Can a cracked built-in flash on a Nikon D7000 be repaired or replaced?
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I dropped my Nikon D7000 and the pop-up flash was damaged. The plastic housing is cracked and the flash bulb/tube also appears cracked. Is this something a careful owner could replace at home, or is it better left to Nikon service? If replacement is possible, what kind of part should I be looking for?
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I searched a little for you on Google, seems a few people have encountered this and they did replace the bulb on their own. I would caution that they had a different model but it's worth a look.
If you don't mind spending some extra cash you could possibly get an external flash unit (if you don't already have one) for your model. Pros of doing so would be getting more power from your flash, ETTL, swiveling flash head, possibility of off camera flash.
A little searching also revealed this could be a particularly dangerous endeavor. So the other option to consider would be also to bring it back to Nikon for servicing.
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It may be possible to replace parts of a built-in flash yourself, and some people have done similar DIY repairs on Nikon bodies. However, a pop-up flash is not a simple beginner repair.
Because both the plastic assembly and the flash tube are cracked, this is more than cosmetic damage. The flash circuit can store high voltage even when the camera is off, so opening and repairing it can be hazardous.
Based on the answers, the safest recommendation is to have Nikon or a qualified repair shop service it. If you do not want to repair the built-in unit, another practical option is to use an external hot-shoe flash instead, which also gives you more power and flexibility than the internal flash.
If you still want to attempt a DIY repair, look specifically for a replacement pop-up flash assembly or flash tube for the Nikon D7000, and make sure you understand flash-capacitor safety before opening the camera.
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