Nikon D3100 won't power on after a firmware update
Asked 2/8/2017
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My Nikon D3100 appeared to update normally, but afterward it will not restart. Pressing the power switch does nothing.
What troubleshooting steps should I try to get it powering on again after a firmware update?
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Photography Stack Exchange contributor
9y ago
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Pull the battery. Put the battery in a charger to make sure it's fully charged. With the battery out of the camera, press and hold the 'on' button for 20 or 30 seconds. Make sure there is a working memory card installed. Put the fully charged battery into the camera. Press the 'On' button. Magic may occur.
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First, try a basic power reset:
- Remove the battery.
- Charge the battery fully in the charger.
- With the battery out, press and hold the camera’s power switch for 20–30 seconds to discharge/reset it.
- Make sure a working memory card is inserted.
- Reinsert the fully charged battery and try turning the camera on again.
If the camera simply lost power during or after the update, this reset may bring it back. A fully charged battery is especially important after firmware work, since low voltage can cause startup problems.
If it still shows no signs of life after this, the update may not be the only issue and the camera may need professional service.
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