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Troubleshooting & repair

Choose the model on your camera. Start with the checks that do not require taking it apart.

Model guides

Sony FD71 operating manual cover

FD71

Clock-cell replacement, drive references and first checks.

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Sony FD100 / FD200 operating manual cover

FD100 / FD200

Clock battery, board variants and first checks.

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FD200 service page »

Other models

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Service manual levels

Some cameras have separate Levels 1, 2 and 3; older manuals use one volume. Check the cover and contents for the exact edition.

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Before you try a repair

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.

Read the safety and source notes

Service software

Sony RadarW

Archived programs, model data and documentation. Read the service-use warning before downloading.

Repair videos

Nine Mavica repair videos by Physics Dude.

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About the archive

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

Service PDFs are held privately. Records link to the original sources.

Sources & safety