Finally got a Yashica Electro 35 light meter working again

I had a GSN sitting on my shelf for 6 months with the dead pod syndrome and tried the trick of cleaning the pad switch contacts with 91% isopropyl. It actually fired up on the first try after that, anyone else have that work or did I just get lucky?

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wyatt_green3129d ago

Jumped straight into this thread because 91% isopropyl actually worked on your first try? That’s wild. I always thought you had to use a higher proof like 99% to really clean those contacts without leaving any residue. I’ve got two GSNs I gave up on last year after multiple rounds of cleaning with contact cleaner and still nothing. Maybe I should give the 91% a shot just to see if I’m missing something obvious. Never would have guessed that lower alcohol content could make a difference with dead pod syndrome.

the_andrew29d ago

Wait, hold on. You mean you tried the 91% stuff, the kind I use to clean my glasses, and it actually worked? I've been buying the 99% isopropyl this whole time like a sucker, scrubbing those contacts until my fingers hurt. That's crazy if the cheap stuff is all you need.