Nikon D40 shutter is not releasing

I had the same problem. I sent my camera to the Nikon Service Center. They fixed it within three days. They actually replaced the whole aperture frame. FREE OF CHARGE AS LONG WITHIN THE WARRANTY PERIOD.

Hi...i have the same problem.....
My camera haven't warranty (in Europe the warranty is 2-years)...

so....I try!!!

I pulled off all the screws on the bottom of the camera...then I removed the bottom of the camera.
After this I found a little red wheel....I moved a little with the screwdriver and then the shutter moved again.........

I've Nikon D40 and its sutter is not releasing. pls advice me how to resolve this problem?
Thank
Tariq Ghouri

i had the exact same problem i tryed everything pressing the shutter buttton over and over! then i just was so irratated i hitt the bottom softly with my palm right under the where the shutter is(with the lense off) and it made a noise like it waqws readjusting and it works fine!