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Nikon D7000 Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the motherboard.

Note: You'll need JIS screwdrivers for this repair. Regular Phillips screwdrivers have a cross pattern with rounded inner edges and won't fully fit the slots in the JIS screws. JIS screwdrivers instead have a straight cross pattern which makes much better contact with the screw head and is made for the high torque you will need to loosen the screws.

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    • When loosening the screws, start pressing the screwdriver firmly for the first 1-2 turns (highest torque) until the screw is 'unlocked'. Failing to do so can damage the screw head and make it impossible to disengage that screw.

    • Remove the following 5 screws securing the bottom cover to the camera body:

    • Four 6 mm J000 screws.

    • One 8 mm J000 screw (under lens mount).

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    • Remove three 6 mm J000 screws from under the battery cover.

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    • Gently pull the bottom cover off of the camera body.

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    • Remove the following screws from the port area:

    • Two 3.5 mm J000 screws.

    • One 6 mm J000 screw (right above ports).

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    • Peel the rear rubber piece off with tweezers.

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    • Remove one 4.25 mm J000 screw from behind the rear rubber piece.

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    • Pull the eyepiece cover up to remove it.

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    • Remove two 6 mm J000 screws from behind the eyepiece cover.

    • On D7100 models, there is an additional screw holding the back plate on. This screw is located in the diopter (dial with + - on it). This screw can be accessed by peeling up this sticker on the diopter.

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    • Open the SD card cover by pushing slightly down with your thumb and sliding up.

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    • Remove four 6 mm J000 screws that secure the SD card cover.

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    • Gently pull the SD card cover off.

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    • Remove the following screws that secure the back case:

    • One 6 mm J000 screw.

    • One 3 mm J000 screw.

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    • Carefully lift the back case off.

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    • Disconnect the following two ribbon cables from the motherboard.

    • See our Cable Connector Guide for help with ribbon cable connectors!

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    • Remove the following screws securing the left motherboard shield:

    • One 2 mm J000 screw (on the bottom).

    • One 3.5 mm J000 screw (on the back).

    • Be careful of the grounding clips on the motherboard.

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    • Gently pry and lift the left motherboard shield off.

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    • Remove one 3.5 mm J000 screw securing the right motherboard shield.

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    • Gently lift the right motherboard shield off with the tip of a spudger.

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    • Disconnect remaining ribbon cables.

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    • Disconnect remaining ribbon cables.

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    • Carefully disconnect the red connector with tweezers.

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    • Remove four 3.5 mm J000 screws securing the motherboard.

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    • Gently pull the port side cover away from the motherboard.

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    • Lift the motherboard off.

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Conclusion

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

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Hi thank you.

winnaingsoe - Reply Share

perfekt. Thank you! Had to replace the board because the GPS port was brocken.

Georges Hamlet - Reply Share

Hi, thanks for the detailed instructions! I just replaced my main board and the new one did not boot. The battery is charged, but the LCD shows nothing when battery is in and when the power is on. Is that a problem with the replacement main board or does it need to be programmed? I expected it to power up once the power is available.

serget - Reply Share

Have you resolved your issue?

Bhaskar vedula - Share

Any luck of fixing it?

Boris Rapoport - Share

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