Installing Nikon D70 Top Cover

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Replace the Top Cover on your Nikon D70.

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Removing the top cover requires a fine-tipped soldering iron and knowledge of surface mount soldering.

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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Battery  ¶ 

  • Use your finger tip to pull the battery release tab toward the center of the D70.

  • Open the battery door and rotate it away from the bottom cover.

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Add Note Edit Step 2  ¶ 

  • Pull the battery out of the D70.

  • It may be necessary to wiggle the battery while pulling to free it from its pocket in the case.

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Add Note Edit Step 3 — Bottom Cover  ¶ 

  • Remove the following eight screws securing the bottom cover to the D70:

    • Six 5.8 mm Phillips screws

    • One 10.7 mm Phillips screws

    • One 8.2 mm Phillips screws

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Add Note Edit Step 4  ¶ 

  • Carefully pull the bottom cover to separate it from the body of the D70.

  • Remove the bottom cover from the D70.

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Add Note Edit Step 5 — Rear Cover Assembly  ¶ 

  • Remove the two 4.8 mm Phillips screws securing the battery side of the rear cover to the D70.

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Add Note Edit Step 6  ¶ 

  • Remove the two 4.8 mm Phillips screws securing the port side of the rear cover to the D70.

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Add Note Edit Step 7  ¶ 

  • Use your fingernail to flip up the ZIF locking flap on the LCD ribbon cable socket.

  • Be sure you are opening the locking tab, not pulling against the socket mounted to the board.

  • Pull the LCD board ribbon cable out of its socket.

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Add Note Edit Step 8  ¶ 

  • Carefully pull the sides of the rear cover away from the body of the D70.

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