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Repair a broken digicam lens mechanism (Panasonic FZ10) - a failed attempt.

Step 4Take corrective action!..

Take corrective action!..
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In this step you'll repair the damaged parts. Use fresh (yes they degrade over short time) good quality super glue for parts where you have the broken bits. In my case, one little edge was broken and the plastic it is made off has very fibre-like structure, so super glue worked great.

Tip for glueing: try not to stain the parts with your body oil, don't touch them with your fingers etc. Just some tiny drop of super glue, put pressure on the part and keep if for a few seconds. When done, let it dry for a few hours.

Tip for epoxy putty: this is a wonderful material to work with. It is just like play-dough. Keep kneading, wet your fingers with some water and you can form it to any shape you like. Yes it works OK even when it's wet. I moistened a blade to form it into the shape I want.
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