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Nikon D90 Flash Bulb Replacement

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Nikon D90 Flash Bulb Replacement

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With a few simple tools and parts, this guide will help you replace your broken or burnt out bulb on the Nikon D90 camera. Be careful not to strip the screws as you disassemble the camera. In addition, be careful not to break the bulb or cut yourself on a broken bulb while you are disassembling the camera.

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    1. Nikon D90 Flash Bulb Replacement, Open the Flash: step 1, image 1 of 3 Nikon D90 Flash Bulb Replacement, Open the Flash: step 1, image 2 of 3 Nikon D90 Flash Bulb Replacement, Open the Flash: step 1, image 3 of 3
      • Use a plastic opening tool to lift up the flash.

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    2. Nikon D90 Flash Bulb Replacement, Flash Casing Screws: step 2, image 1 of 2 Nikon D90 Flash Bulb Replacement, Flash Casing Screws: step 2, image 2 of 2
      • Using a PH00 screwdriver, remove the two 5.3 mm Phillips screws from the flash casing.

      • Be careful not to strip the screw heads.

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    3. Nikon D90 Flash Bulb Replacement, Removing the Top Flash Casing: step 3, image 1 of 3 Nikon D90 Flash Bulb Replacement, Removing the Top Flash Casing: step 3, image 2 of 3 Nikon D90 Flash Bulb Replacement, Removing the Top Flash Casing: step 3, image 3 of 3
      • Use a plastic opening tool and carefully pry open the top casing of the flash.

      • Then, lift off the top casing of the flash.

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    1. Nikon D90 Flash Bulb Replacement, Removing the Bulb Tape: step 4, image 1 of 2 Nikon D90 Flash Bulb Replacement, Removing the Bulb Tape: step 4, image 2 of 2
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      • Carefully unclip the bulb casing from the plastic casing using tweezers.

      • Remove the black and white tape on the bulb casing.

      • This tape is what holds the wires and bulb in place.

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    2. Nikon D90 Flash Bulb Replacement, Removing the Bulb: step 5, image 1 of 3 Nikon D90 Flash Bulb Replacement, Removing the Bulb: step 5, image 2 of 3 Nikon D90 Flash Bulb Replacement, Removing the Bulb: step 5, image 3 of 3
      • Remove the rubber stopper on the left and right side of the bulb.

      • Separate the rubber stopper from the white and black tape.

      • The bulb can now be slid out and replaced.

      • Be careful not to break the bulb or cut yourself on the broken bulb.

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Conclusion

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

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thanks for instruction…………really helpfull

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Hi guys do you know where to get this bulb?please help

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