Canon PowerShot® SD850 IS Digital Camera
Problem for Canon PowerShot® SD850 IS Digital Camera

Drop GE A1230 digital camera in water. Let dry and now wont power




By rickypowell4 on Aug 29, 2009

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I recently took my camera rafting and got it wet. I took the batteries out and let it dry for days and now it wont power on. Any suggestions?

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posted on Aug 29, 2009
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akyles

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Unfortunately, there are several parts that may be damaged with water. It doesn't matter if it's already dry. Water contains lots of minerals and other material that are conductive. Once the water evaporated, the conductive materials stays in the electronics.

As you have a broken camera anyway, you can try:

* Using a hair dryer, blow some hot air (no the hottest level) inside the camera. protect display away from the heat.

* Get a new camera to replace the damaged one.

Sorry Ricky, I don't think it can be fixed.


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