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FD97: disassembly & parts references

GUIDE · Disassembly & parts

Where to find the LCD, drive, lens and FC-85 board sections.

Applies to: MVC-FD97

Before starting

The flash capacitor can retain a dangerous charge after switch-off, even with the main battery removed. Read the model-specific service safety notes before opening the camera. Internal electrical work requires suitable training and equipment.

Start with the document and service notes

The saved combined scan has Level 1 at PDF page 1, Level 2 at page 44 and Level 3 at page 188. Page numbering restarts inside each volume. Levels describe the documents, not how easy a repair is.

Find an assembly

The Level 1 contents point to the LCD module and FDD block on printed page 9, lens sections on pages 10-11, and exploded views on pages 12-19. Follow the disassembly order in the service manual.

FC-85 board coverage

The Level 2 cover explicitly excludes the FC-85 circuit diagrams, printed boards and electrical parts list and points to Level 3. Level 3 is used with Level 2. One is not a substitute for the other.

Manual references

  1. MVC-FD97 service documentL1 v1.0 2001.03; L2 v1.1 2001.06; L3 v1.0 2001.03 · PDF p. 3 · printed 3
  2. MVC-FD97 service documentL1 v1.0 2001.03; L2 v1.1 2001.06; L3 v1.0 2001.03 · PDF p. 4 · printed 4
  3. MVC-FD97 service documentL1 v1.0 2001.03; L2 v1.1 2001.06; L3 v1.0 2001.03 · PDF p. 44 · printed Level 2 cover
  4. MVC-FD97 service documentL1 v1.0 2001.03; L2 v1.1 2001.06; L3 v1.0 2001.03 · PDF p. 188 · printed Level 3 cover

Compared with these pages on 2026-10-22. No hands-on repair test by Mavica.net. PDF page counters can differ from the printed numbering.

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About the archive

12 repair notes and 37 document records. Some models and manual editions are still missing.

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Sources & safety

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