Comments on: Nikon SB-5000 Flash Repair https://t-e-o.net/nikon-sb-5000-flash-repair/ Teo Totev London Photographer Thu, 01 Jan 2026 10:36:44 +0000 hourly 1 By: Teo Totev https://t-e-o.net/nikon-sb-5000-flash-repair/#comment-530 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 10:36:44 +0000 https://t-e-o.net/?p=53175#comment-530 If motor is Ok, I would suggest check if its guide rails are parallel and other thing to check is micro switch checking what is current position of zoom.

]]> By: Dennis Ekman https://t-e-o.net/nikon-sb-5000-flash-repair/#comment-529 Wed, 31 Dec 2025 21:35:06 +0000 https://t-e-o.net/?p=53175#comment-529 Very nice job of documenting the repair. I bought a flash at discount it has a zoom error showing. I see the flash tube assembly move in and out when the flash is powered on so I know the motor is ok. I watched another video repairing the exact problems, but the video was in foreign language and documentation was not good. Watching your video has given me the idea that maybe it might be worth while opening the flash head to see if I might see something that is causing the problem. On the other hand the flash works so maybe I should leave things alone. The problem might be electrical vs mechanical. Do you have any suggestions?

]]> By: Ploppen https://t-e-o.net/nikon-sb-5000-flash-repair/#comment-527 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 14:50:27 +0000 https://t-e-o.net/?p=53175#comment-527 – How did Nikon know that it was the flash tube that was broken, and not the trigger chip?

– What did you pay Nikon for check your flash?

– I have to say that the work you put in repairing it was pretty big and absolutely not for everyone. 250 + check fee is also to much.

I have a not used sb5000 that doesn’t tariff the flash . Only 1 year support on flash, and that time is passed. I don’t know what to do with the flash. For 130 I would have repair it.

]]> By: Teo Totev https://t-e-o.net/nikon-sb-5000-flash-repair/#comment-526 Fri, 20 Sep 2024 18:07:32 +0000 https://t-e-o.net/?p=53175#comment-526 In reply to Hugh Herschell.

Is there any labelling on white component? And did you have batteries in flash when you connected bulb?

]]> By: Hugh Herschell https://t-e-o.net/nikon-sb-5000-flash-repair/#comment-525 Thu, 19 Sep 2024 23:26:31 +0000 https://t-e-o.net/?p=53175#comment-525 There is a white component with 2 green wires coming out of it. It is right under the white hood. So I accidentally connected both ends of the bulb and this component smoked. What is it and what does it do? And do I need to replace it? My bulb is broken. Will replacing the bulb and leaving this component as it is cause any problems?

]]> By: Andrew https://t-e-o.net/nikon-sb-5000-flash-repair/#comment-524 Sun, 28 Jul 2024 16:47:30 +0000 https://t-e-o.net/?p=53175#comment-524 Very impressed with this repair work and how you have documented it. I came across the piece when I was researching Nikon Speedlights. I have not yet had a serious problem with mine – touching wood.

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