Removing the top of a Canon AE-1 Program

Got this gem in from a customer, it was experiencing advance and power issues so cracked open the top to take a quick look under the hood, part 2 will feature more of the specifics of the advance issue but hopefully this is a helpful guide for the top removal. Thanks for watching and subscribe so you don't miss out!

[@Ybalrid]

thank you a lot for not only showing this, but also talking through the process, it is actually very helpful. I was able to remove the top cover of my camera, and then remove the lens in front of the eyepiece and blow a piece of dust/hair that somehow made that way there. Not that I could see when looking through the camera (was blurry when putting your eye on it) but I could see it when looking *at* the camera somehow and it has been driving me crazy for months and months

[@Ybalrid]

man, the little brass plunger that goes inside the shutter button is very annoying to deal with

[@frankvecsei7918]

Great video. I am trying to repair my AE1 Program's faulty shutter release.
When shorting the ground screw to the top magnet pin solder nothing happens. However if I push the shutter release button the same time, then the shutter magnet releases. I have checked on both magnet's resistance and they are normal. I have also cleaned the magnet surfaces. What would you recommend next? Thank you, Frank.

[@d3xtRR]

Thanks for the video! How do you put the C-rings back?

[@castenwilks8276]

Loveeeeee ur vids

[@AustinSpace20]

What do you use to glue that rubber cover back down near the advance lever?

[@ignaciodelamaza5234]

Please upload the rest of this repair!

[@RompingBronco]

Going to work on the edit tonight!

[@bradenholmes8011]

I’m having issues with my frame counter not tracking, do you have an idea what could cause that?