EddieV
newbie
Reged: 05/09/2007
Posts: 2
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Hi, Can anybody help,purchased camera and only had it 3 weeks when splashed with water,this has caused the electronic view finder to pack up but otherwise still works perfectly with LCD.I sent this to panasonic dealer for repair and they avised that the main PCB had fluid damage and the cost of repair would be 312 pounds which is more than the camera cost new. Any ideas appreciated or advise where to purchase part required 
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PaulatUKcamera
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 24/05/2005
Posts: 1925
Loc: West Wales
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My initial advice? Put the whole thing in your airing cupboard for a couple of days - long shot is that it may still be damp!
I found a workshop manual on the web for my FZ20 with complete dis-assembly instructions. (Not for the faint hearted) There may be one for the FZ50.
Then haunt eBay until you can find a parts FZ50 - perhaps one that has a smashed lens as a result of being dropped. The EV viewfinder should be intact. Remember water damage is normally fatal if the battery is in place (that includes the internal back up one)
Consumer Warning
Please treat any dismantling/maintenance advice by me as extremely suspect!
Why? I have severe dismantleitis (incurable unfortunately) and have more dismantled cameras in boxes awaiting resurrection than hot dinners!
Paul
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Paul Winter (CRIPN)
Web Site: UKCamera.com
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EddieV
newbie
Reged: 05/09/2007
Posts: 2
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Many thanks for your quick response and ill give it a try in the airing cupboard and get back to you to let you know the outcome,fingers crossed.
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