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Nikon D7000 Image Sensor Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the image sensor.

What you need

  1. Nikon D7000 Image Sensor Replacement, Motherboard: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the following 5 screws securing the bottom cover to the camera body:

    • Four 6 mm J000 screws.

    • One 8 mm J000 screw (under lens mount).

    Edit

    Note for D7100: the rightmost screw marked red is 5.4mm long (to the right of the identification sticker with serial number), the 3 other screws marked red are 6.0mm long. The orange screw is 8.75mm long.

    Olivier Biot - Reply

  2. Nikon D7000 Image Sensor Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove three 6 mm J000 screws from under the battery cover.

    Edit

    Note for D7100: the screw marked red closest to the yellow battery guarding clip is 5.3mm long, the 2 other screws marked red are 6.0mm long.

    Olivier Biot - Reply

  3. Nikon D7000 Image Sensor Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Nikon D7000 Image Sensor Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Gently pull the bottom cover off of the camera body.

    Edit

    Note for D7100: place your thumb in the battery compartment and your index outside the battery box. Gently pinch the bottom cover between thumb and index finger, and gently lift it from the camera body. It separates very easily.

    Olivier Biot - Reply

  4. Nikon D7000 Image Sensor Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the following screws from the port area:

    • Two 3.5 mm J000 screws.

    • One 6 mm J000 screw (right above ports).

    Edit

    Note for D7100: the 2 screws marked red under the rubber covers are hidden below the middle cover. These screws are 3.8mm long. The orange screw is 6.35mm long.

    Olivier Biot - Reply

  5. Nikon D7000 Image Sensor Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
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    • Peel the rear rubber piece off with tweezers.

    Edit

    This is not needed : if you don't touch this rubber & screw the SD card cover will come off at the same time that the back case.


    = Quicker and easier

    Xavier - Reply

  6. Nikon D7000 Image Sensor Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove one 4.25 mm J000 screw from behind the rear rubber piece.

    Edit

    This is not needed : if you don't touch this rubber & screw the SD card cover will come off at the same time that the back case.


    = Quicker and easier

    Xavier - Reply

  7. Nikon D7000 Image Sensor Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the eyepiece cover up to remove it.

    Edit

  8. Nikon D7000 Image Sensor Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Remove two 6 mm J000 screws from behind the eyepiece cover.

    • On D7100 models, there is an additional screw holding the back plate on. This screw is located in the diopter (dial with + - on it). This screw can be accessed by peeling up this sticker on the diopter.

    Edit

    Concerning the diopter, it's wrong : D7000 also have a screw in it.


    See step 41.

    Xavier - Reply

    Note for D7100: the 2 screws to the side of the eyepiece are 5.3mm long.

    Olivier Biot - Reply

    Note for D7100: the screw holding the diopter dial is 11.4mm long.

    Olivier Biot - Reply

  9. Nikon D7000 Image Sensor Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Open the SD card cover by pushing slightly down with your thumb and sliding up.

    Edit

  11. Nikon D7000 Image Sensor Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Remove four 6 mm J000 screws that secure the SD card cover.

    Edit

    Note for D7100: these 4 screws are 6.30-6.35mm long

    Olivier Biot - Reply

  12. Nikon D7000 Image Sensor Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Gently pull the SD card cover off.

    Edit

    Attention! High voltage. After removing the memory card cover, remove the yellow sticker and use a 220 volt 15 watt incandescent lamp to discharge the capacitor.

    Rust Twentyone - Reply

  13. Nikon D7000 Image Sensor Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the following screws that secure the back case:

    • One 6 mm J000 screw.

    • One 3 mm J000 screw.

    Edit

  14. Nikon D7000 Image Sensor Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully lift the back case off.

    Edit

  15. Nikon D7000 Image Sensor Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 3 Nikon D7000 Image Sensor Replacement: step 14, image 2 of 3 Nikon D7000 Image Sensor Replacement: step 14, image 3 of 3

    • Disconnect the following two ribbon cables from the motherboard.

    • See our Cable Connector Guide for help with ribbon cable connectors!

    Edit

  16. Nikon D7000 Image Sensor Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 2 Nikon D7000 Image Sensor Replacement: step 15, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the following screws securing the left motherboard shield:

    • One 2 mm J000 screw (on the bottom).

    • One 3.5 mm J000 screw (on the back).

    • Be careful of the grounding clips on the motherboard.

    Edit

  17. Nikon D7000 Image Sensor Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 1

    • Gently pry and lift the left motherboard shield off.

    Edit

    No need to remove shield. Risk of damaging clips holding shield.

    Ziyang - Reply

  18. Nikon D7000 Image Sensor Replacement: step 17, image 1 of 1

    • Remove one 3.5 mm J000 screw securing the right motherboard shield.

    Edit

    No need to remove shield. Risk of damaging clips holding shield.

    Ziyang - Reply

  19. Nikon D7000 Image Sensor Replacement: step 18, image 1 of 1

    • Gently lift the right motherboard shield off with the tip of a spudger.

    Edit

  20. Nikon D7000 Image Sensor Replacement: step 19, image 1 of 3 Nikon D7000 Image Sensor Replacement: step 19, image 2 of 3 Nikon D7000 Image Sensor Replacement: step 19, image 3 of 3

    • Disconnect remaining ribbon cables.

    Edit

  21. Nikon D7000 Image Sensor Replacement: step 20, image 1 of 2 Nikon D7000 Image Sensor Replacement: step 20, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect remaining ribbon cables.

    Edit

    One more ribbon behind press down tab

    Ziyang - Reply

  22. Nikon D7000 Image Sensor Replacement: step 21, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully disconnect the red connector with tweezers.

    Edit

  23. Nikon D7000 Image Sensor Replacement: step 22, image 1 of 1

    • Remove four 3.5 mm J000 screws securing the motherboard.

    Edit

  24. Nikon D7000 Image Sensor Replacement: step 23, image 1 of 1

    • Gently pull the port side cover away from the motherboard.

    Edit

  25. Nikon D7000 Image Sensor Replacement: step 24, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the motherboard off.

    Edit

  26. Nikon D7000 Image Sensor Replacement, Image Sensor: step 25, image 1 of 2 Nikon D7000 Image Sensor Replacement, Image Sensor: step 25, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect black and white speaker cable.

    Edit

  27. Nikon D7000 Image Sensor Replacement: step 26, image 1 of 1

    • Remove three 6 mm J000 screws securing the image sensor.

    Edit

    Best to set markings on the three screws before removing sensor. To preserve alignment of sensor and body frame

    Ziyang - Reply

    This step is NOT necessary if you don't plan on doing anything with the sensor itself

    -> just let it all attached together and save yourself time and energy

    Xavier - Reply

  28. Nikon D7000 Image Sensor Replacement: step 27, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully lift the image sensor plate out of the camera.

    Edit
Conclusion

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

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4 Comments

I really need to do this operation! One question: I’m shopping for a replacement sensor and in the photos it looks like the cables off the sensor assembly are free hanging. In this tutorial there is only the disconnection of the black and white speaker cables. Where do these cables go?

Sean McDonald - Reply

I am grateful for this! Thanks - it worked a treat!

Peter Davies - Reply

Thanks, I have done it with the Nikon d7200, it is different I have made some comments already, similar to the Nikon d7100 you have to unscrew the diopter and has 2 screws under the rubber what you have to remove… The motherboard is totally different

Rudi Zimmerer - Reply

Any suggestions for locating a reputable, OEM part? Tons of choices on eBay with widely varying prices. Hints or clues to ensure I am buying authentic and safe parts are appreciated! Thanks!

George Peters - Reply

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