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Nikon D7000 Image Sensor Replacement

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    • Remove the following 5 screws securing the bottom cover to the camera body:

    • Four 6 mm J000 screws.

    • One 8 mm J000 screw (under lens mount).

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    • Remove three 6 mm J000 screws from under the battery cover.

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    • Gently pull the bottom cover off of the camera body.

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    • Remove the following screws from the port area:

    • Two 3.5 mm J000 screws.

    • One 6 mm J000 screw (right above ports).

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    • Peel the rear rubber piece off with tweezers.

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    • Remove one 4.25 mm J000 screw from behind the rear rubber piece.

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    • Pull the eyepiece cover up to remove it.

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    • Remove two 6 mm J000 screws from behind the eyepiece cover.

    • On D7100 models, there is an additional screw holding the back plate on. This screw is located in the diopter (dial with + - on it). This screw can be accessed by peeling up this sticker on the diopter.

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    • Open the SD card cover by pushing slightly down with your thumb and sliding up.

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    • Remove four 6 mm J000 screws that secure the SD card cover.

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    • Gently pull the SD card cover off.

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    • Remove the following screws that secure the back case:

    • One 6 mm J000 screw.

    • One 3 mm J000 screw.

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    • Carefully lift the back case off.

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    • Disconnect the following two ribbon cables from the motherboard.

    • See our Cable Connector Guide for help with ribbon cable connectors!

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    • Remove the following screws securing the left motherboard shield:

    • One 2 mm J000 screw (on the bottom).

    • One 3.5 mm J000 screw (on the back).

    • Be careful of the grounding clips on the motherboard.

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    • Gently pry and lift the left motherboard shield off.

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    • Remove one 3.5 mm J000 screw securing the right motherboard shield.

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    • Gently lift the right motherboard shield off with the tip of a spudger.

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    • Disconnect remaining ribbon cables.

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    • Disconnect remaining ribbon cables.

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    • Carefully disconnect the red connector with tweezers.

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    • Remove four 3.5 mm J000 screws securing the motherboard.

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    • Gently pull the port side cover away from the motherboard.

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    • Lift the motherboard off.

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    • Disconnect black and white speaker cable.

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    • Remove three 6 mm J000 screws securing the image sensor.

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    • Carefully lift the image sensor plate out of the camera.

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

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I really need to do this operation! One question: I’m shopping for a replacement sensor and in the photos it looks like the cables off the sensor assembly are free hanging. In this tutorial there is only the disconnection of the black and white speaker cables. Where do these cables go?

Sean McDonald - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0

I am grateful for this! Thanks - it worked a treat!

Peter Davies - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0

Thanks, I have done it with the Nikon d7200, it is different I have made some comments already, similar to the Nikon d7100 you have to unscrew the diopter and has 2 screws under the rubber what you have to remove… The motherboard is totally different

Rudi Zimmerer - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0

Any suggestions for locating a reputable, OEM part? Tons of choices on eBay with widely varying prices. Hints or clues to ensure I am buying authentic and safe parts are appreciated! Thanks!

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