Nikon D80 Main Board Replacement

Written By: Sara Martin
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Nikon D80 Main Board Replacement

Difficulty

Difficult

Steps

6

Time Required

45 minutes

Introduction

Excessive use sometimes causes certain ports, such as the AV Port, to cease normal function. This guide explains how to remove the main board from a Nikon D80 camera. 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.

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    • Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the four 6.2 mm screws from the left and right sides of the outer cover.

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    • Use tweezers to gently flip the small locking flap of the zero force insertion connector up.

    • Pull the orange connector cable out of the zero force insertion connector using the tweezers.

    • Remove the back cover.

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    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the six 3.7 mm screws.

    • Remove the back plate that covers the main board.

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    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to unscrew the 2.3 mm screw.

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    • Use tweezers to gently flip the small locking flaps of the zero force insertion connectors up.

    • Pull the bottom orange connector cable out of the zero force insertion connector using the tweezers.

    • Pull the top orange connector cable out of the zero force insertion connector using the tweezers.

    • Remove the ribbon cables by gently pulling them away from the no-fuss ribbon cable connectors.

    • Remove the ribbon cables by gently pulling them away from the no-fuss ribbon cable connectors.

    • Disconnect the main board from the two ports on the left by pulling the main board to the right.

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    • Using the soldering iron, disconnect the four wires soldered to the main board.

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

    • Be careful when using the hot soldering iron. Move the ribbon cable out of the way as well; it is easy to burn it or yourself when using the iron.

    • Remove the main board.

    My D80 is displaying ERR no picture is saved when I click on the button, I can hear the shutter but no picture is saved. Firm ware is up to date. I was told maybe the ACU plastic screws are broken, where do you recommend buying parts? Your instructions are clear for removing the board. Thanks for that.

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Conclusion

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

Author

Sara Martin

Member since: 09/10/17

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One comment

Is there a Nikon repair forum that might provide more detailed information?

this is the clearest instructions so far but I’m sure there are diagnostic codes for more precise troubleshooting

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