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Nikon D80 Flash Assembly Replacement

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Time Required: 35 minutes
Difficulty: Difficult
Nikon D80 Flash Assembly Replacement

Introduction

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After extended use, bulbs often burn out. Replace the flash assembly using this guide. For safety purposes, please remove the battery before working with any electronic components.

Please note that this guide requires soldering. For more information on how to solder and desolder connections, please visit this guide.

What you need

Tools

    1. Nikon D80 Flash Assembly Replacement, Flash Assembly: step 1, image 1 of 3 Nikon D80 Flash Assembly Replacement, Flash Assembly: step 1, image 2 of 3 Nikon D80 Flash Assembly Replacement, Flash Assembly: step 1, image 3 of 3
      • Press the highlighted button to pop the flash up.

      • Otherwise, use a plastic opening tool to gently lever open the flash by inserting the tool into the gap between the flash and the camera.

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    2. Nikon D80 Flash Assembly Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Use the #00 Phillips-head screwdriver to remove both 4.20 mm screws by rotating the screwdriver to the left.

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    3. Nikon D80 Flash Assembly Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Nikon D80 Flash Assembly Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • Using a plastic opening tool, pry open the cover.

      • Be advised, some plastic struts may snap off when you remove the cover.

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    4. Nikon D80 Flash Assembly Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Nikon D80 Flash Assembly Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
      • Using a soldering iron, desolder the orange, tan, and gray wires from the flash assembly.

      • For more information on how to solder and desolder connections, please visit this guide.

      • Use caution while using the hot soldering iron.

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    5. Nikon D80 Flash Assembly Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • Gently remove the flash assembly from the casing.

      • The surface may still be hot, so grab it with caution.

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Conclusion

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

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