My Flash stop working, do i need to replace it? (by 31 users)

Hi,
I just had the same problem with my D70
Just remove the 2 screws from the front of the popup flash
The rear plastic cover will the clip off.

Inside you will find a small switch on the right side of the flash unit when it pops up the switch should make, if it doesn't try shorting it with a small insulated item the try the camera in low light and see if if flashes.

To fix you need to remove the spring-screw from the other side then gently prise the bracket off, then just pull out the small white sleeve on the right hand side of the popup near the switch,
this sleeve moves in slightly and will not make the switch on the popup flash.

Gently put the flash bracket onto the camera, be very gentle as the wires are very thin. You will see the white plastic bearing has 2 small clips which need to be through the hole on the bracket the pin which activates the switch will then be in the correct position.

It's pretty obvious if you have a go.

Good luck and I hope this fixes your flash problem on D70

BTW I also have a F80 but this does not have the same mech on the internal flash unit