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Nikon D80 Flash Assembly Replacement

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  1. Nikon D80 Flash Assembly Replacement, Flash Assembly: step 1, image 1 of 3 Nikon D80 Flash Assembly Replacement, Flash Assembly: step 1, image 2 of 3 Nikon D80 Flash Assembly Replacement, Flash Assembly: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Press the highlighted button to pop the flash up.

    • Otherwise, use a plastic opening tool to gently lever open the flash by inserting the tool into the gap between the flash and the camera.

  2. Nikon D80 Flash Assembly Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Use the #00 Phillips-head screwdriver to remove both 4.20 mm screws by rotating the screwdriver to the left.

  3. Nikon D80 Flash Assembly Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Nikon D80 Flash Assembly Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Using a plastic opening tool, pry open the cover.

    • Be advised, some plastic struts may snap off when you remove the cover.

  4. Nikon D80 Flash Assembly Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Nikon D80 Flash Assembly Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Using a soldering iron, desolder the orange, tan, and gray wires from the flash assembly.

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

    • Use caution while using the hot soldering iron.

  5. Nikon D80 Flash Assembly Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Gently remove the flash assembly from the casing.

    • The surface may still be hot, so grab it with caution.

Conclusion

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

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