{"id":1657,"date":"2024-03-10T03:20:44","date_gmt":"2024-03-10T07:20:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scantechy.com\/?p=1657"},"modified":"2024-03-10T03:20:44","modified_gmt":"2024-03-10T07:20:44","slug":"nikon-camera-not-turning-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scantechy.com\/nikon-camera-not-turning-on\/","title":{"rendered":"Nikon Camera Not Turning On (8 Ways to Fix)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I faced a frustrating predicament when my Nikon camera refused to power on. Despite my attempts to start it up, the camera remained unresponsive.<br>Leaving me puzzled and eager to find a solution, I researched online and found possible reasons for my camera malfunctioning.<br>In this article, I&#8217;ll walk you through the steps of why your Nikon camera is not turning on and how you can fix it.<br>Let&#8217;s get started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/scantechy.com\/nikon-camera-not-turning-on\/#How_to_Fix_Nikon_Camera_Not_Turning_On\" title=\"How to Fix Nikon Camera Not Turning On&nbsp;\">How to Fix Nikon Camera Not Turning On&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/scantechy.com\/nikon-camera-not-turning-on\/#1_Ensure_Battery_is_Charged\" title=\"1. Ensure Battery is Charged\">1. Ensure Battery is Charged<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/scantechy.com\/nikon-camera-not-turning-on\/#2_Insert_Battery_Correctly\" title=\"2. Insert Battery Correctly\">2. Insert Battery Correctly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/scantechy.com\/nikon-camera-not-turning-on\/#3_Clean_Battery_Compartment\" title=\"3. Clean Battery Compartment&nbsp;\">3. Clean Battery Compartment&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/scantechy.com\/nikon-camera-not-turning-on\/#4_Check_Power_Button\" title=\"4. Check Power Button\">4. Check Power Button<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/scantechy.com\/nikon-camera-not-turning-on\/#5_Screen_is_Faulty\" title=\"5. Screen is Faulty\">5. Screen is Faulty<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/scantechy.com\/nikon-camera-not-turning-on\/#6_Change_Charging_Cable\" title=\"6. Change Charging Cable&nbsp;\">6. Change Charging Cable&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/scantechy.com\/nikon-camera-not-turning-on\/#7_Dead_Battery\" title=\"7. Dead Battery&nbsp;\">7. Dead Battery&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/scantechy.com\/nikon-camera-not-turning-on\/#8_Check_the_Operating_environment\" title=\"8. Check the Operating environment\">8. Check the Operating environment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/scantechy.com\/nikon-camera-not-turning-on\/#9_Contact_Customer_Support\" title=\"9. Contact Customer Support\">9. Contact Customer Support<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/scantechy.com\/nikon-camera-not-turning-on\/#Wrapping_Up\" title=\"Wrapping Up&nbsp;\">Wrapping Up&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Fix_Nikon_Camera_Not_Turning_On\"><\/span><strong>How to Fix Nikon Camera Not Turning On&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These are a few possible solutions to resolve your Nikon camera that isn\u2019t turning on.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Ensure_Battery_is_Charged\"><\/span><strong>1. Ensure Battery is Charged<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When your Nikon camera is not turning on, you should ensure its battery is fully charged. Because of the low battery, you\u2019ll not be able to switch it on.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your camera battery can be drained if you\u2019ve left it turned on for an extended period or used it for some time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, you should plug your camera into the charger by using the USB charging cable and AC power adapter.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Insert the power cable into the AC adapter and plug it into the power socket; the other end of the cable inserts into your camera charging port securely.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll see <a href=\"https:\/\/nikonimglib.com\/snbrkm\/onlinehelp\/en\/km360\/reference_manual\/02_first_steps_02.html#:~:text=If%20a%20plug%20adapter*%20is,adapter%20could%20damage%20the%20product.\">LED illumination<\/a> on the camera while it is charging; if the battery lamp is off, you should check whether the camera is correctly connected to power.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After about 20 or 30 minutes of plugging it into the charger, you can try tuning on your camera. However, your Nikon camera can take 2 hours and 20 minutes to fully charge.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Insert_Battery_Correctly\"><\/span><strong>2. Insert Battery Correctly<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the camera is not turning on after you\u2019ve charged it for 30 minutes, you should check the battery position.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensure that the battery is inserted all the way into the battery compartment. If the battery isn\u2019t properly seated, the battery compartment door will not close.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the battery contacts are not aligned or contacting each other, your camera will not be turned on.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you have checked and inserted the battery correctly, but it is not turning on, follow the below methods.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Clean_Battery_Compartment\"><\/span><strong>3. Clean Battery Compartment&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the battery chamber cover does not latch, you should check the battery compartment is free of foreign objects.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The common reason for the camera to not turn on will be blockage\/dirt in the battery compartment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should look at the battery contacts on the battery and inside the battery chamber for dust\/ debris particles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If so, you should clean them with a dry cloth and gently clean the battery chamber using a brush. You can contact a Nikon-authorized service representative if you don\u2019t know how to clean.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Check_Power_Button\"><\/span><strong>4. Check Power Button<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Using the device for a long period can cause dirt to go inside the power button and causing it from functioning properly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can check the button by pressing it; the button can be faulty if you do not feel a tactile sound. The button should not be soft while you are pressing it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this case, you should contact an expert technician, or if you have a technical background, you can fix it yourself.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Screen_is_Faulty\"><\/span><strong>5. Screen is Faulty<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In a few cases, your camera might be turned on, but its screen can be damaged or just blank and looks like it is not turned on.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can check it by clicking a picture. If you hear the camera shutter sound, it means your camera is switched on, and its screen is not working.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can contact an expert technician or take it to the Nikon-authorized services representatives.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Change_Charging_Cable\"><\/span><strong>6. Change Charging Cable&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You should also look for the faulty charging cable because if the charging cable is faulty and the battery will not charge.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If this is the reason, you should replace the charging cable with another compatible one to ensure it works.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also buy a new one to charge the camera battery. Also, you should ensure you\u2019ve inserted the charger firmly on both sides into the camera and electric socket.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Dead_Battery\"><\/span><strong>7. Dead Battery&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a new charger and plug the camera into the charger for about 1 or 2 hours, it is still not working. Ensure that the battery is working correctly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s rear with the battery operated device that the battery becomes death due to their incorrect or long time uses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, you should check the battery. If it doesn\u2019t work, replace it with a new one. If using a new battery also doesn\u2019t fix the camera, the issue will be related to your camera.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Check_the_Operating_environment\"><\/span><strong>8. Check the Operating environment<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The environment where you are using your Nikon camera can affect the camera battery and cause it to not turn on.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are using the camera in extreme cold or hot weather, you can face the camera not turning on issues.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, you should take your camera to room temperature and try turning it on after a few minutes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Contact_Customer_Support\"><\/span><strong>9. Contact Customer Support<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are still facing camera issues, you should contact <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nikonusa.com\/en\/about-nikon\/contact-us.page\">the Nikon customer support<\/a> team for further help.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The support team will look deeply into this situation and provide you with a few other possible solutions if available.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrapping_Up\"><\/span><strong>Wrapping Up&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These are solutions you should follow to resolve your Nikon camera that isn\u2019t turning on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ensure Battery is Charged<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Insert Battery Correctly<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clean Battery Compartment&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check Power Button<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check the Operating Temperature&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Now I\u2019d like to hear from you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which method has resolved your Nikon camera not turning on the issue? Are you still experiencing the problem with your camera?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let me know in the comment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You May Like Reading:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/scantechy.com\/how-to-disable-smart-drive-camera\/\">How to Disable Smart Drive Camera<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/scantechy.com\/how-to-reset-zmodo-camera\/\">How to Reset Zmodo Camera<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/scantechy.com\/sony-camera-not-turning-on\/\">Sony Camera Not Turning On<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/scantechy.com\/web-stories\/how-to-fix-nikon-camera-not-turning-on\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to view the Visual Story Version of this Article.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I faced a frustrating predicament when my Nikon camera refused to power on. 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