How to Fix + Repair a Digicam that’s not turning on

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How to Fix + Repair a Digicam that’s not turning on

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AA Battery powered digital Camera not turning on? Don't throw it in the trash! Watch this video to learn how to fix a point and shoot digicam powered by AA batteries! Prickly Pear Camera goes through how to troubleshoot, clean, fix, and repair three AA battery cameras; a Nikon Coolpix, a Canon Powershot, and a Samsung, but the principles will apply to many more brands of compact point and shoot cameras including Sony Cybershot, Fujifilm, Panasonic, Olympus, Pentax, Kodak, Polaroid, Sanyo, and more. Battery leak? Acid in the battery compartment that lead to corrosion? Don't worry, this video covers repairing the issue and hopefully getting it to work. We've fixed hundreds of cameras using these methods and hopefully they will work for you too!

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@klaudiusz6233 11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I found my new Yashica Zoomate 70 in a customers car. After asking him, he told me to trash is as it wasn't working but I had this feeling that its fixable... Thanks to you, it was!

@pricklypearcamera 8 ай бұрын

Nice! Glad to hear that!

@jocelyn2848 5 ай бұрын

found this camera again after years of not using it and it wasn't working but this totally helped and it started working again thank you!

@pricklypearcamera 4 ай бұрын

Awesome, glad to have helped!

@LebzaD 2 ай бұрын

Really helpful, my grandma's old camera wasn't working and after watching this video, it instantly turned on, the camera is called the BENQ dc C1430, I'm so excited to see my old pics with her

@pricklypearcamera 2 ай бұрын

Great to hear!

@Rono_vfx07 2 ай бұрын

Bro my camera is showing a green flash while I am holding the power button but when I put my finger away it stops flashing and doesn't turn on plz help

@sammyyy7228 3 ай бұрын

This worked!!! Thank you so much! My camera was lost for 14 years & this video got it to turn it on again !

@pricklypearcamera 3 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@cocopops9616 5 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! I thought my camera was dead but this totally helped a lot and started working again thank you!

@eamoroso56 Жыл бұрын

NC Picker directed me to your channel, I’m in the process of selling a Canon 40D with several lens & accessories and a Coolpix & a couple other point & shoots all in excellent condition so thought I might learn something about their value here. Either way happy to support!

@pricklypearcamera Жыл бұрын

Well that is amazing! NCpicker is an awesome guy! Happy to help with estimates, the 40d body in “good” overall working condition is worth around $100, lenses will vary, let know what brand/model they are and what model the coolpix and others are and could tell you a pretty accurate estimate as I have a database of my own 24,000 camera sales over the last years to get data from

@eamoroso56 Жыл бұрын

@@pricklypearcamera thanks, I’ll get back to you tomorrow, it’s about bedtime on the east coast

@eamoroso56 Жыл бұрын

@@pricklypearcamera ok here goes CANON POWERSHOT ELPH 3400HS. Excellent cond. NIKON COOLPIX S230 excellent cond CANON POWERSHOT SD1000 good cond. SONY HANDYCAM DVD305. Excellent cond CANON EOS REBEL X 35mm with 35-80mm lens good condition-no battery CANON 40D with battery/charger and all accessories & books as well as very large canon padded bag in like new condition SPEEDLITE 200 E 28-135 image stabilizer lens-CANON-excellent 80-200mm-CANON-excellent CANON COMPACT MACRO EF 50mm-excellent Except for 35mm camera I have battery/chargers for each camera and they all work Would I make more money if I listed the lens I have for the 40D separately? Appreciate your help, thanks so much.

@pricklypearcamera Жыл бұрын

@@eamoroso56 So sorry for the delay! I didn't see the notification - I have sold all of those myself and have everything in a spreadsheet to track used prices- Canon Elph 340 in excellent condition- $90-125 depending upon color, Purple is on the higher end. Nikon S230 $25-40. SD1000 value has gone up alot over the last year. Was a $20 camera, and now it sells for $75-100 in good condition. DVD305 $40-60 depending upon what accessories are included. Rebel X 35MM with lens if tested, you're looking at $60-70. I would sell everything separately for the 40D kit. 28-135mm lens in ex condition is around $100. 200E not worth much, $10-15. 80-200mm lens is $30-40. Macro 50mm if it's an F2.5 you're looking at around $100-125.

@eamoroso56 Жыл бұрын

@@pricklypearcamera thanks so much

@lex-gy9gj 7 ай бұрын

What if the corrosion is omitted the inside where the vatteries have stayed?

@ilovesweettarts 6 ай бұрын

thank you so much. i have a camera from 04’ and it had soo much baby pictures of me and my siblings, even ones i never got to see until now 😊❤

@pricklypearcamera 6 ай бұрын

Glad I could help! And great to hear you were able to salvage those photos!

@arox1834 Жыл бұрын

one of my post snapped off trying that screwdriver thing, be careful, now i can stop messing with it knowing it’s fully broken

@gopiabilash 10 ай бұрын

Even kid could lift the lef spring 😂

@kurokitomoko7773 25 күн бұрын

I have a samsung s630 camera and it won't turn on. It only does a sound 3 times and the green led will turn on but the screen won't. Please help It's not corroded in any way

@iam.aarisaa 4 ай бұрын

Thanks mann, the last step really helpful

@pricklypearcamera 4 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@MaryLunar188 3 ай бұрын

Thank you sm for the help!! Worked like a charm

@ahyaflorencesagsagat1612 Жыл бұрын

I have a Nikon Coolpix, I drop the camera and it does not broke but I cannot open the camera anymore, what can I do

@beatriznunes36 2 ай бұрын

Hello there! I have a Canon PowerShot A460 with some green rust and corrosion on the external part of the camera, can i use vinegar or other stuff to take it off? What do you recommend? Also, the vinegar can be alcohol vinegar? Thank you so much

@pricklypearcamera 2 ай бұрын

Hi, any acid like vinegar/lemon juice would work. The type doesn't matter. Let it sit for 30 seconds to a minute and if it's quite corroded you can use a wire brush to remove the built up areas.

@simplesamosa27 2 ай бұрын

Thanks brother, it helped me turn on my Nikon Coolplix L830

@pricklypearcamera 2 ай бұрын

Great, glad to hear!

@jensiyajunis7617 Жыл бұрын

Hi I have an old samsung s760 and I wanted to see if it still worked and when I switched it on it said 'slelet usb printer or computer' but it wasn't plugged in to either so I figured something was in the usb port and when I looked in to it it looked corroded so cleaned it up and then when I tried to restart it's just a grey/black screen. There's no noise but the little green light flashes on and leaves me with an empty screen. No noise from the lens. Any advise?

@pricklypearcamera Жыл бұрын

Is the battery compartment clean or also corroded?

@giolovesstarwars 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much it worked!!!

@pricklypearcamera 3 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@Maneatermissa 26 күн бұрын

I have this exact camera and problem, I just realised one of the things at the bottom of the charger holes is missing! Does anyone know what they’re called so I can get it replaced

@YamAsher Ай бұрын

It worked thank you sir

@citgosoulja 3 ай бұрын

@DanoneInc Ай бұрын

in the battery compartment of my camera, there is a white plastic, i dont know if the plastic is obstructing the passage of energy from the batteries, should i remove the plastic? and there is corrosion too, if i put vinegar into it, will it damage the compartment?

@lilsaff8759 Жыл бұрын

the connector that need spring thing is broken 😢 how can i fix it?

@bracegolton 4 ай бұрын

THIS WORKED, THANK YOU SO MUCH

@pricklypearcamera 4 ай бұрын

Glad to hear!

@SandhraKP 6 ай бұрын

Hi! I need help fixing an old finepix a345. it doesn't have corrosion in the battery compartment, but I do notice that one of the batteries (with positive terminal that goes inside) sits lower than the other battery. I looked inside the battery compartment and notices that one of them has the spring, but on the other side, I don't notice a spring, so what do I nudge? I'm pretty sure because of poor connection, it's not working (when i close the battery door and shake it, there is sound! so I'm guessing there is indeed a gap between the terminals). also does it matter what voltage the batteries are? I noticed on the attery door it says 3V, but my batteries are 1.5V. Would that be an issue?

@pricklypearcamera 6 ай бұрын

It might be that it’s 2*1.5= 3 volts, but most AA batteries are 1.5v, so I don’t think thats your issue. I’ve encountered this before on older fujifilm cameras, and have seen a number of times where the bottom metal “spring” has sheared off leaving no connection possible. If that is the case, the camera may unfortunately not be fixable 😔

@SandhraKP 6 ай бұрын

@@pricklypearcamera oh noo so both sides are supposed to have spring? no other metal soldered could do the trick? I couldn;t see clearly inside the battery compartment in the video

@SandhraKP 6 ай бұрын

thank you so much for replying tho! @@pricklypearcamera

@SandhraKP 6 ай бұрын

Hey! i fixed it! So basically I put pieces of crumpled aluminium foil , and that was enough for the connection and it powered on!!!! what a save, thanks to this video! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ld6Wipx10JqVhKs.html @@pricklypearcamera

@etiqcl 3 ай бұрын

please help!! i have a olympus digital camera c-740 and there’s something wrong with the parts where you insert the batteries. i don’t know what the word is in english. i put in new batteries that aren’t from the dollar store but it won’t go all the way in. i know this because i’m pushing the batteries inside and it’s going down but it won’t stay down. i hope i’m explaining it okay, if you need pics then i can send them! to make it easier to understand.

@pricklypearcamera 3 ай бұрын

It sounds like something is broken or a post/metal is obstructing the battery compartment. When you take batteries out and look inside, is there metal or plastic piece stuck in the bottom? Sometimes the metal post can break off and become stuck at a strange angle and won't allow the battery door to shut.

@samantaalam9197 3 ай бұрын

Please help!! I got a fujifilm finepix E510 it had corrosion i cleaned it still not turning on but it shows green light and turns off pls helppp

@pricklypearcamera 3 ай бұрын

Sounds like still an issue with the battery connection and it's not drawing enough power to actually function and operate. If you have already gone through the steps, there are some additional things to try (foil can help). There are some videos that go over that. Or you could find a replacement E510 on eBay for example in the $30-50 range I think.

@patriciayanez3081 6 ай бұрын

Gracias! Me funcionó

@pricklypearcamera 6 ай бұрын

Hola! Happy to hear!

@TheArma95 7 ай бұрын

So... What's the right kind of batteries i need? I have a Samsung Digimax S600, i bought Energizer AA6 batteries, it worked for a couple of minutes but its not working anymore, i just see the green light once i try to turn it on

@pricklypearcamera 7 ай бұрын

Those should work.. did you try adjusting the battery post/spring?

@TheArma95 7 ай бұрын

@@pricklypearcamera Well, i think they are just fine, maybe the camera still needs more cleaning, It had some corrosion and I cleaned it with isopropyl alcohol, but maybe it has a little left.

@pricklypearcamera 7 ай бұрын

Gotcha, good luck!

@dumbage 3 ай бұрын

bought a 10$ nikon coolpix 4600 digicam didn’t work :( i’ll try to fix it hopefully it works

@MillieG26 4 ай бұрын

My Olympus stylus epic zoom 115 turns on when i open the lens and then immediately turns off and flashes green and orange. I’ve put in new batteries. I’m not sure what’s going on…might you have an idea?😢

@pricklypearcamera 4 ай бұрын

It might be a lens error? If the lens isn't opening or engaging. Sorry to hear that! I have had some flash issues with similar models where the lights blinked, but the camera still took pictures (just without flash).

@AryanSiam-yq5ft 7 ай бұрын

It work.. 😊

@lizvel.espino 3 ай бұрын

hey! I have the same exact camera but right in the inside where batteries are placed at the very end there’s corrosion, do I still put vinegar in there with like a q-tip, I don’t wanna damage it even more… let me know!

@pricklypearcamera 3 ай бұрын

Vinegar itself shouldn't damage anything as long as it's used in moderation. I've used it on the internal posts as well as the posts on the battery door.

@Dogislife101 3 ай бұрын

What am i supposed to nudge up? My Samsung S860 has lopsided ones and I'm not sure which way I'm supposed to nudge anything.

@pricklypearcamera 3 ай бұрын

It sounds like the posts could possibly be broken, but if you shine a light in the battery compartment, you should be able to see which direction the post bends.

@avasadventure7072 4 ай бұрын

hiii my pb is that i found an old samsung S500 in my parent's room, it wasnt working because there weren't AA battery into it. So i bought new ones and it won't turn un but there's that indicator light who keeping turning on when I try to turn the digicam. It's the indicator above the effect button sorry for the bad english tho

@xx_iheartgirlz.mp3_xx 3 ай бұрын

im having the same problem with a samsung digimax 370

@avasadventure7072 3 ай бұрын

@@xx_iheartgirlz.mp3_xx it turned out it was the wrong AA, I took small ones but i needed bigger one. It’s working now for me

@Emofevansnsn Жыл бұрын

What if it’s not those type of batteries but it’s the flat one made for it

@pricklypearcamera Жыл бұрын

If it's a single lithium ion rechargable battery, then you can disregard this information as this video is meant for cameras with AA or AAA batteries.

@dannyweiner3178 Жыл бұрын

@@pricklypearcamera Any suggestions for a digital camera using a single lithium ion rechargable battery that won't turn on?

@dannyweiner3178 Жыл бұрын

@@pricklypearcamera Any suggestions for a digital camera that won't turn on using a fully charged single lithium ion battery?

@sudhaanoop8383 9 ай бұрын

@@dannyweiner3178did you get an answer for your problem? I have one with the same problem. Any suggestions would help. thanks

@lei.mwahhhh 7 ай бұрын

the metal part in my carema is broken how can I fix it?

@tbasu04 Жыл бұрын

What if i change battery aa type to anything my sister change type of battery and now this is not opening with aa type what i can do

@samajen9079 2 ай бұрын

Could anyone help me my family doesn't use a canon a2200 PowerShot because it's not turning on anymore I've been looking at camera repair videos all day but can't figure out what's the source of the problem

@pricklypearcamera 2 ай бұрын

Hi, the Canon A2200 uses the NB-8l battery I believe which is a lithium ion battery, not AA. So the issue with the camera could be a few different things, lens errors are the most common. Unfortunately a lot of these issues that aren't battery related are a lot harder or sometimes impossible to fix.

@uundertyle Жыл бұрын

Good bro

@lunna_chan9510 2 ай бұрын

Hey! I have a Kodak Easyshare C530 and it doesn't work. I've already cleaned the corrosion on the terminal door and changed the springs, but it still won't turn on. Maybe there is a little corrosion on the inside, in which case, should I continue with the vinegar? The light on top of the screen blinks green twice and then blinks red, then the camera turns off. I already checked the batteries, do you know what it could be?

@pricklypearcamera 2 ай бұрын

Bummer to hear that! I have had this happen a lot with the Kodak C series cameras. It's drawing a bit of power, but not enough to actually operate. I have tried tear downs to access the inner AA metal connection, but it's a time consuming process and a bit difficult. Even then I found that even fully clean the camera when closed back up still didn't work.

@venugopal7387 Жыл бұрын

Can you show how to fix canon pc 1468

@jiaying4065 Жыл бұрын

Hi i hsve a sanyo xacti CA100 thats not turning on

@sheesshashmi9704 4 ай бұрын

hey, i have an digimax s600. one of the plastic sliding bar thingies is broken on the battery compartment door and theres a little y shaped piece that comes behind teh metal part. ik im sorry its a little finicky to understand what im saying but could you please show the the platic part of the door slid off of the door so i could see how it is on the inside? thanks

@samajen9079 2 ай бұрын

Are you talking about an orange plastic thing ? ( I know nothing about cams) If that's what you're talking about it's also damaged in my cam if you fixed it please tell me

@atifabdulazeez3639 8 ай бұрын

Hey so i have a nikon coolpix l18 it take good photos and suddenly it stoped turning on please help me on this

@pricklypearcamera 8 ай бұрын

The likely culprits here are a poor battery connection (check the posts on both sides), or a lens issue. The lens issue could be harder to fix, because it could be just a few microns of non-allignment that are causing the camera to not even power on.

@lucaFLU 4 ай бұрын

I don't know to fix my PhotoSmart HP E337 😓 Please, help me.

@pricklypearcamera 3 ай бұрын

Is there corrosion internally? Did you try the tactic to bend the battery post upward a little bit?

@lyssithadoll 11 ай бұрын

i have a kodak easyshare cd93 that’s isn’t turning on. what batteries do you recommend?

@pricklypearcamera 7 ай бұрын

My 2 favorites from a price/performance perspective are the Amazon basics AA batteries or the ACdelco AA battery.

@MrDoobie17 3 ай бұрын

Did you ever get it to turn on? I have one that is not turning on either. Despite the fact that I had new batteries.

@luisjesus8436 7 ай бұрын

Hi, I have a kodak easyshare C1530, In the part where the batteries are inserted there are what looks like some small rubbers, one of them makes it not close the cover completely and opens with the minimum contact, is it normal to have those rubbers?

@pricklypearcamera 7 ай бұрын

Hmmm, it should be just metal contact points, are you talking about the rear (internal) connection point?

@rismadwihandayani3600 5 ай бұрын

My digicam olympus c160 is not turning on, when I put on the battery how can i fix it?

@pricklypearcamera 5 ай бұрын

Did the battery tray have corrosion?

@rismadwihandayani3600 5 ай бұрын

@@pricklypearcamerayeah the tray battery had corrosion. How can i fix it?😭😭

@masroorgul8503 2 ай бұрын

how much volt battery this camera need

@pricklypearcamera 2 ай бұрын

Just regular AA batteries, which are 1.5V

@hotdogitlog6720 10 ай бұрын

Ty brooo it opened ❤

@tazzerooski Жыл бұрын

Heyo, I have a Kodak EasyShare C310 and even after doing all this, it still isn't powering on. Any advice?

@pricklypearcamera Жыл бұрын

Hey! If the post bending didn't work, then the camera connection may have been so marred by corrosion that there's not enough of a contact point for the batteries to power on the camera. So unfortunately if that's the case, it simply may not be usable. Sorry to be the bearer of potentially bad news.

@rkpatell792 6 ай бұрын

What is battery name And how to bought 3.3v battery

@pricklypearcamera 6 ай бұрын

I prefer Amazon branded AA batteries, but your market may differ in terms of what is available.

@BUMMIAISYAH 7 ай бұрын

my kodak pixpro fz45 wont turn on after i change new batteries :(

@pricklypearcamera 7 ай бұрын

Bummer, sorry to hear that!

@BUMMIAISYAH 7 ай бұрын

do you have any suggestions to what i should do?

@Tiwariji2010 Жыл бұрын

I have an wespro dv532 it's screen is not turning on

@pricklypearcamera Жыл бұрын

Does that use AAA batteries? You could try the same cleaning if there is corrosion.

@alexac2980 4 ай бұрын

I tried to get my Nikon coolpix l11 to work this way, no luck 😢

@pricklypearcamera 4 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear!

@shujinica 6 ай бұрын

is this still applicable for my digicam that is always been low battery 🥲 no matter of buying a new battery, still ending up in a low battery

@pricklypearcamera 6 ай бұрын

Hi, possibly- it is likely a connection issue between the metal posts of your camera. There are a few different designs used, but some cameras have a metal prong that can be gently pried up to provide a better connection from the battery end to end.

@shujinica 6 ай бұрын

@@pricklypearcamera noted. thank you very much!