NIKON - Nikon D3 service manual

Official Nikon service manual for the D3 digital single-lens reflex camera. This comprehensive technical document covers complete disassembly and reassembly of the entire camera system, supported by detailed adjustment and inspection procedures essential for professional repair work. The manual is organized into two primary sections: disassembly procedures that guide you through removal of all external and internal components—rubber body covering, battery and CF card covers, bottom and rear covers, command dials, TFT monitor, microphone, speaker, rear LED indicators, selector buttons, shield plates, and image sensor unit—followed by separation of the front and rear body sections with full coverage of all electronic and mechanical assemblies. The assembly and adjustment section then provides reverse procedures paired with critical calibration steps: AF coupling shaft height adjustment, main and sub mirror angle adjustments, infinity focus inspection and adjustment, and exposure metering verification. The manual supplies wiring diagrams, mounting drawings, and inspection standards throughout, along with a detailed tools catalog covering all specialized equipment required for the work. Additional procedures address parallax adjustment, camera body accuracy inspections, and two-dimensional barcode reader configuration, making this an indispensable workshop reference for technicians servicing the D3.