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Oct 11, 2011 15:10 |  #1

Anyone have experience disassembling and re-assembling the 580 EX speedlite? I could use some help fixing my speedlite!:cool:


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Oct 11, 2011 15:59 |  #2

580EX flash tube repair: https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=523087

Hotshoe Repair: http://neilvn.com …canon-580ex-hotshoe-foot/ (external link)

Draining the Capacitor: https://photography-on-the.net …p?p=12327303&po​stcount=43

580EX II Repair Manual: http://www.acidfire.ca …80ex_II_Repair_​Manual.pdf (external link)


580EX Parts List: http://www.strappe.com …phy/Speedlite%2​0580EX.pdf (external link)


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