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I have a Power shot S230 camera and the image won't show up on screen. It is black. What can I do to solve this problem?

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This sounds like it might be a defective CCD imager. If so, Canon should fix this for you for free worldwide, and may also include free shipping both ways (free shipping varies with countries). This is regardless of your camera's warranty status. Please check this link for more info.

Applicable cameras include: A60, A70, A75, A80, A85, A95, A300, A310, S1 IS, S60, S230, S400, S410, S500, SD100, SD110, IXUS V2/V3/300/400/430/500/II/IIs, IXY Digital 200a/300a/320/400/450/500/30/30a

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Hi,
It is known problem of ccd imager failure in Canon S230 camera and ccd imager chip will be replaced to have live view in camera mode.
Canon offers free of cost ccd imager chip replacement for this model, click Canon CCD Imager Advisory for details.
Thanks.

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