Not turning on SA-HC7 - Audio Players & Recorders

It could be the lcd flex cable, below is a sample.
Sony DCR SR40
You can get the part from eBay, link is below.
2pcs LCD Flex Cable For SONY HDR HC5E HDR HC7E HDR HC9E HDR SR10E SR210E...

you need to change your settings to auto date and time update

This can be repaired fairly inexpensively. However, it's not a user serviceable problem and will need to be repaired by a qualified service technician.

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I'm looking for answer too. I have the same problem. Mine still work/stop scrolling when the LCD is flipped out and closed to the body.

The lens cover mechanism in these cameras is susceptible to debris and can usually be repaired fairly inexpensively. However, it's not a user serviceable problem and will need to be repaired by a qualified service technician.

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take the side shell off and look for the small white ribbon box that the cable plugged into and insert the cable back into the slot then replace the side cover


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The most likely cause for this is a damaged or defective flexible ribbon cable that connects the LCD to the camera body and can be repaired fairly inexpensively. However, it's not a user serviceable problem and will need to be repaired by a qualified service technician.

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Probably has a belt or gear broken, check carefully for any signals of damaged.

You can purchase a new LCD Flex cable for a Sony HDR-HC3 (Same as HDR HC7) from e-bay for 27 US$.
You can also download free service manual from internet that explains simple repair.