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Dropped my Nikon D750 and the LCD display hinge got warped, help please

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Hi;

Recently, I dropped my Nikon D750 while changing the battery, with the lens hitting the floor first and then the side of the camera (the LCD display mechanism) hit the floor. The filter on the lens cracked but there were no damaged to the lens nor front of the camera. However the hinge to the back LCD display got warped and now the display would not go back in to the housing and is sticking out. I tried to force it back in, but the side of the hinge prevents the display piece to seat flat on the housing. I have attached several pictures to show what I am talking about. I really appreciate any suggestion to remedy the problem. Thank you





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Send it in, nothing anyone in the forum can do remotely except commiserate...
 
Not sure what you expect from forum members. You dropped it, that stinks for sure. But if it's bent then send it in for repair. We could tell you to get out a pair of needle nose pliers and try and bend it back into shape. And risk further damage.
 
I already fixed it. Used a adjustable joint plier to squeeze both ends and pass it over the hinge end. These forums have lost the know-how of figuring out things, just send it to the service department. Just like calling AAA to change a flat tire. What happened to real men!!!!
 
pepelpue00 said:
I already fixed it. Used a adjustable joint plier to squeeze both ends and pass it over the hinge end. These forums have lost the know-how of figuring out things, just send it to the service department. Just like calling AAA to change a flat tire. What happened to real men!!!!
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Real men may use plumber’s tools to repair cameras and void their warranties, but they would not have posted such a question in a photography forum.
 
hikerdoc said:
pepelpue00 said:
I already fixed it. Used a adjustable joint plier to squeeze both ends and pass it over the hinge end. These forums have lost the know-how of figuring out things, just send it to the service department. Just like calling AAA to change a flat tire. What happened to real men!!!!
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Real men may use plumber’s tools to repair cameras and void their warranties, but they would not have posted such a question in a photography forum.
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The warranty is void upon impact damage, so no further harm.
 
scokill said:
hikerdoc said:
pepelpue00 said:
I already fixed it. Used a adjustable joint plier to squeeze both ends and pass it over the hinge end. These forums have lost the know-how of figuring out things, just send it to the service department. Just like calling AAA to change a flat tire. What happened to real men!!!!
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Real men may use plumber’s tools to repair cameras and void their warranties, but they would not have posted such a question in a photography forum.
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The warranty is void upon impact damage, so no further harm.
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Good point, but what about the tool warranty, use for a nonintended pupose? I found a great tool for removing stuck lenses and filters. Should be one in every bag.

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www.crescenttool.com
 
hikerdoc said:
scokill said:
hikerdoc said:
pepelpue00 said:
I already fixed it. Used a adjustable joint plier to squeeze both ends and pass it over the hinge end. These forums have lost the know-how of figuring out things, just send it to the service department. Just like calling AAA to change a flat tire. What happened to real men!!!!
Click to expand...
Real men may use plumber’s tools to repair cameras and void their warranties, but they would not have posted such a question in a photography forum.
Click to expand...
The warranty is void upon impact damage, so no further harm.
Click to expand...
Good point, but what about the tool warranty, use for a nonintended pupose? I found a great tool for removing stuck lenses and filters. Should be one in every bag.

http://www.crescenttool.com/pliers/crescent-c20ch-9-locking-chain-clamp-18-chain.html
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When you click on the link it says OBSOLETE ITEM so it must be from a long time ago?!
 
There is a good chance there is internal damage as well, parts knocked out of alignment for example. I had a D800 that had dropped once but still worked well. A year later, when I finally did send it in for service, it turned out there were parts inside that needed replacement due to the fall.

If the camera is for important work, I would still send it in for service.
 
hikerdoc said:
scokill said:
hikerdoc said:
pepelpue00 said:
I already fixed it. Used a adjustable joint plier to squeeze both ends and pass it over the hinge end. These forums have lost the know-how of figuring out things, just send it to the service department. Just like calling AAA to change a flat tire. What happened to real men!!!!
Click to expand...
Real men may use plumber’s tools to repair cameras and void their warranties, but they would not have posted such a question in a photography forum.
Click to expand...
The warranty is void upon impact damage, so no further harm.
Click to expand...
Good point, but what about the tool warranty, use for a nonintended pupose? I found a great tool for removing stuck lenses and filters. Should be one in every bag.

http://www.crescenttool.com/pliers/crescent-c20ch-9-locking-chain-clamp-18-chain.html
Click to expand...
😮 Kind of the nuclear option for stuck filter removal. To be used just before putting lens into a sack and hitting repeatedly with a lump hammer. (I find the latter doesn’t work that well either but sure helps you get rid of the frustration of dealing with a stuck filter.)
 
pepelpue00 said:
... I really appreciate any suggestion to remedy the problem. Thank you
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You could secure the body in a vise, then take a flat blade screwdriver and position it on the bent part of the hinge then smack the screwdriver sharply with a hammer. That should re-shape the hinge. Might take a couple of whacks.

That or send in the camera for service.
 
Pretty much this. I dropped my D750 and broke the rear LCD. Shipped it off to Nikon service and they replaced the LCD assembly.
 
Richard B99 said:
hikerdoc said:
scokill said:
hikerdoc said:
pepelpue00 said:
I already fixed it. Used a adjustable joint plier to squeeze both ends and pass it over the hinge end. These forums have lost the know-how of figuring out things, just send it to the service department. Just like calling AAA to change a flat tire. What happened to real men!!!!
Click to expand...
Real men may use plumber’s tools to repair cameras and void their warranties, but they would not have posted such a question in a photography forum.
Click to expand...
The warranty is void upon impact damage, so no further harm.
Click to expand...
Good point, but what about the tool warranty, use for a nonintended pupose? I found a great tool for removing stuck lenses and filters. Should be one in every bag.

http://www.crescenttool.com/pliers/crescent-c20ch-9-locking-chain-clamp-18-chain.html
Click to expand...
😮 Kind of the nuclear option for stuck filter removal. To be used just before putting lens into a sack and hitting repeatedly with a lump hammer. (I find the latter doesn’t work that well either but sure helps you get rid of the frustration of dealing with a stuck filter.)
Click to expand...
That is the reason I've stopped using filters, but lens shades permanently attached, if practical! Stuck filters will always be a source of frustration!
 
teejaywhy said:
pepelpue00 said:
... I really appreciate any suggestion to remedy the problem. Thank you
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You could secure the body in a vise, then take a flat blade screwdriver and position it on the bent part of the hinge then smack the screwdriver sharply with a hammer. That should re-shape the hinge. Might take a couple of whacks.
Click to expand...
Whacky advice, eh?!

West-German Air Force personnel used that method on their F-104 Starfighters' jammed wing hatches (told to me by an eyewitness, who couldn't believe what just had happened).
teejaywhy said:
That or send in the camera for service.
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Tord S Eriksson said:
teejaywhy said:
pepelpue00 said:
... I really appreciate any suggestion to remedy the problem. Thank you
Click to expand...
You could secure the body in a vise, then take a flat blade screwdriver and position it on the bent part of the hinge then smack the screwdriver sharply with a hammer. That should re-shape the hinge. Might take a couple of whacks.
Click to expand...
Whacky advice, eh?!

West-German Air Force personnel used that method on their F-104 Starfighters' jammed wing hatches (told to me by an eyewitness, who couldn't believe what just had happened).
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You need a pretty big vise to hold an F-104.

But the judicious use of hammers on precision equipment is not uncommon. I, myself, have taken pretty big hammers to lasers with successful results. You just have to know where to hit them.
 
Ha ha

Real men would hammer it!

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now seriously, if it was bent will probably snap after a few flipping motions
 
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