Minolta X-300 X-500 X-700 Capacitors 220uF - 2 Capacitors

Description

Minolta X-300 X-500 X-700 Capacitors 220uF 16V - 2 Capacitors
Here are two of the capacitors to repair the Minolta camera that will not stay on when you press the shutter.
They may fix your problem if your camera suffers from any of the following:
-
Film advance lever does not move past the 30 degree position.
-
New batteries, but shutter will not fire.
-
LEDs in viewfinder light up when the camera is turned on, but die and will not light up again if the shutter button is pressed.
X-700 uses two, one under base plate, and one under the top cover (replace both).
The X-370/300, X7A, X9 & X-570/500
uses one, under the base plate
These are the correct replacement parts for Minolta shutter release capacitors (220uf, 16v, low profile 6 x 7 mm).
The original capacitors are 220uf 4v.  The replacement part is 220uf 16v.  Higher voltage in the replacement parts just means that the capacitor is
capable
of handling higher voltage, and will work great in this lower voltage application (I am an electrical engineer).  These are rated at 105 degrees C and measure 6mm x 7mm.
I used one to repair my own X-300, so I can attest to fit and function.
The parts are brand new, factory fresh. These capacitors are polarized. The bar on the side indicates the NEGATIVE pole,
so pleas
e
be aware when installing.
To work on those tiny components in tight space, it is best to use a soldering iron with a pointed tip.
A couple of quick tips:
Note the location of the negative side and then clip the old capacitor and leave the leads, so you can solder the new capacitor to the old leads, preventing damage to the flexible PCB.
1)
the flexible PCBs in these cameras will not tolerate sustained heat, so don't linger with the soldering tip &
2)
using a 60/40 or 63/37 Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) solder (if available to you) will make doing so a lot easier.