Flash not working

the flash bulb or tube does not go off suddenly. it gets weak after yers of usege or breaks only if the camera is dropped. most of the flash related problems occour for non charging of the flash. pls contact local repairer for this problem

I have had this problem.  HP support was useless.  My problem occured just before the warrantee expired, so I called HP and they suggested that the battery wasn't supplying a sufficient charge.  They gave me a free battery and it worked for a month, then the flash stopped working again.  I called them back, but they now said I was out of warrantee and pointed me to a page of refurbished cameras that I could purchase.  Thanks, but no thanks.  They label says made in China, so I suspect substandard Capacitors that power the flash have failed.  I still use the camera as a backup when I don't need to use a flash the flash.  I've opened up the camera to locate the capacitor, but found too many connectors and didn't have the time go completely disassemble the whole thing.  I've put it back and it still works.

I will no longer buy HP products.  Their customer service is lacking and they have lost me as a customer.