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By pshawron on Oct 01, 2008

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I can't get my camera to power up - installed new rechargeable batteries and everything. The lens is still protruding and the camera will not come on.

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Dec 30, 2008

-   Locked up with zoom lens protruding. I have rotated the lens and forced it back to home but when it is powered back up the lens extends and it freezes on the Gateway Blue screen.-   Guest

Dec 06, 2008

-   I put new batterys in camera and when i put power button it makes a noise
but camers will not power up.-   wochs6655

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posted on Jan 05, 2009
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DWElectronic

Rank: Master 
Rating: 90%, 4 votes
Never force the camera lens closed! It will damage the lens motor assembly. Symptoms of a damaged lens assembly are:
  • lens no longer extends or retracts properly
  • noise when lens does extend or retract
  • pictures are blurry or distorted
  • camera gives a lens error code
  • camera powers off after turning it on
Lens assemblies can be repaired or replaced for about $100. Unfortunately that's about the price for a new camera.
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Solution #2

posted on Dec 30, 2008
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kopoker

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Try removing your memory card. I had the same problem and this worked. You might need a new card. Good luck.
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