Sony handycam dcr-hc30/40

did you go to the authorised service centre for sony. Cause so many parts cant just go kaput at the same time...

If camcorder shows old recorded tapes picture with correct colors in LCD but does not show live view in camera mode to record new movie then its ccd imager chip failure.
And if camcoder shows live view and old recorded tapes in its eye piece view finder but does not show any thing in LCD the its problem of broekn/ cracked flexible wire between lcd board and main board of camcorder.
Let me know your finding with bit detail to provide you solution/ helpful info.

Why did you change the main pc board? If the display doesn't work, but viewfinder does, there are usually 3 possible causes- LCD itself, LCD board or LCD cable.
You should give it to Sony and let them find which one of these is bad.
I work in a Sony service center.

Tom

There is connecting ribbon wire between LCD board and main camera board, this ribbon wire is cracked and needs to be replaced.

I would try removing the battery and plugging it into the mains if this works you know it is your battery and you need a replacement.

Inside the door hinge area is a small switch that normally would turn off the viewfinder and turn on the LCD panel. THat switch could be defective or mechanically not being switched. WIthout opening up the unit, I can not tell specifically. This shouldbe a simple repair for any shop that repairs cameras.

Dan

Replace the ccd base assumbly and check.

Sony has had some CCD problems with this and other model I think it is important to contact Sony at 1-866-703-7669

Hello, please contact the Authorized Sony Service for Sony recall action. If you need more info please advice.

Sony Handycam DCR-HC42E LCD off