How can I clean the switch contacts of my OM-F (probably OM-{10, G, PC} also)?
You can clean any switch, to some extent, by just actuating it over and over. So just turn the switch through its four positions about 100 times and the contacts will be cleaner. If you want to remove the cover to clean the actual contacts, or for some other reason, instructions follow. NOTE: We do *not* recommend do-it-yourself repairs of valuable cameras. However, the cheaper OM’s (OM-10, OM-F, OM-G, etc.) nowadays have relatively low resale value and may not be worth the cost of a professional repair. Repair notes on Olympus OM-F (OM-30) (probably also applicable to OM-{10, G, PC} *not* OM-{1-4(T)} Removal of top cover: 1) Open back of camera (by pulling up on rewind knob) and attach a piece of tape to ensure that the back does not get latched shut again. 2) Unfold handle of rewind knob and remove Phillips screw. (To do this, you will have to keep the shaft from rotating.) (Note: If the camera back gets closed while the rewind knob is off, here’s what to do: Push the shaft into the
