Difficulty
Moderate
Steps
18
Time Required
1 hour
Sections
3
- Nikon D500 Memory Card Cover Disassembly
- 4 steps
- Nikon D500 Back Panel Removal
- 6 steps
- Nikon D500 Top Panel Removal
- 8 steps
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Introduction
What you need
Step 1
Remove 2 exposed screws
- Remove the 2 screws beside the memory slots, then close the cover.
- Note: make sure to remove the memory cards first!
Remove the 2 screws beside the memory slots, then close the cover.
Note: make sure to remove the memory cards first!
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Step 2
Remove 2 screws under grip
- Remove the 2 screws under the rubber grip part by peeling back the rubber grip
- Try not to damage the double sided adhesive under the rubber.
Remove the 2 screws under the rubber grip part by peeling back the rubber grip
Try not to damage the double sided adhesive under the rubber.
Step 3
Remove 2 screws under rear grip
- Remove the 2 screws under the rubber pad marked in red.
- Try not to damage the double-sided adhesive under the rubber.
- Note: There is a 3rd screw under the flap, which holds the back to the top (marked in yellow). If needing to remove the back panel not just the memory cover flap, it can be removed at this time as well.
Remove the 2 screws under the rubber pad marked in red.
Try not to damage the double-sided adhesive under the rubber.
Note: There is a 3rd screw under the flap, which holds the back to the top (marked in yellow). If needing to remove the back panel not just the memory cover flap, it can be removed at this time as well.
Step 4
Lift out panel
- Lift out the assembly panel, it should come free without much force.
- May open the panel to release it.
Lift out the assembly panel, it should come free without much force.
May open the panel to release it.
Step 5
Remove top screw
- Remove the screw above the viewfinder
Remove the screw above the viewfinder
Step 6
Remove the bottom panel plate
- Remove the 4 screws holding the plate to the bottom.
- Remove the bottom plate
Remove the 4 screws holding the plate to the bottom.
Remove the bottom plate
Step 7
Remove screws from the bottom
- Remove the 4 screws (1 was under the plate)
Remove the 4 screws (1 was under the plate)
Step 8
Remove Screw under grip
- Remove the screw under the grip
Remove the screw under the grip
Step 9
Remove Screw on Left
- Remove the exposed screw on the Left side
Remove the exposed screw on the Left side
Step 10
Carefully remove the back assembly
- Carefully pull the back plate off the camera
- There are 2 ribbon cables that need to be disconnected from the main board to free the rear panel from the camera.
Carefully pull the back plate off the camera
There are 2 ribbon cables that need to be disconnected from the main board to free the rear panel from the camera.
Step 11
Remove Grip
- Carefully remove the Rubber grip from the camera
- Careful to not damage the double-sided adhesive
Carefully remove the Rubber grip from the camera
Careful to not damage the double-sided adhesive
Step 12
Remove the Left Rubber
Step 13
Disconnect the diopter
- Remove the diopter cap from the end of the diopter (use a flat head or pry tool)
- Un-screw the screw from the diopter
Remove the diopter cap from the end of the diopter (use a flat head or pry tool)
Un-screw the screw from the diopter
Step 14
Remove Screw on Right
- Remove the screw that had been hidden under the memory slot cover.
Remove the screw that had been hidden under the memory slot cover.
Step 15
Remove Front Screws
- Remove the screw under the top assembly, had been hidden by the grip.
- Remove the 2 screws from the bottom of the mirror box
- Remove the lens or lenscap prior to doing this step to gain access, then reattach.
- Remove the screw from beside the accessory socket
Remove the screw under the top assembly, had been hidden by the grip.
Remove the 2 screws from the bottom of the mirror box
Remove the lens or lenscap prior to doing this step to gain access, then reattach.
Remove the screw from beside the accessory socket
Step 16
Remove Screw on Left
- Remove the screw from the left side, had been hidden under the rubber
Remove the screw from the left side, had been hidden under the rubber
Step 17
Disconnect from main board
- Disconnect the 2 ribbon cables from the main board.
- Disconnect the wifi sub-board with the wifi cable from the main board
Disconnect the 2 ribbon cables from the main board.
Disconnect the wifi sub-board with the wifi cable from the main board
Step 18
Lift Top assembly free
- Carefully lift the top assembly free.
- Note, there is a thermal pad on the left hand side, almost right under where the strap lug is. Careful to not damage it.
Carefully lift the top assembly free.
Note, there is a thermal pad on the left hand side, almost right under where the strap lug is. Careful to not damage it.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Careful of the thermal pad on the left side when placing the top assembly back onto the camera.
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davenelsonpix - Oct 20, 2020
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could you do a d5?
Wolphin - Oct 20, 2020
Yes, I could, if you provide me with a D5 to make the guide. :)
