Nikon D70

[nashnut]

Suddenly not recognizing compact flash card. A message pops up CHR - camera not accessing memory card. We're tried several different cards with the same results.

In looking into the memory slot there seems to be a wire differently positioned from the
others. Could this be the problem? It was working fine.

Any help would be appreciated.

[deckcadet]

yep, sounds like you have a bent pin. Some people try and fix this themselves, or you could have it repaired professionally, preferably by Nikon.

[nashnut]

I thought so. He's leaving tomorrow on vacation and wanted to use it.

How in the world would he be able to fix it?

[deckcadet]

i've heard of some people using something like tweezers to go in and straighten it. Not something i would do.

[freygr]

i've heard of some people using something like tweezers to go in and straighten it. Not something i would do.

It can be done, but most likely the pin will brake off, so it's best to send it to the repair shop. I've only have had 50% success rate with larger connectors so those tiny things you can bend other connectors trying to fix the problem.