How can I fix my digital camera?

Question

I have a sony cyber shot, about a year old and for some reason when I turn it on, it makes this weird grinding sound and the lense won't come out, its as if it's stuck. I made the mistake of bringing it to the beach and I think maybe sand is stuck in it. The problem is; I unscrewed the entire camera but it won't come apart...does anyone have any clue how I could attempt to fix this myself? I don't have any of the warranty papers and I don't want to have to take it in unless I absolutely have to. Thanks!

Answer 1

I would definately take the device in. sometimes when you try to fix it yourself it will null and void the warranty on the device. I know it may be inconvient for you to do that but it is the best choice.. Would hate to have you pay more for repairs in the long run.. Have a great day!!!

Answer 2

Sony Digital Still Cameras only come with a 1 year warranty. You said it's about a year old. Is that just over a year old? Or, is it just under a year old?

There's no way they will cover it once they find sand in it.

Call Sony and find out what the minimum charge is to diagnose the problem. Often that diagnostic charge is so high that it makes it more reasonable to buy a new camera.

1-800-222-SONY

Answer 3

It relies upon on the place the scratches are and how deep they are. in the event that they are on the liquid crystal exhibit exhibit then you particularly basically might desire to placed up with them except they are so undesirable that the exhibit is ineffective wherein case you may try to get it replaced which might probably fee as much as a clean digital camera besides. in the event that they are on any of the lenses nevertheless there are buffing ideas that may help somewhat and with a bit of luck does not smash the lens, or on the least those areas could be extra low fee and extra undemanding to replace.

Answer 4

sand is about the worst thing for a digital camera. The only way to fix it is to send it back. You cannot fix it yourself. Even if you are an electronic technician- you don't have the fixtures, test equipment and special tools to deal with these cameras. They are in no way made to be fixed by the user.

Answer 5

If you bought the camera at best buy, circuit city, or from sony with a credit card or by check they can look up your warranty, and maybe be able to replace the camera at the store!=0)

Answer 6

as long as you are a little handy, give it a shot. you can't take it apaart because there is/are some screw that you miss, look for some small plastic, it may be the cover of extra screw, also look for any opening, like battery compartment, there should be some screw in there. keep looking. sony's stuff is not easy to open. if it is a snap thing lock you out, no way to open it, break it (think twice before you do this)

Answer 7

I see that you trust your abilities. But please understand it is an electronic gadget which needs expert hands. You might be good in taking photographs but repairing cameras is an altogather different thing. Better to be rely on professionals. Take it to the authorised shop and ask for a quote. If the quote is higher than the camera price, then you can safely use your brain and brawn.

Answer 8

take it to a lens and shutter and let them play with it, I think your going to do it in for sure. Sometimes screws are hidden beneath labels, also it may simply snap together, it may come apart with some persuiasion, but once again, take it in, it won't cost much and you'll still have a camera

Answer 9

sorry, but the best advice i could give you is to send it for repair. unless you wanna try unscrewing everything and reassembling everything which might result in a total mess or death of your camera. never bring your camera to the beach.

Answer 10

I had almost the same problem with a fuji digital but no sand in it. Unfortunately you probably have to send it out to get it fixed...good luck