Nikon D5100 won’t power on after sitting unused for months
Asked 8/16/2015
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My Nikon D5100 was bought around 2012/2013. It worked the last time I used it to record video, but after sitting unused for about two months it no longer powers up normally. The rear display stays off and I can’t take photos or record video. When I switch it on, only the small green light comes on briefly as if it is accessing the SD card. I’ve already checked power by trying newly purchased batteries and a new charger. Does a D5100 fail from not being used for a while, and is there anything else to try before getting it repaired?
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No—simply sitting unused for a couple of months should not make a Nikon D5100 stop working. The first thing to rule out is power: use a fully charged battery and confirm the charger is working correctly. Since you’ve already tried fresh batteries and a charger, the camera itself may have developed a fault.
The green access light suggests the camera is getting at least some power, but if the screen never comes on and it won’t shoot, that points to a problem beyond normal inactivity. At that stage, the practical next step is service/repair.
Before sending it in, you can try the obvious basics: remove and reinsert the battery and memory card, and test again with a known-good charged battery. If it still behaves the same way, it likely needs professional service.
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It is supposed to always work. The battery is the first thing to check, try recharging it, but maybe you already have. If it does not turn on with a fresh battery, then it sounds like it needs service.
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