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Nikon D40 Flash Pin Replacement

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Time Required: 10 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Nikon D40 Flash Pin Replacement

Introduction

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This guide will teach you how to open up your flash safely and replace the flash pin that holds the flash upright.

What you need

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    1. Nikon D40 Flash Pin Replacement, Flash Pin: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Turn off the camera and remove the battery.

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    2. Nikon D40 Flash Pin Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Pry the flash open using the plastic opening tool.

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    3. Nikon D40 Flash Pin Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the two Phillips #0 3.0 mm screws from the front of the flash compartment using the small Phillips Head screwdriver.

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    4. Nikon D40 Flash Pin Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Nikon D40 Flash Pin Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
      • Pry off the back plastic of the flash compartment using the plastic opening tool.

      • When it is time to reassemble the flash module, a certain amount of force and precise alignment will be required.

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    5. Nikon D40 Flash Pin Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Nikon D40 Flash Pin Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • On the left of the camera you will see a metal spring.

      • Unscrew the Phillips #0 3.0 mm screw holding the spring in place, using the small Phillips Head screwdriver.

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    6. Nikon D40 Flash Pin Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
      • Remove metal spring and replace with new spring.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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