Ricoh GR10 Disassembly & Repair Guide for Common Issues

Trying to share all I've learned about the GR10 from my time working on it. This video addresses these common issues:

1. The lens barrel won't extend (the camera does not appear to power on)
2. The film advance is loud, slow, or makes clicking sounds
3. The date LCD cover has detached
4. The top plate buttons are mushy
5. The top LCD is misaligned in the top plate window

CAUTION: Please watch through "IMPORTANT REPAIR SAFETY NOTES" before disassembling. Disassembling a camera with a built-in flash is dangerous, and precautions must be taken.

I hope this video is helpful to anyone who has a GR10 with one of these issues, or would just like to learn more about this wonderful little camera.

00:00 Removing the main body plate
04:19 IMPORTANT REPAIR SAFETY NOTES
05:20 Issue 1: Lens barrel will not extend (camera does not power on)
08:11 Issue 2: Film advance (loud, slow, clicking sounds)
09:27 Removing the top plate part 1/2
11:11 Issue 3: Date LCD cover has detached
11:40 Removing the top plate part 2/2
11:48 Issues 4 and 5: Discussion of parts under the top plate
13:50 Aside: Shutter release spring maintenance
15:50 Replacing the top plate
18:24 Caution against inserting the battery with the top plate off
19:56 Replacing the main body plate
21:58 Closing remarks