Nikon N2000 (F301) Communication Board Replacement

Written By: Zachary Phillips

Comments: 4

Nikon N2000 (F301) Communication Board Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

10 - 15 minutes

Introduction

The communication board sends information about the aperture and focus of the lens. If you are having trouble with focus or aperture, then there may be a problem with the communication board.

Tools

Step 1

Use a 00 Phillips head screwdriver to remove the four screws from the lens mount.

Step 2

Remove lens mount from the camera.
Be careful not to lose any of the three loose pieces that are under the lens mount.

Step 3

Remove the three loose parts (spring, small rod, and metal ring) that were under the lens mount and put them aside.
Make sure you remember the orientation of the metal ring so that it is easier to put back in the device later.

Step 4

Use 00 Phillips head screwdriver to remove the screw from the bottom of the front black case.

Step 5

Use 00 Phillips head screwdriver to remove the screws from the top case (6 in all).

Step 6

Remove the front case from the camera.
There is a black plastic ring in the case. Be sure not to remove it, as it can be difficult to put back.

Step 7

Use a 00 Phillips head screwdriver to remove the screws from either side of the communication board.

Step 8

Desolder the wires and remove them from the communication board.
Note: If you are unfamiliar with soldering techniques, click here for a guide.

This guide also applies to the N301 The same camera for alternative markets.

Be aware, removal of the lSO setting ring is required to enable top cover removal. Unscrew the film rewind knob and remove the circlip.

In addition, there may be extraneous adhesive around the joint of the red stripe part to the top cover/body joint. Careful manipulation should release it.

Ensure no camera controls are displaced as problems will arise during reassembly.

RCDevon -

Conclusion

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

3 comments

Doesn't work for the 301, although it looks similar I can't find any way to remove the top or the front case

John Chapple -

The F301 and N2000 are identical, so the guide should work. In this guide the top case isn't removed, as the film rewind knob is preventing it from coming off completely, and instead just lifted with the bit of leeway the popped up rewind knob provides.

Miles Kosik -

Is there a way to remove the plasticzek top cover, as comment above says, the knobs prevents me from removing this part. My plastic cover is broken and I want to change it for a new one, is there a way?

Filip N -