tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697470483487217843.comments2009-11-19T23:49:27.856-07:00Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15539205798559291563noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697470483487217843.post-34462601253051333532009-11-19T23:49:27.856-07:002009-11-19T23:49:27.856-07:00Thanks for the excellent guide. Managed to fix my SB600 tonight. It took me a little over 2 hours, the hardest part for me for unsoldering the old bulb. I see what you guys mean about have a third arm. BTW, I managed not to get shocked somehow, but I was super paranoid, which was why I guess it took me so long.wethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01067911447249645259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697470483487217843.post-80044088671487549032009-11-05T19:57:45.018-07:002009-11-05T19:57:45.018-07:00I just got a SB600 that wont fire, opened it up but dont see a visible break in the tube, get about 1M ohm across the ends. Should I proceed with replacing tube or possible other problem?<br />Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697470483487217843.post-34934977839948056172009-10-26T17:48:27.621-07:002009-10-26T17:48:27.621-07:00My SB-600 capacitor discharged by itself after 3 weeks.<br /><br />I bought the tube on eBay.<br /><br />Thanks very much for the guide.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697470483487217843.post-88271732812505776232009-10-19T14:38:58.969-07:002009-10-19T14:38:58.969-07:00I bought my SB600 off ebay with the zoom function not working, it had been dropped. Thanks to your disassemble guides I was able to super glue the broken motor bracket and the zoom feature is working perfectly! Unit cost was under $175US so I got a real bargan. Thank you!Philliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12221556111036690022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697470483487217843.post-68755694441606890572009-10-14T18:50:07.098-07:002009-10-14T18:50:07.098-07:00Hey man - great work! I did this for my whole batch of Nikon flashes + RadioPoppers. Couldn&#39;t have done it without your help.<br /><br />http://www.miriellophotography.com<br />http://www.realestatephotographypodcast.comMikehttp://www.realestatephotographypodcast.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697470483487217843.post-56970894550947227932009-10-12T17:28:49.358-07:002009-10-12T17:28:49.358-07:00Folks, believe what is posted in here in regards to discharging the charging capacitor. I replaced my flash tube in my SB-600 and got shocked really hard about 3 times, EVEN AFTER I THOUGHT IT WAS DISCHARGED. The first time it hit me so hard that I threw/dropped the whole thing on the floor. Anyway, this can be done. I changed my tube and it&#39;s working perfectly now. I bought the tube for $19.00 online.Dennishttp://www.georgianerd.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697470483487217843.post-9209926101234334742009-09-28T21:45:10.700-07:002009-09-28T21:45:10.700-07:00Your fearless creativity is so remarkable! While the rest of the world waits and waits for Radiopoppers to release their RP Cubes you bypass the wait and are already using the radio triggers! Impressive!Arnonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17207682045406159701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697470483487217843.post-41527924907597211592009-09-26T17:09:29.438-07:002009-09-26T17:09:29.438-07:00If the LCD won&#39;t turn on it probably IS NOT the flash tube. When my flash tube was broken the LCD still functioned without problem.<br /><br />I would first check to make sure some wires weren&#39;t jarred loose in the fall.Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15539205798559291563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697470483487217843.post-1013909500314012022009-09-23T13:49:29.518-07:002009-09-23T13:49:29.518-07:00I need some advise, dropped my SB600 few months ago. Sent for repair and quoted almost 75% of the new unit price. I have open up everything; physical check shows the tube intact. The current situation is, the lcd display won&#39;t turn on. Can this attributed to broken tube (even thought no apparent crack) or circuitry problem?arrownoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697470483487217843.post-73399426400094436222009-09-17T00:12:05.839-07:002009-09-17T00:12:05.839-07:00Hi, <br />I had a similar accident, And had to replace the tube. Also the motor base was damaged (nothing little glue could not fix).<br />Your guide was very helpful. I am grateful.<br />As you said, a third hand would be nice. Unfortunately God only gave me only two!<br />The most tricky part is to fit and solder the new tube. Things are tight and the tube fragile. I also solder the side without the wire first. It seemed more logical. Who knows. For a moment I was considering to take apart the transparent plastic (it should be possible) but I managed without so, let it be.<br /><br />Thanks again!<br />Alex (from Greece)Αλέξανδροςhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04868120358048595243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697470483487217843.post-5960404893182271842009-09-15T02:09:35.897-07:002009-09-15T02:09:35.897-07:00Just ordered a tube for an SB80-DX myself, seems fairly similar to me....Andyspannershttp://www.flickr.com/photos/andyspanners/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697470483487217843.post-47111945106669168842009-08-24T19:17:35.052-07:002009-08-24T19:17:35.052-07:00You have a great talent, Steve. Nice job on all these wedding photos.amyegodfreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05343227628802401779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697470483487217843.post-59763963623003222172009-08-24T19:16:14.373-07:002009-08-24T19:16:14.373-07:00Steve, you&#39;re so creative.amyegodfreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05343227628802401779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697470483487217843.post-73920835388190987892009-08-14T11:07:22.261-07:002009-08-14T11:07:22.261-07:00I have an SB80-DX. Anyone have instructions for that model? Once I got inside, the setup is a bit different. Any advise? Just ordered a tube.<br />Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697470483487217843.post-40272153703136999702009-08-01T00:54:50.713-07:002009-08-01T00:54:50.713-07:00I like reading your blog and I think my Mom might so maybe you&#39;re up to 4!tessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11654374235001854237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697470483487217843.post-81141316303681512902009-07-18T22:38:01.725-07:002009-07-18T22:38:01.725-07:00Without a doubt you are a nerd&#39;s nerd... but that is why we love you! :) Thanks for the heads up re: Safari Books Online. More reasons to love the public library! Now that I know the Scott Kelby books are available online I might return the ones you loaned me...Arnonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17207682045406159701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697470483487217843.post-61162915694093339242009-07-09T15:35:03.244-07:002009-07-09T15:35:03.244-07:00Plus, she&#39;s really, really pretty:)tessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11654374235001854237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697470483487217843.post-46016903126936869702009-07-09T00:07:30.902-07:002009-07-09T00:07:30.902-07:00You did an outstanding job! You chose unique locations and a time of day that captures wonderful ambient light. A signature lighting style is emerging in your work.Well done!Arnonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17207682045406159701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697470483487217843.post-79374976481232808362009-07-01T20:19:16.469-07:002009-07-01T20:19:16.469-07:00i tred doing this and ended up not only giving myself a shock, but cut up my hands on the bulb, poked myself in the eye with the screwdriver (3 times), gave myself 3rd degree burns on 45 % of my face with a soldering accident, then I broke 12 bones in my hand punching the wall in a rage over the incident. IN end the I just went outside, kicked my dog a few times and a had a beer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697470483487217843.post-81815768300984758572009-06-28T08:58:14.676-07:002009-06-28T08:58:14.676-07:00Excellent tutorial. A friend has just knackered his SB600 so i will point him here!credsystemshttp://credsystems.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697470483487217843.post-696782635250132402009-06-26T14:00:54.892-07:002009-06-26T14:00:54.892-07:00Yes you can. It is only held down by adhesive/glue. However, after removing it you may want to find some extra glue/sticky substance to help keep it on. But I kept mine clean, and it didn&#39;t have a problem staying on.Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15539205798559291563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697470483487217843.post-5343806718322668952009-06-25T21:39:11.986-07:002009-06-25T21:39:11.986-07:00Can I put the rubber push thing back in if I take it off?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697470483487217843.post-31349861803244525132009-06-18T21:39:00.947-07:002009-06-18T21:39:00.947-07:00Nikon has a parts/repair facility in El Segundo, California. I phoned them up, and was able to speak to a real person. They sent me the part for around $8 + shipping which was just a couple dollars.<br /><br />Here is the number I called:<br />310-414-8107<br /><br />This information can also be found here:<br />http://www.nikonusa.com/fileuploads/westernservice/moving.html<br />and<br />http://www.nikonusa.com/Service-And-Support/Service-And-Repair.page<br /><br />They said the part was back orderd, but I still got it in about two weeks.Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15539205798559291563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697470483487217843.post-74474525467622324882009-06-18T08:53:39.788-07:002009-06-18T08:53:39.788-07:00Nice Job.. !<br />But where did you get the replacement bulb ?<br />Thanks for sharing<br />G.Giancarlohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13886511091497443718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697470483487217843.post-20806089402489361892009-06-02T02:59:55.113-07:002009-06-02T02:59:55.113-07:00The wife's hand may also come in handy on checking wether or not the capacitor has discharged fully.coyle1982http://www.flickr.com/photos/coyle1982noreply@blogger.com