D5300 broken flash latch

Zeke_M

Senior Member
My D3100 has the same issue. Broke over a year ago. I taped the flash down with black duct tape and kept on shooting.
Never used the on-board flash so it wasn't an issue.
I had planned to send it in to Nikon to fix the latch and get a 100,000mi check-up. I bought a D7100 instead.

I too am curious if it can be repaired by the owner.
I'm guessing both our cameras will have to go to Nikon or a reputable repair shop to get fixed.
 
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