Command dial on my M8 won't turn

[Richard Alton]

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Wanting to chimp and get a closer view of a picture I had taken, I recently tried to turn the command dial on my M8 and found it stuck. The arrow functions work, so it's not a tragedy if the dial remains stuck. Is this a common problem on the M8? And can it be fixed at a reasonable cost? Any advice is appreciated. 

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[jaapv]

Never heard of this; somebody else might. The repair will not be cheap, if at all possible.

[david strachan]

Try squirting a bit of electronic cleaner into the command dial. ..and gently work back and forth until free. I once had trouble with one of my M8's command dial...it would jump in its magnifications.  I think dander accumulated and needing cleaning. This worked well..."CO Contact Cleaner" made by CRC in a spray can.  Says'...Precision electronic cleaning solvent...leaves no residue...low in toxicity..."

I've used it on other electronica too...now wouldn't be without it.

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[Graham (G4FUJ)]

The important bit with contact cleaner is the "no residue" statement