I have a Nikon D40. I had a problem with the flash which suddenly didn't work. Using an online repair, I fixed the flash successfully. But now the flash will not pop up. I will soon disable the flash again and just use my external flash unless someone can help me with the pop up factor. The catch does not release.
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Always check the batteries first but if is it still giving the same fault, your camera is faulty.
It should be taken to an authorized repair centre for a repair estimate. Very few digital cameras have any user-serviceable parts.
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Richard Scott
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New Zealand
For future reference to others with this same problem of the flash not popping up... I also followed the video (http://www.vimeo.com/3141400) to remove the cover from the flash & noticed on the L (or V) piece that he shows, hooks around the screw- look just BELOW that & you will see 2 small "U" shaped brackets. My two u shaped brackets just below the L were not level with each other, one metal bracket was pinned down under the L shaped bracket. As soon as I pulled it out & made the two brackets level with each other, viola!! The flash pops up & fires- no more smoke smell & saved myself $94-200 that Nikon quoted me to have it looked at & fixed. Hope this helps, wish I could post pictures on here of what I'm talking about :) (comment to me here & I'll e-mail them to you)
do you still have the pics? I am having a terrible time
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Thanks. The battery is charged. It stopped popping up after I repaired the flash that wouldn't flash. Now it flashes but in the closed position. I was hoping there was a simple fix for the inoperable catch so I didn't have to spend big bucks.
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