I get an error with my Nikon coolpix p520 that the “mode dial not in correct position”

SOURCE: lens stuck in the out position

nkkabra - how do you reload the firmware?

SOURCE: Nikon Coolpix L3 51 megapixels lense error

You may not be able to... but may be worth a try.
See my posts on this problem.

SOURCE: nikon coolpix l2

I had this issue and I read on the net to hold the lens down on a table of some sort and apply slight pressure while pressing the power button, it should go right back in, It did for me!

SOURCE: Mode Dial and Lens Problems! Nikon Coolpix 4600

i had the same problem try this: tap the outside of the dial lightly while turning the camera on it should basically "pop" right out!!!!!!!!;)

SOURCE: how does one correct an lens error on a nikon

try these:-

• connect it to pc and on it
• vaccum the barrel of lens
• changing mem. card and batt. for 2min.
• shake it.
• on and off in different positions
• hit the part near lens softly with palm (trust me this made mine work)