Ok, so now for my old camera... I don't know whether to toss it out, try to sell it for parts, or what. For the past few weeks, it will not turn on. I've tried normal batteries, special digital camera (long lasting) batteries, and two types of rechargable batteries. So to make it short, I don't think the batteries are the issue. When I hit the power button, the little green light comes on, but immediately goes back off without the screen ever turning on. It got this way gradually... at first I would put new batteries in, be able to take about 5 pictures, and then it would say "Low Battery" and shut off. Now I fear the worst, because the little bugger won't turn on at all. Does anyone know what the problem might be? I don't want to sell it to someone for parts if there's something seriously wrong, and I don't know much about cameras. Thanks!

Before getting into details, how much is the camera worth today? Given the low cost of new cameras would it make sense to put more money into a hardware repair, then give it away?

At a minimum I would expect you'd have a repair bill of $75 - $100 plus the parts, if any are required and if they are available.

Dwight

The camera was purchased for $150 a couple of years ago, so I'm not looking to get it repaired (and I've already got a new one, see my other post ). I was just looking for some advice as to what the problem might be, and how serious it is. I've seen quite a few non-working cameras listed on eBay, but I don't want to sell someone something that could have major internal damage.

You haven't mentioned the camera make/model so I cannot speculate on the cause of the power problem.

My guess would be that the fix will require a computer repair technician or a camera repair shop.

Of course both of these options would create a repair bill. Post the make/model information and perhaps someone will be able to offer a suggestion that doesn't cost anything.

I had a similar problem with a laptop computer some time ago and found the problem was a broken electrical connection. When the AC adapter was plugged in, there was intermittent power and the batteries would not work because they held no charge. In this case all it took was a simple solder job.

Dwight

It's a Samsung Digimax 301 (as stated in the subject)

Hey Sarah51 did you ever figure out how to fix the camera? I just bought my camera from my friend and it worked for awhile but now it just won't turn on. I'd like to know if you found out anything. please