Replacing the on-off switch on a Nikon D7000

[ianpiper]

The paint is rubbing off on the on-off switch of my D7000. I emailed their customer service folks and they told me it's a user-replaceable part, and that they would send me one out. However, for whatever reason, they don't have any instructions on how to replace the old part with the new.

Looking at the camera I can't see obviously how to remove the switch. I guess that the centre button can be prised off or unscrewed, and then the surrounding ring will lift out. But I am reluctant to start monkeying about with it without consulting the Wisdom of the Web in case someone can save me from comprehensively wrecking my lovely camera. Naturally I have google it but the various videos and articles seem to lift the top plate off as a unit; none seem to bother with dismantling the switch.

Does anyone here have any experience in this, or know where I could download a service manual (not a user guide - got that).

Thanks,


Ian.
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[TWright33]

Could you ask Nikon since you already have an ongoing email with them?

 

[TheLost]

Wow.. i don't know that i'd try replacing the power on-off switch.

It either:

1) pops off real easy
2) Will break the entire shutter/power assembly

Take Photos/video if you decide to try!!!

 

[ianpiper]

It either:

1) pops off real easy
2) Will break the entire shutter/power assembly

Take Photos/video if you decide to try!!!

Ah, thanks... very helpful.

 

[sifelaver]

Hey good luck.. Unless planning a re-sell I wouldn't bother (or just use touch up paint.) Even if reselling I would probably just leave it and mention it in the ad.

 

[TheLost]

It either:

1) pops off real easy
2) Will break the entire shutter/power assembly

Take Photos/video if you decide to try!!!

Ah, thanks... very helpful.

Even in the iFixit teardown videos... they don't take the power switch off.
Nikon D600 Teardown - iFixit

You'd think if it was a common thing there would be something about it someplace.

 

[runnah]

Just the paint is coming off? Who cares? Half my paint was off my old nikon.

 

[480sparky]

Is the rubbed-off paint affecting the image?

If not, then fuggedabowdit.

 

[beachrat]

Take a good long look at the new switch before you do anything.
Does it look like it just snaps on? Clip? Small set screw? Anything that gives you a clue what holds it on?
Personally,I'm very good at taking **** apart.
And leaving it that way in a big baggie.

 

[bribrius]

taking **** apart is fun. And putting it back to together as you found it a challenge.

 

[runnah]

taking **** apart is fun. And putting it back to together as you found it a challenge.

I have a box full of failed challenges.

 

[Coasty]

taking **** apart is fun. And putting it back to together as you found it a challenge.

I have a box full of failed challenges.

Every time I work on my car I have three or four parts left over that I can’t remember where they go, so they go to a box. The car starts up and runs fine however. I used to worry about this, but now I figure if I just fix it enough times, I’ll have enough spare parts to build a new car.

 

[Derrel]

If you run into any challenges and need some spare parts, PM me....I gotta box of spare camera parts and pieces, screws, sub-0assemblies, and all kinds a camera-related chit, you're welcome to whatever you need!

Maybe look into re-painting. Home

 

[18.percent.gary]

I'm assuming that you're just replacing the silver button and not the entire switch assembly.

I checked my factory repair manual for the D300 (don't ask how I got it) and the plastic shutter release button appears to be just friction-fit in place. It has a central pin that wedges into a hole in the switch assembly. I assume the D7000 is the same. There's also a spring that looks like it would come shooting out when the button pops out so be careful.

It seems pretty easy... but how to pry the old button out without marring the ring around it is the big question.

 

[beachrat]

There's also a spring that looks like it would come shooting out when the button pops out so be careful.

And that's where things really start to go wrong.:mrgreen: