Swamphunter Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 Has anyone ever opened a Cuddeback Camera (case)? My camera had some insects inside of it and they "deposited" in front of the camera lens. I called Cuddeback and they want $50 just to look at it. I only see 2 screws and if all I need to do is remove those screws to clean it, I hate to pay the $50. Ya, I know it will void the warranty, but I am not concerned about that really. Has anyone ever opened a Cuddeback for cleaning and was it easy/hard, parts going BOINGGG, or anything else? I have seen the homebrews opened on here and they don't look like there is much to have to be concerned about. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirage Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 Re: Opening a Cuddeback? Hi swamphunter, I have never had on open but i sure would give it a try worse case you gotta send it back to them and pay $50, best case you fixxed it. The way I see it some one put it together that mean somebody should be able to take it apart. That somebody is you...be all you can be!! Take some picture i would like to see it apart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted August 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 Re: Opening a Cuddeback? [ QUOTE ] Hi swamphunter, I have never had on open but i sure would give it a try worse case you gotta send it back to them and pay $50, best case you fixxed it. The way I see it some one put it together that mean somebody should be able to take it apart. That somebody is you...be all you can be!! Take some picture i would like to see it apart. [/ QUOTE ] Thats what I like... a what the heck go for it and tear your camera apart and let me see some pics type of guy! I am hoping for a voice of experience on here before I go pulling screws! I will take some pics though if I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 Re: Opening a Cuddeback? Yeah. I have to agree that knowing they are going to charge you any way you look at it, I would open it up myself first and see if there wasnt something I could do myself. Dont know for sure, but kind of doubt that there will be anything to jump out at you ken, but would definitely use a bit of care when you pull it open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted August 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 Re: Opening a Cuddeback? I am working up the nerve...just was hoping someone in here had some experience with them first. I thought some of the homebrew guys like Bond or someone may have cracked one open before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirage Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 Re: Opening a Cuddeback? [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Hi swamphunter, I have never had on open but i sure would give it a try worse case you gotta send it back to them and pay $50, best case you fixxed it. The way I see it some one put it together that mean somebody should be able to take it apart. That somebody is you...be all you can be!! Take some picture i would like to see it apart. [/ QUOTE ] Thats what I like... a what the heck go for it and tear your camera apart and let me see some pics type of guy! I am hoping for a voice of experience on here before I go pulling screws! I will take some pics though if I do. [/ QUOTE ] LOL ...no i didnt mean it like that...though that is kinda funny. I am an auto tech and everyday im taking apart something new to me so it dosnt bother me to do so. I was just think that if you gotta pay to send it in you should try it your self. Just use some caution, i cant see any clocksprings being in there but you never know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 Re: Opening a Cuddeback? Nope havent opened a cudde, but have opened up a cheapy stealth cam. Really nothing to them Ken. just be careful not to jerk any wires loose that may be attached. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 Re: Opening a Cuddeback? I haven't taken one of mine apart yet either swampy. If it came down to it though, I wouldn't have a problem removing some screws to do it myself before paying $50 to send it back. I'm confused though about why you say it would void the warranty. I guess I don't understand why you'd have to pay $50 if it's still under warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted August 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 Re: Opening a Cuddeback? [ QUOTE ] I haven't taken one of mine apart yet either swampy. If it came down to it though, I wouldn't have a problem removing some screws to do it myself before paying $50 to send it back. I'm confused though about why you say it would void the warranty. I guess I don't understand why you'd have to pay $50 if it's still under warranty. [/ QUOTE ] Insect/animal damage is not covered. Been round and round with them over it. My stance is if insects can get in, it is not moisture proof. Anyhow, I have decided to leave it alone. I am not sending it back in. After further inspection moist of the "dirt" is on the flash area, not the camera lens area. I started to open the Cuddeback and found it is sealed with a double sided sticky foam, that is cut very precise. It must be a part they manufacture specifically for the camera. Not worth messing it up. Will leave it as is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyd50 Posted August 24, 2006 Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 Re: Opening a Cuddeback? swamohunter1968, check out this site and ask vman http://hagshouse.ipbhost.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19608&hl= Good Luck Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest recurve Posted August 24, 2006 Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 Re: Opening a Cuddeback? I have had one opened for the same reason - JUST WATCH THE CAPACITORS IN THE HIGH VOLTAGE AREA - They will hold a charge even after the batteries have been removed for a long time - touch those and you could get a serious shock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 480 Posted August 24, 2006 Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 Re: Opening a Cuddeback? swamphunter,---check-http://www.chasingame.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1196 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted August 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 Re: Opening a Cuddeback? [ QUOTE ] swamphunter,---check-http://www.chasingame.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1196 [/ QUOTE ] Thanks 480! Very informative...thanks for taking the time to search that out. Joeyd50, your link doesn't work...thanks also though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted August 24, 2006 Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 Re: Opening a Cuddeback? http://www.chasingame.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1196 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted August 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 Re: Opening a Cuddeback? [ QUOTE ] swamohunter1968, check out this site and ask vman http://hagshouse.ipbhost.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19608&hl= Good Luck Joe [/ QUOTE ] Thanks Buckee, but that one worked for me...joeyd50's link would not work.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyd50 Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 Re: Opening a Cuddeback? Sorry swamphunter, it works for me, try to copy and past it. this guy vman has had a few Cuddebacks apart. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted August 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 Re: Opening a Cuddeback? [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] swamohunter1968, check out this site and ask vman http://hagshouse.ipbhost.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19608&hl= Good Luck Joe [/ QUOTE ] Thanks Buckee, but that one worked for me...joeyd50's link would not work.... [/ QUOTE ] Sorry Buckee I was wrong...that link that joeyd50 sent was the same link, when I opened your I assumed is was the previous link. Thanks joeyd50! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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