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Overheating / shuts down on the Nikon D5100 Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm VR Lens Kit (16.2MP) 3 inch LCD (Certified Refurbished)

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The projector overheats and shuts down, usually from a blocked air filter or a failing cooling fan.

How to fix Overheating / shuts down

Let the camera cool

Turn the camera off and allow it to cool for 30 minutes.

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Difficulty: ★ Est. 30 min

Reduce recording time

Record in shorter bursts to prevent overheating.

Source: iFixit — repair guides & answers Confidence: 60% Verified Aug 9, 2026

Difficulty: ★ Est. 5 min

Replacement parts for the Nikon D5100 Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm VR Lens Kit (16.2MP) 3 inch LCD (Certified Refurbished)

Nikon AMZ-REFB-0082#CR Camera Strap Nikon AMZ-REFB-0082#CR SD Card Nikon AMZ-REFB-0082#CR Camera Grip Nikon AMZ-REFB-0082#CR Replacement Battery Nikon AMZ-REFB-0082#CR Battery Charger Nikon AMZ-REFB-0082#CR Lens Cap

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