How to fix 'Press Shutter Release Button Again' error on a Nikon DSLR.

If you own a Nikon DSLR and suddently an error of 'Press Shutter Release Again' pops up and it wont take any pictures although you press the Shutter repeately,what would you do?
I had this problem a week ago on a vacation using my 1st beginner's DSLR ,a Nikon D40.
If its under Nikon Warantee,you can turn in to the dealer & wait for the repair but what if its beyond warantee period, or you bought it used with expired Warantee?
Here's my solution to fix it to save some repair charges and guess it might bless someone with the same problem there.
There is a gear motor that controls the tripping of the Shutter Release mechanism and over time,it either gets a bit tight to turn over or just contaminated with dust & needed soe light lubrication to get it back to normal( provided the motor is still ok).

Step 1 Tools & Stuffs You need

You will need:
Small Watch Maker's Phillips Screw Driver
Toothpick,
Can of Spray Grease (or any General Purpose Light duty Grease)
Tissue Paper
A Clean Dust free Environment 

Comments

[Timothy Wooi]

So far I've been using Spray grease on 'Plastic Gears' on Remote control Cars without problems as Plastic Gears are injected from Poly Propylene(PP) a smooth type of 'plastic) that is resistant to chemicals & solvents used in Canned grease. Do not use if your are doubtful and get some Silicon grease sold in tube if you can have access to.

[plreming]

I have a Nikon D40x that I use infrequently. I brought it in from the cold (Wisconsin winter) in to a swimming pool, and water condensed all over it. I slowly warmed it and started taking pictures. After a few shots I got the error "Press Shutter Release Again" and nothing would work.

I came to this site, and followed the steps that you described above. I used "Phil Wood" bike grease. After adding a little bit of grease, it worked, then then error came back. I added a bit more grease, and spun the red gear some more. Then it worked fine.

It's been a day and the camera is working fine. Thanks so much for your incredibly detailed and helpful guide. What an amazing resource!

[Timothy Wooi]

You are most welcome buddy! visit my facebook, https:// facebook.com/Tim's Photo Gear from Japan to see more photography stuff! You can also see me at facebook,Timothy Wooi

[jeoncs]

:) D40's are getting pretty cheap nowadays anyway if you had to replace it. My heart beats 10x faster every time I open a camera I bet someone out there has this problem and its a huge help

[thearchitect]

Are you sure that "Spray Grease" is harmless to plastic gears?

I would also be concerned with high pressure release of the grease, which may find its way to shutter curtains or the sensor. If your spray grease is compatible with plastic gears I would suggest spraying in a small container (i.e., a bottle cap) and applying from there using a toothpick.

Otherwise, if it really works, great instructable.

My two cents,

Koray

[Timothy Wooi]

Yes,as Ive mention practice on other area first if you are a beginner using this if not spray on a tootk pick & transfer over.Ive no problem on dispensing right amount of spray using this method.If you can have access to silicon grease,so much so the better.