Nikon D40 Viewfinder Replacement

Remove the two visible 6.0 mm Philips #0 screws on the left and right sides of the viewfinder. These screws are highlighted in red.

Remove the four 6.0 mm Philips #0 screws on the left and right sides of the camera.

Remove the four highlighted 3.0 mm Philips #0 screws on the bottom of the camera.

While pulling the bottom down, remove the back of the camera.

You will be able to see the ribbon cables coming out from the back panel, disconnect the cables.

Slowly push the upper body up until you see the frame of the viewfinder

Use a spudger to keep the upper body separate from the printed circuit board.

Wiggle the plastic eyepiece out of the frame. This may require some force.

Remove the viewfinder with the plastic opening tool.

The viewfinder has been removed!