Do you get the 'push shutter button again' or 'turn off and on again ' message? If so the motor in the SQ unit that charges the shutter and moves the mirror up and down has failed. A very very common problem. The part is on constant back order at Nikon, and good luck getting it anyway as Nikon is going to stop selling parts to anyone in just a few weeks.
SOURCE: Nikon d40x LCD screen stopped working
Have you tried the 'Menu' button? If you've turned off 'Review' in the settings menu, the screen doesn't show anything after you take a picture. If the screen doesn't come on when you push the 'Menu' button with a charged battery installed, your camera will need to be repaired.
SOURCE: Suddenly unable to transfer photos into Nikon Picture Perfect
How are you transferring the photos? Are you using a cable, or a card reader? If you are using a cable then most likely the cable went bad. I have a D-1 and a D-2, and I never use the firewire cable. I put the CF cards into a card reader. If you are not using a card reader then try that. You can get a decent one from E-Film or from most any computer store.
One more step to try, did you format the card in the camera when you first loaded the card in? On my cameras you need to format that card to have them work with the camera.
SOURCE: Nikon D40X inbuilt flash
Like every product out there, there is the top of the line, the middle and the bottom of the barrel. The D40x is unfortunately the bottom of the barrel, its Nikons way of competing with the Canon rebel. This product should not have been released, they used cheaper parts and they are mass produced so the quality is not the same as their Top of the lines.
If your camera is under the 30 days, take it back to the retailer. If you bought it online, send an email and get a RMA. Return Manufacture Authorization.
Save your money and spend a few bucks more and get a model higher than the bottom of the line next time.
SOURCE: Nikon d40x shutter stuck
The manual (pg 112) simply, and unfortunately, states this message "Press shutter release button again. If error persists, consult with Nikon-authorized service representative".
Some questions that might help: have you had the camera in some extreme conditions, damp, sand, etc. Clean the shutter button really well. Maybe use a small air blower and clean in the shutter release creases.
In the end, if the error continues, it will need to be serviced.
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