I think that my FM2 is back focusing. How to fix?

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I had a similar issue with my FE2. After changing the focusing screen didn't solve the problem, I adjusted the spring tension of the pressure plate. Now it appears to be spot-on.
That's good, and definitely good info for the OP.

I swapped out the whole back on mine with one from a known good FE2, and the issue persisted.

I think my camera was cursed.
 

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If the pressure plate were not contacting the rails, the film would be behind the intended focal plane. The negatives would have shown the focus to be in-front of the subject.
 

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There is a tiny spring that can break in the mirror return/rebound mechanism on the FM/FE series. If broken, mirror does not return to its proper position.
 
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