Need to know what replacement parts required

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rocifier

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Hi, I had a small accident today, my quickrelease popped off my tripod and the whole camera and flash hit the concrete. The bracket smashed off the D5100 camera body but unfortunately there's some complex stuff attached to it: a fine ribbon cable which tore in 2 places, some wires which got dented but otherwise look like they will work (2 would need resoldering), but the main thing is I wish I could just replace the whole bracket part which includes the ribbon cable. It has a code on it: "PC-GF10K" but I can't find any results for this on google.

What is the minimum I actually need to repair this? Note: I have some experience and have replaced the motor in my DX lens successfully, and this repair looks easier as long as I can source the parts. Please let me know which part(s) I'd need!

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Needa

Needa

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You might be better off picking up a used camera. MPB & KEH might be worth a look, I believe they both offer a warranty on their used cameras.
 
BF Hammer

BF Hammer

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The circuit board of the hotshoe is broken and the ribbon cable looks ripped in camera body. Assuming you just glue the broken plastic together you would be replacing those. You can buy an entire D5100 possibly for less $$$. Consider this camera as a parts donor.

Edit: now that I can see the photo on an actual computer screen, you have 2 ribbon cables with the ends torn off.
 
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Clovishound

Clovishound

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rocifier said:
Darn, is it that bad? Was hoping at worst an empty body would suffice
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Well, there is no guarantee that there isn't other damage internally. A low mileage used D5100 goes for $165 at MPB. In my mind this would be a no brainer rather than trying to repair this much damage myself. Not to mention it may be difficult to obtain a defunct D5100. You could also use this as an opportunity to upgrade to a newer model with a 24 MP sensor. That would be a noticeable increase in image quality from the 16 MP of the 5100. If money is tight you might consider a D3400. They run about $200 used and have the 24 MP sensor. Despite being lower in the lineup, it has better specs in most regards, due to advances in technology during the intervening years.

If you go the used route, and are not going to spend the extra on an upgrade in the D5000 series, I would highly recommend spending the extra $35 on a D3400 over the D5100.

I own a D3400 and it is a capable camera. It may lack many of the features, and robust build of higher end models, but the images it will produce are on par with cameras costing far more. And, in comparison with the D5100, the D3400 boasts more/better features and build quality is similar between the two.
 
Woodyg3

Woodyg3

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If you find the parts you need and would enjoy repair work, you could give it a go. I suspect with an impact like that you might find more damage than what you can easily see.
 
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