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Nikon D500 Top Panel Removal

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Nikon D500 Top Panel Removal, Disconnect from main board: crwdns2935265:00crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
Disconnect from main board
  • Disconnect the 2 ribbon cables from the main board (Red boxes)

  • Lift the black tabs above the cables to release the cables

  • When reseating the cables, make sure they are fully seated before closing the locking tab

  • Note: there is another ribbon cable under the left one which goes to the 10-pin accessory port, make sure it's seated correctly when reassembling.

  • Disconnect the wifi sub-board with the wifi cable from the main board (Blue Box) or gently disconnect the wifi antenna (Blue circle)

  • The antenna connector is very delicate, and isn't designed for many cycles, which is why the board is recommended (it has a socket it fits into.

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