Nikon D40X quit working - memory card access lamp flashing??

It could be either the battery or the camera.

If you have a second battery, try it. If it works with the second battery then the first battery is bad.

If you don't have a second battery, take your camera and battery to a good photo store. They should have a second battery to try. You might be able to test your battery with one of theirs. This will tell you whether the battery or the camera is bad.

Hi,

The Red indicator flashing in the Camera may be the Access Lamp or the Power Lamp. The Access Lamp is located below the Control buttons and the Power Lamp near to the power button. If the Access Lamp is flashing, it indicates that the Camera is accessing the Memory. Do not remove the Memory Stick or Batter while the Access Lamp is lit.

If the Power Lamp is flashing, it indicates that the Camera is turned on. If the Lamp is lit in Red it shows that the Battery is not having enough charge. Insert new batteries or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries to resolve the issue.

You may also try power resetting the Camera. To power reset the Camera, remove the batteries from the Camera and then press and hold the POWER BUTTON of the Camera for 15 seconds and then reinsert the batteries after 1 minute and check if the Camera works normally. If the issue persists, service may be required.

Thanks

I have the same problem with my D40. Yes, the monitor and viewfinder are working. It does not work with the flash down.

try a different SD card. or try formatting it on a PC with card reader.

Could be battery contacts. Take a pencil with an eraser. Gently rub the battery contacts both inside the camera and on the battery itself. Install the battery and try it. Best of luck.

It is required to solder a main pcb.

Check lens contact. Remove lens, clean contacts, but them back and try again.

Good luck!

WHEN POUTTING INN A MEMORY CARD ON NIKON DSLR CAMERAS THE GREEN LIGHT WILL BLINK ONE TIME .
IF IT CONTINUES TO BLINK THE CARD COULD BE BAD AND TRY TO FORMAT IT .
ALSO YOU COULD HAVE A BAD COMPRESSION BOARD.

reset everything, including removing the lens, battery and memory card. small reset button on side, reset icons on screen.
works beautifully now!

Hi,

Am afraid that it is an internal hardware problem. Chances are that the electronic trigger that fires the flash has shorted out and is therefore making the flash work even with the camera off. Since this would involve electronic circuitry and components, use of a DVM and a low wattage soldering iron or even a hot air blower, perhaps your best bet would be to seek the services of a qualified professional. Often even if you can actually open the unit for a look and see of the trigger/flash module, replacement part availability would be a major concern.

Hope this be of initial help/idea. Pls post back how things turned up or should you need additional information.

Good luck and kind regards.

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