tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-438678654059813712.post6261187330020040393..comments2024-02-29T15:36:11.880-08:00Comments on Do It Yourself Digital Camera Repair: Canon A530 / A540 with Short Battery Life or Hot BottomUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-438678654059813712.post-85469811198584479962016-04-26T11:07:39.496-07:002016-04-26T11:07:39.496-07:001 a worked for me, thanks! 1 a worked for me, thanks! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-438678654059813712.post-55185105477195493662015-08-31T05:06:44.437-07:002015-08-31T05:06:44.437-07:00Hi there
I have a samsung wb5000 it keeps say...Hi there <br /> I have a samsung wb5000 it keeps saying remove lens cap .. Obviously I have .. but says this then powers offAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10898143770296932333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-438678654059813712.post-17250349025688948582015-04-20T20:32:03.757-07:002015-04-20T20:32:03.757-07:00Some Canon Powershot A530 and A540 cameras are sub...Some Canon Powershot A530 and A540 cameras are subject to an advisory recall. It seems that a little hinge spring in the door of the battery ... <a href="http://ccanoncameras.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">ccanoncameras.blogspot.com</a><br />Canon Camerashttp://ccanoncameras.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-438678654059813712.post-52372840853023414122014-12-09T15:01:21.909-08:002014-12-09T15:01:21.909-08:00Old thread but plenty of cams out there...same low...Old thread but plenty of cams out there...same low batt life on an A540. Canon no longer has parts, offering Customer Loyalty deal since I've had the camera so long. Saw the door spring recall...mine is affected as a "22" and then I saw a pic...my spring was properly tucked in it's slot to go up inside the door, but must have been making cotact with back of metal piece. I fished it all the way out, cut it down in size with a pair of wire snips so it only touched metal on the door that is not part of the circuitry, and so far problem is gone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-438678654059813712.post-43096443720981838812013-11-12T04:59:14.001-08:002013-11-12T04:59:14.001-08:00Hi,
I am using Canon Powershot SX210IS Digital Cam...Hi,<br />I am using Canon Powershot SX210IS Digital Camera. The camera lens got dust/dirt from inside. As a result photos are coming with lots of dots all over. Dust being visible from outside. Please suggest how to clean the lens fron inside. Thanks in advance. Mail me at bulbulmlk55@gmail.comBULBULhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01182000488372472664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-438678654059813712.post-69711593980687594452012-10-23T13:54:53.370-07:002012-10-23T13:54:53.370-07:00THANK YOU. I needed this!THANK YOU. I needed this!Elliott Broidyhttp://elliottbroidy.incrace.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-438678654059813712.post-33373418602706667932012-07-30T04:10:35.281-07:002012-07-30T04:10:35.281-07:00I had bought this A530 from USA, but now i am in I...I had bought this A530 from USA, but now i am in India. I have this same battery problem. Where should i go to repair this..??Abhishekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09354916068253304455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-438678654059813712.post-79428606151866672792012-04-21T20:52:54.393-07:002012-04-21T20:52:54.393-07:00I have a Canon PowerShot A530 that I got in 2007 a...I have a Canon PowerShot A530 that I got in 2007 and started out working great. Then in 2010 I upgraded to a newer Sony model and handed down my Canon to my daughter. She just gave it back to me stating the batteries wouldn't hold their charge. Found your help blog and tried the tape...didn't work...tried cleaning with a rubber eraser...didn't work...tried fresh, high grade batteries... didn't work...tried removing the batteries, holding down the power button for a minute, replaced the batteries, turned the camera on...WORKED!!!! So far, so good! Will keep in mind the CR1220 battery as that will most likely need to be replaced...batteries don't last forever. Will pass it on to my son and see how he does with it. Like others have commented...THANK YOU FOR THIS SITE!!!Donnanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-438678654059813712.post-92168575995720040202012-01-18T19:27:36.589-08:002012-01-18T19:27:36.589-08:00RE: Camera Repair
Thank you so much for your help...RE: Camera Repair<br /><br />Thank you so much for your help, I finally know why I keep getting so many "file errors". <br /><br />I have tried the "MiniTool Power Data Recovery" program - it works very well with recovering deleted photos, but unfortunately I have not been able to find my damaged files. <br /><br />Thanks again for your help.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-438678654059813712.post-84382639881505810632012-01-09T20:57:33.583-08:002012-01-09T20:57:33.583-08:00Going off Lynne's comment, I removed the cr122...Going off Lynne's comment, I removed the cr1220 tab to have a look at the battery. Hmm.<br /><br />When I replaced it, the camera asked me for a date and time. <br /><br />After that, no more flashing red battery alert. Hmm.<br /><br />I'm ordering some cr1220 just to have them about; I'll probably replace the one in the camera. <br /><br />Thanks for this site - saved me more than once!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12643595293783399113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-438678654059813712.post-38931793468488106822012-01-09T06:00:04.415-08:002012-01-09T06:00:04.415-08:00Thanks Lynne. did changing the battery in the cri2...Thanks Lynne. did changing the battery in the cri220 help with the flash/battery life problem?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-438678654059813712.post-17295016159573987082012-01-02T13:29:52.453-08:002012-01-02T13:29:52.453-08:00I called Canon about my Powershot A530 (it's o...I called Canon about my Powershot A530 (it's one of the ones that were recalled), but (as I read down in your updates after), they aren't honoring this problem with their manufacturing. Tried some of the solutions others gave (emptying the batteries, holding the on button for minute, also the paper under the tab connector thing, too), to no avail. <br /><br />Then I noticed: right next to the spot where the batteries go is a little tab with "CR1220" on it. I lifted it up - and low & behold there is a round battery (the type that goes in watches - only bigger)!<br /><br />As soon as I can, I'm getting a replacement to see if this works. Will post my results here. (There is nothing in the camera manual about this!)<br /><br />Thanks so much for your blog, btw. If I had called Canon immediately after I first found this post, I would probably have a repaired or new camera. My procrastination certainly didn't help me!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18150051439703868220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-438678654059813712.post-83440816851548797302011-10-04T10:13:16.441-07:002011-10-04T10:13:16.441-07:00Had an A530 forgotten in a drawer for some few yea...Had an A530 forgotten in a drawer for some few years because of this low batt problem.<br /><br />Today I decided to search for a solution and this page plus the cannon recall page were a perfect match.<br /><br />As I live in Brazil and talking to service would cost more than I would intent do spend I tried fixing it myself:<br /><br />- pulled the spring with pliers, moving it aside instead of under battery plate<br />- put a small piece of paper under it<br /><br />now the camera seems to be working nicely!<br /><br />Thank you!Fláviohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05590136507287837100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-438678654059813712.post-26848079875971298712011-09-19T08:43:41.565-07:002011-09-19T08:43:41.565-07:00I had very short battery life with my A520 for sev...I had very short battery life with my A520 for several years, I was very close to getting rid of this camera altogether until I received this solution from Canon support. Since then my camera is fine. I wish I found about it earlier. Also, Canon does not publish this solution on their website... (?).<br /><br />1. Remove your batteries and close the battery door.<br /> <br />2. Hold down the ON/OFF switch for 1 minute. This drains the camera of<br />all of its energy, causing the camera to reset itself.<br /> <br />3. Remove you hand and replace the batteries.<br /> <br />Turn your camera ON.Jarekhttp://jarek.enhost.plnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-438678654059813712.post-55103544290273854192011-05-11T19:35:27.252-07:002011-05-11T19:35:27.252-07:00my shutter is stuck out and my camera wont turn on...my shutter is stuck out and my camera wont turn on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-438678654059813712.post-35455206555580833312011-04-20T06:53:23.489-07:002011-04-20T06:53:23.489-07:00I bought a great but beat up Nikon L19 real cheap ...I bought a great but beat up Nikon L19 real cheap with a problem battery cover. I tried several fixes - but the plastic tabs were broken on the door and body! <br /><br />Stay near the bottom edge to avoid battery contacts and internal part<br /><br />I used a straight pin. Held in pliers and heated with a torch (stove or cig lighter may work) and plunged it thru the case and door. You have to pull it immediately or it will stick. It will probably cool too much to get it on the first try, So, using a new pin each time, repeat. The melted plastic will stick the door to the body, so have a razor blade to stick in the cracks.<br /><br />Maybe easier is a very small - .030-.040" drill bit - find at hobby shop. I found the melted tight and then tried drilling.<br /><br />Trim the pin to length with wire cutters. Works great and replacement pins are easy to come by! Cost -$0 and only a small bright dot on the case.<br /><br />Pictures- http://bellsouthpwp.net/k/l/kleinstudio/camfix.htmUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03443749619841055532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-438678654059813712.post-77535785202776577012011-03-04T08:26:16.783-08:002011-03-04T08:26:16.783-08:00The only way to solve the batery life problem was ...The only way to solve the batery life problem was isolating all the backdor contacts with a tape.Luiz Viannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18407318708276331319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-438678654059813712.post-67931139144845039012011-02-18T22:45:57.985-08:002011-02-18T22:45:57.985-08:00Twisted the barrel of my Sanyo with Error 21x2119....Twisted the barrel of my Sanyo with Error 21x2119. It took a couple of twisting back and forth, but it finally lined the pins back up. Now is focuses in and out just fine. Thanks a million. It was a Christmas gift for my mom.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-438678654059813712.post-32201928953234226862010-06-09T08:51:58.588-07:002010-06-09T08:51:58.588-07:00I'll echo the poster who said, "Wow - i c...I'll echo the poster who said, "Wow - i can't believe that worked."<br />I have a Canon Powershot SD850 and the lens has been shut (lens error) since day one, I just never had the time to return it, and it's now out of warranty. After trying all the previous steps, and banging it around in general, I read this poster's message. After gently but firmly tapping the A/V out corner of the camera 4 or 5 times it works! Not like a charm, the lens makes a lot of creaky noises going in and out, but it works!<br />THANK YOU VERY MUCH!Geneb5https://www.blogger.com/profile/06636735021949524941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-438678654059813712.post-64574989529517955562010-06-02T07:06:47.626-07:002010-06-02T07:06:47.626-07:001) Well, I bought a new camera and found that it w...1) Well, I bought a new camera and found that it went through my Nimh batteries pretty quick too. Conclusion: batteries ARE a big part of my problem. They both seem to run O.K. on a fresh set of alkalines. That being said, the Canon draws more current than the new Sony. (500mA vs 300mA with display on, 75 mA with display off)<br /><br />2)I took the Canon apart and found it was not assembled correctly. The door spring is supposed to go through a slot in the plastic case and be insulated from the camera frame. It was not. I don't think it was shorting the batteries to the frame, but maybe.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-438678654059813712.post-43861198007998448352010-05-30T16:22:54.514-07:002010-05-30T16:22:54.514-07:00I also have an A530 S.N. 28xxxx.
My experience is ...I also have an A530 S.N. 28xxxx.<br />My experience is the same as these other guys. This camera is virtually unusable. It sucks the batteries dry even if its off.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-438678654059813712.post-50807764806665680812010-05-11T13:54:56.216-07:002010-05-11T13:54:56.216-07:00Thank you soooooo much. You just saved me a ton of...Thank you soooooo much. You just saved me a ton of effort and money. Great stuff.<br /><br />Martythe bloggers posthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09035755877842111854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-438678654059813712.post-86196294690278080792010-04-29T12:16:34.326-07:002010-04-29T12:16:34.326-07:00I have a Canon A540 (Serial number starts with 28)...I have a Canon A540 (Serial number starts with 28). I bought hybrid NiMH rechargeable batteries for it because these are supposed to hold a charge even when not in use. I charged the batteries and put them in the camera. They were dead the next morning or at best after 2 days, with the camera OFF the entire time (except to turn it on and see the Low Battery icon). I tried different batteries, a different brand of batteries (Rayovac and Hybrio) and a different charger. I got the same result each time. That leaves the camera.<br /><br />I don't have any hot spots on the camera and the little spring doesn't stick out. <br /><br />Any ideas?<br /><br />Thanks.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10977127197514212947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-438678654059813712.post-27561923144761912302010-02-03T10:06:47.254-08:002010-02-03T10:06:47.254-08:00I may have found the problem, although my camera d...I may have found the problem, although my camera doesn't match the recall profile, I did pull the spring out from under the lid and clipped off about 1/8" of the end and put a piece of tape under it. It seems to have fixed the problem.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14860696584472822686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-438678654059813712.post-14938475390337106332010-01-29T16:14:00.668-08:002010-01-29T16:14:00.668-08:00Well if you're only getting a couple pictures ...Well if you're only getting a couple pictures with rechargeables, it likely is a short somewhere. Feel around the case of your camera to see if there are any "warm" spots (the likely location of the short). Pay particular attention to the battery door. If necessary, you may have to open the back camera case to zero-in on the location of the short. A good sign is that your camera is still working, so it may be a simple fix.<br /><br />CRCamera Repairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01260622716502547900noreply@blogger.com