story for you.... My car failed to start awhile back and the garage
isolated it to the computer. They quoted me $700 for a re-built computer.
Since I didn't have anything to lose, I took it home, took it apart and
found that a capacitor had shorted through. This one was fairly obvious due
to the smell and discoloration. I took it out and matched it up at the
local electronics parts house with an 11-cent capacitor and saved quite a
bit of money. Yes, it took me a few hours and some running around, but I'm
not in the for-profit business when home repairs are concerned.


Jeez Louise... get a grip , Mike. I'm just looking for service
documentation! Then I'll worry about parts. I doubt I would buy any parts
from Olympus except mechanical items. And, no, I don't usually go around
"demanding" anything. That's a good way to alienate people.

My only point Fred was to attempt to explain to you why Olympus does not
make some service information available. The fact is, this is not an
uncommon practice in the photo industry and especially now with the advent
of digital cameras. Here is an example; a friend owns a camera repair shop
and has been an authorized Nikon and Canon warranty station for 12 to 15
years. Nikon has just allowed him to purchase parts ONLY after his tech
attended a 5 day class.
If I can find a source for a service manual I'll post it here. I don't
service Digital's.....thankfully.

 

[Gymmy Bob]

He hasn't been able to get a job since either.

 

[Fred]

My only point Fred was to attempt to explain to you why Olympus does not
make some service information available. The fact is, this is not an
uncommon practice in the photo industry and especially now with the advent
of digital cameras. Here is an example; a friend owns a camera repair shop
and has been an authorized Nikon and Canon warranty station for 12 to 15
years. Nikon has just allowed him to purchase parts ONLY after his tech
attended a 5 day class.
If I can find a source for a service manual I'll post it here. I don't
service Digital's.....thankfully.

Thanks - I see what you mean.

 

[Mike]

LOL! Yes, I've used that before myself!

Ok Fred here you go. The problem you have is either a blown fuse or the DC
to DC converter.
According to my information you *can* purchase a parts manual from Olympus
then once you have the camera apart cross reference the fuse in the C700
with any of the large electronic catalog houses.
KEY Electronics seems to be the source used. I hope this helps you a little.
Mike

 

[Mike]

Tell them your a camera repair shop it might help.

 

[Fred]

Holy smokes, Mike!!! Thanks very much! I will get on the phone with the
boys down at Olympus in the morning as axe why in THEE hell they didn't tell
me about the parts manual.

Thanks, again!

 

[RWM]

When you call, make sure to tell them your battery theory ... AND MAKE
SURE TO SPEAK IN ALL CAPS.

 

[Fred]

GOOD IDEA!! B^)

 

[AC]

The problem is, that the throw-away mentality, and pricing structure of
replacements means that repair of these kind of appliances is limited to the
scope of hobbyists such as yourself. Why would they go to the trouble of
supplying a service for a vast minority of users, who they can't make any
more money from?

 

[Fred]

Sad but true - they want the fast buck and not the long-term customer.

On the other hand, it doesn't do their reputation any good. I SWEAR by
Sharp products - because of their reliability, documentation and phone
service. I have had many - radios, organizers, you name it .. Heck, I'm
still using an old Sharp Fax machine at work daily since 1993 daily and
never a burp the whole time. Lots of moving parts and never breaks down.

I guess we should all be glad that Olympus doesn't make airplanes.

 

[Fred]

Forgot to mention the best Sharp product of all - their camcorders. Again,
tons of moving parts and not a breakdown in 8 years with mine.

 

[NSM]

| Sad but true - they want the fast buck and not the long-term customer.
|
| On the other hand, it doesn't do their reputation any good. I SWEAR by
| Sharp products - because of their reliability, documentation and phone
| service. I have had many - radios, organizers, you name it .. Heck, I'm
| still using an old Sharp Fax machine at work daily since 1993 daily and
| never a burp the whole time. Lots of moving parts and never breaks down.
|
| I guess we should all be glad that Olympus doesn't make airplanes.

And that Lucas doesn't make the electrics for them!

N

 

[none]

The problem is, that the throw-away mentality, and pricing structure of
replacements means that repair of these kind of appliances is limited to the
scope of hobbyists such as yourself. Why would they go to the trouble of
supplying a service for a vast minority of users, who they can't make any
more money from?

MAYBE so they'll get us as customers the NEXT time we purchase a
camera?

 

[Buster]

I have posted a copy of the Olympus parts drawing and list for the
C700 at http://home.twcny.rr.com/littleblackdogs/C700.pdf
Hope this helps,
Buster

 

[Aldo Larrabiata]

Do you have the same for the C3000 Zoom ?

TIA