Introduction
Use this guide to replace the cracked or damaged bottom cover in your Polaroid I-2 camera.
This guide can also be used to replace the tripod mount as it's attached to the bottom cover.
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If you have any film left, take some photos and remove the cartridge! Disassembly will expose the film and damage it.
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Before you begin:
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Power down and unplug your camera.
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Put on the lens cap to avoid scratching your lens during disassembly.
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Fold a piece of cloth or napkin (or the included bag) into a small square.
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Insert the cloth into the film compartment far enough to block the film door from closing during disassembly.
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Insert the tip of an opening pick under the top left corner of the bottom cover, near the slider button.
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Tilt the pick up and push to position the pick between the bottom and front covers.
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Slide the opening pick toward the rear of the camera to release the clips along the left edge.
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Leave the opening pick at the bottom left corner to prevent the clips from resecuring.
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Insert the tip of a second opening pick under the top right corner of the bottom cover.
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Tilt the pick up and push to position the pick between the bottom and front covers.
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Slide the opening pick toward the rear of the camera to release the clips along the right edge.
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Tilt the back of the bottom cover upward and pull it away from the camera, making sure to thread the film door lever from its recess.
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Remove the back cover.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Polaroid I-2 Answers community for help.
