Canon PowerShot A640 Digital Camera
Problem for Canon PowerShot A640 Digital Camera

New batteries but still no power on.




By donnag1 on Oct 19, 2009

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Took one picture yesterday - camera said batteries low- replaced batteries not it won't turn on at all.

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posted on Oct 20, 2009
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BillB-SA

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Your problem may be due to corrosion on the battery contacts inside the camera which can prevent the full power of the batteries from flowing into the camera. Try this free fix before you do anything else: remove the batteries and wipe the camera contacts firmly with a dry cloth (heavy corrosion may require cleaning with a wire brush, steel wool, or sandpaper). Remove any residue that may have fallen into the battery compartment during cleaning, then wipe both ends of the batteries and place them back in the camera. This cleaning clears the problem about 90% of the time. If it doesn't work for you, the camera may require professional repair.
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