Nikon D70 Memory Compression Board Replacement - ric

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Introduction

Use this guide to replace the memory compression board.

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1. Step 1 Nikon D70 Memory Compression Board Replacement
  Use your finger tip to pull the battery release tab toward the center of the D70.
  
  Open the battery door and rotate it away from the bottom cover.
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2. Step 2
  Pull the battery out of the D70.
  
  It may be necessary to wiggle the battery while pulling to free it from its pocket in the case.
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3. Step 3
  Remove the following eight screws securing the bottom cover to the D70:
  
  Six 5.8 mm Phillips screws
  
  One 10.7 mm Phillips screws
  
  One 8.2 mm Phillips screws
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4. Step 4
  Carefully pull the bottom cover to separate it from the body of the D70.
  
  Remove the bottom cover from the D70.
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6. Step 5
  Remove the four ZIF ribbon cables highlighted in red by using the following procedure:
  
  Use your fingernail to flip up the ZIF cable retaining flap on each socket.
  
  Be sure you are prying up the retaining flap, not the socket.
  
  Pull the ribbon cable straight out of its socket.
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7. Step 6
  Carefully peel back the piece of tape covering the Compact Flash ribbon cable socket.
  
  It is not necessary to completely remove this piece of tape.
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8. Step 7
  Use your fingernails to carefully pull the ZIF cable lock away from its socket.
  
  Do not try to completely remove the ZIF cable lock. It will move about 1 mm and stop.
  
  Use a pair of tweezers to pull the Compact Flash ribbon cable out of its socket.
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9. Step 8
  Be sure not to lose the small iron core around the DC-In ribbon cable.
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10. Step 9
  Remove the four 4.3 mm Phillips screws securing the memory compression board to the D70.
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11. Step 10
  Use a pair of tweezers to pull the USB connector bracket away from the edge of the memory compression board.
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12. Step 11
  Grab the memory compression board by its edges at the position shown in the first picture.
  
  Pull the memory compression board straight up off the DC/DC board to avoid damaging the connector on the underside of the memory compression board.
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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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