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Originally Posted by Camelopardalis
I'll add some pics from the latest surgery later 
Having said that, I've attempted to power it up this morning for its first thermal test of the new cold finger and case mod and it's dead  we went through a lot together. Not 100% sure I'm ready to crack open the known working 1100D so close to New Moon.
The 450D and 1100D appear to differ in that there is a chip on the sensor assembly circuit board whose pins protrude into the cold finger space, hence entry from the hand grip side (right) is simpler than from the left. |
Bugga .. Thats why I bought the 1200D, to be left operational while I tinker.
The KM 7D had proruding pins as well, I trimmed them down to solder level. It's also near dead after many DIY attempts. This is an expensive hobby.
I've got my eye on another 450D advertised cheapish over here. A spare would be handy and I could always sell it on modded if I can get a process working.