Can I temporarily reattach a Nikon D500 AF-ON button with hot glue?
Asked 8/9/2019
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The AF-ON button cap on my Nikon D500 has come off, although the button still works if I press it directly. I need the camera for a shoot tomorrow and want a temporary fix. Is it safe to use a tiny amount of hot glue to reattach the button cap, or could that damage the switch or stop it from working?
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Consider leaving it alone until you have more time to work on it. The last thing you need is to make the camera inoperable, since you need it tomorrow.
If this is a button you use frequently, try to remap it for now. You can also try putting some tape over it to hold it in place temporarily.
I can't tell what's exposed in the image you've attached. The button uses a conductive pad to connect the circuit. If what's exposed is the circuit board, then glue would prevent the button from working.
If what's exposed is the top of the pad, then it would probably be safe to glue the button cap back on. If the button works when you press it with something non-conductive, it would be safe to glue. Be careful that you don't glue the button stuck down.
Replacement buttons are available. You can follow this guide to get the back of the camera off – Life Pixel: Nikon D500 DIY Digital Infrared Conversion Tutorial.
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Possibly, but only if the exposed part is just the top of the button pad/cap area—not the camera’s circuit board. If glue gets onto the electrical contact or into the switch, it could stop the button from working or leave it stuck down.
For a next-day shoot, the safest advice is to avoid a risky repair. If you use AF-ON often, temporarily remap that function to another button if your camera allows it. A simple temporary hold, such as tape, may also keep the cap in place without risking glue inside the switch.
If you do test it, first check whether the button still works when pressed with a non-conductive object. If it does, that suggests you’re pressing the pad mechanically and the cap may be safe to reattach. Use only a very small amount, and make sure the button can still move freely.
Longer term, replacement buttons are available and proper disassembly/replacement is the better fix.
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