PLEASE make sure you don't ever touch the big black cylinder. It's a capacitor and it could be charged even if the camera hadn't been used for ages. Either don't touch the prongs on it (it could be lethal) or take a metal screwdriver that has an isolated handle and please use isolated gloves (not latex ones) and place the metal part of the screwdriver on the two prongs, beware a massive flash is going to happen so don't get scared. After it gets shorted you should be alright but don't touch it anyways!
Hi have you encountered clicking sounds with the flash before? It seems I broke mine after testing the flash and it wouldn't stop making a noise after that. I think the capacitor is no longer charging.
First, THANK YOU for this amazing video, I looked everywhere and this was exactly what I needed. Second, I learned an easier way to take off the backing that doesn’t even require the first step of removing the flash compartment at 1:32 or any prying. Plus it reduces any chance of breaking. If you look at the two small square holes underneath the flash (can see it if you pause at 2:25, by your right thumb), you can insert tweezers inside those. Then just angle the tweezers away from the camera body and it will pull the clip off. Then you can just slide the backing off with no resistance. Hope that helps anyone in the future!
That was a pretty good repair vid. I never even thought to repair a Polaroid before, but now if my flash goes down I'll know how to fix it. I need to find a donor camera for it, so time to hit the Goodwill.
I bought a Polaroid at a flea market without testing it. Bad idea. When I placed an empty cartridge in it, there was nothing. So, I fiddled with it a little and got it working. So I tested it and the shutter worked with no flash. Thanks to this video, I was able to get the flash working. Thanks!
I'm wondering if you ever tried testing the big electrolytic capacitor in the flash? I'm curious what usually goes in these. I have one now that is doing the same thing.
I have one but it looks more like the Polaroid express, but it doesn doesn't turn on but I would like to know if the cartridge can be charged or what do I do to make it work?
So I’m having a similar issue with mine. How long do I have to wait until the flash fully charge, because it’s been 5hrs and it’s still giving me a red light
Uhm I have the same problem but on my Polaroid sun600 it has red light on the viewfinder whenever I half push the flash button on the side it won’t take picture/ flash. Do I need new battery/cartridge? I was thinking the problem was its flash. It doesn’t give me the red light in the viewfinder when it has no film inside tho.
What about the camera? Not the viewer, but the actual camera part? There’s this thing on the inside of the camera that covers the camera but it opens when it takes photos, right now it’s open, and also a new battery won’t work in the Polaroid. Pls help me!
man i thought u was goin try to fix the broken bulb or something mine is like that an i need a fix . also Watch the heck out that black cylinder looking thing it will shock you and it sucks and it hurts too like alot enough to black your hand
I think it would be hard to find a repair service that would want to touch Polaroid camera's. If they do, of course, it's great! But they might have a hard time finding replacement parts or manuals. (Even though some are online.) I once took a camera of mine to the Enschede factory (see vlog 2 on this channel), that was great! It's sad there aren't so much places or skilled repair people like that.
How do you close the flash part back down? I recently bought my camera from a thrift store and haven’t been able to close it completely. Every time I try and move it down it sounds like I’m breaking the plastic. Please help
There used to be a special tool for it (as seen in the service manual: usermanual.wiki/polaroid/636RMEN.3591662537/view) but since I don't have it, I just have to pry with a screwdriver...
Hi idk if you can help but my poloroid wont eject photos. The cameras flash works but no photo comes out and I know I have film in there. If you have any idea on how to fix it that would be great
check if the gears that push the film out are moving properly if not give them a little move with a screwdriver or something after a couple times it should work
Any tips for a 635cl that only spits the dark slide out half way? Then when pressing the shutter nothing happens..(flash doesn't fire). Ofcouse im using new 600 film and im getting the green light! Any ideas?
If you haven't used the camera for a long time, it might need some time to charge fully. It might help holding the shutter button halfway for a long time. If that doesn't work, the capacitator might be semi-dead, there might be something wrong with the ejection hook (I've never managed to fix that) or the motor (don't know much about that either).
Hi! I have a Polaroid 660 and have trouble finding a donor camera. It keeps indicating that the flash is charging but never charges to completion. Does anyone know what the problem might be? I am willing to solder/desolder components.
@@ashleysmith8053 well… I bought a broken polaroid as a donor which turned out to work perfectly. So maybe I’ll find out when I find a other donor camera, but I’m fine for now.
The capacitor in your flash unit can no longer reach the appropriate voltage to fire the flash at the desired level. Capacitors "dry out" with age especially if they go unused for long periods of time.
PLEASE make sure you don't ever touch the big black cylinder. It's a capacitor and it could be charged even if the camera hadn't been used for ages. Either don't touch the prongs on it (it could be lethal) or take a metal screwdriver that has an isolated handle and please use isolated gloves (not latex ones) and place the metal part of the screwdriver on the two prongs, beware a massive flash is going to happen so don't get scared. After it gets shorted you should be alright but don't touch it anyways!
You're right! I started this project a little unprepared, then I got the service manual and it was like, WARNING! 😅
@@Bianca_Toeps im happy you had luck and didn’t touch it. And where have you found the manual I can’t find it anywhere?
@@daniel_s usermanual.wiki/polaroid/636RMEN.3591662537/view (works for both this type and the newer type)
Hi have you encountered clicking sounds with the flash before? It seems I broke mine after testing the flash and it wouldn't stop making a noise after that. I think the capacitor is no longer charging.
@@marisaocellada9064 have the same issue and don't know how to fix it
First, THANK YOU for this amazing video, I looked everywhere and this was exactly what I needed. Second, I learned an easier way to take off the backing that doesn’t even require the first step of removing the flash compartment at 1:32 or any prying. Plus it reduces any chance of breaking. If you look at the two small square holes underneath the flash (can see it if you pause at 2:25, by your right thumb), you can insert tweezers inside those. Then just angle the tweezers away from the camera body and it will pull the clip off. Then you can just slide the backing off with no resistance.
Hope that helps anyone in the future!
Thanks! Great tip.
That was a pretty good repair vid. I never even thought to repair a Polaroid before, but now if my flash goes down I'll know how to fix it. I need to find a donor camera for it, so time to hit the Goodwill.
Please be careful with the capacitor though! It could still be charged and give you a big shock if you touch it.
@@Bianca_Toeps Thanks for the warning. I'll try to remember if I ever have to do this. I watched some your other videos, do you have an online store?
@@voodoowraith Yes, toeps.nl/shop I don't have a lot online at the moment though, I can't enter Japan so...
@@Bianca_Toeps Yeah, things are messed up all over these days. Hopefully we'll get back to normal soon.
I bought a Polaroid at a flea market without testing it. Bad idea. When I placed an empty cartridge in it, there was nothing. So, I fiddled with it a little and got it working. So I tested it and the shutter worked with no flash. Thanks to this video, I was able to get the flash working. Thanks!
I'm wondering if you ever tried testing the big electrolytic capacitor in the flash? I'm curious what usually goes in these. I have one now that is doing the same thing.
I'd rather not touch that until I fully know what I'm doing.
I have one but it looks more like the Polaroid express, but it doesn
doesn't turn on but I would like to know if the cartridge can be charged or what do I do to make it work?
The cartridge has the battery, so I think you need to buy a new pack, or use an old empty pack that still has charge.
Thanks for the vid! For some reason I don't even have a red light on my camera. I may have to look on ebay and find a different one.
Is the donor flash unit still functional? The inability of the unit to reach full change is an indicator of the capacitor starting to age.
Is the connection of the flash and the body of the camera tight enough? I will always worry about if I open the Camera， I will disconnect the cable🥺
Thank you, your video helped me open the flash of my Polaroid Supercolor 670 Deluxe without damaging the plastic :)
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So I’m having a similar issue with mine. How long do I have to wait until the flash fully charge, because it’s been 5hrs and it’s still giving me a red light
It should take up too 10 seconds
Uhm I have the same problem but on my Polaroid sun600 it has red light on the viewfinder whenever I half push the flash button on the side it won’t take picture/ flash. Do I need new battery/cartridge? I was thinking the problem was its flash. It doesn’t give me the red light in the viewfinder when it has no film inside tho.
What about the camera? Not the viewer, but the actual camera part? There’s this thing on the inside of the camera that covers the camera but it opens when it takes photos, right now it’s open, and also a new battery won’t work in the Polaroid.
Pls help me!
Salve. E possibile aver un tutorial per lo smontaggio di a polaroid impulse? Come si fa a togliere la scocca senza romperla?
Hey my camera got hot no flash comes out and brand new cart please help😢
man i thought u was goin try to fix the broken bulb or something mine is like that an i need a fix . also Watch the heck out that black cylinder looking thing it will shock you and it sucks and it hurts too like alot enough to black your hand
would it be best to take a broken polaroid to a service place that repairs cameras or to do it on your own?
I think it would be hard to find a repair service that would want to touch Polaroid camera's. If they do, of course, it's great! But they might have a hard time finding replacement parts or manuals. (Even though some are online.) I once took a camera of mine to the Enschede factory (see vlog 2 on this channel), that was great! It's sad there aren't so much places or skilled repair people like that.
How do you close the flash part back down? I recently bought my camera from a thrift store and haven’t been able to close it completely. Every time I try and move it down it sounds like I’m breaking the plastic. Please help
I'm afraid something is broken then?
Hi, have you found some tips for removing the flash shell?
There used to be a special tool for it (as seen in the service manual: usermanual.wiki/polaroid/636RMEN.3591662537/view) but since I don't have it, I just have to pry with a screwdriver...
@@Bianca_Toeps Thank you.I've got it.All we need is a hard and thin and long iron bar
Hi idk if you can help but my poloroid wont eject photos. The cameras flash works but no photo comes out and I know I have film in there. If you have any idea on how to fix it that would be great
check if the gears that push the film out are moving properly if not give them a little move with a screwdriver or something after a couple times it should work
Any tips for a 635cl that only spits the dark slide out half way? Then when pressing the shutter nothing happens..(flash doesn't fire). Ofcouse im using new 600 film and im getting the green light! Any ideas?
If you haven't used the camera for a long time, it might need some time to charge fully. It might help holding the shutter button halfway for a long time. If that doesn't work, the capacitator might be semi-dead, there might be something wrong with the ejection hook (I've never managed to fix that) or the motor (don't know much about that either).
Hi! I have a Polaroid 660 and have trouble finding a donor camera. It keeps indicating that the flash is charging but never charges to completion. Does anyone know what the problem might be? I am willing to solder/desolder components.
Did you find a solution for this? I have the same issue
@@ashleysmith8053 well… I bought a broken polaroid as a donor which turned out to work perfectly. So maybe I’ll find out when I find a other donor camera, but I’m fine for now.
The capacitor in your flash unit can no longer reach the appropriate voltage to fire the flash at the desired level. Capacitors "dry out" with age especially if they go unused for long periods of time.
yoooo do you speak Japanese? I heard you say nani in the video lol
Haha I'm trying... Not at all fluent yet.