Question about Sony Handycam DCR-HC90 Mini DV Digital Camcorder

Lens Cover won't fully open

When I turn on my Handycam the Lens Cover won't fully open. I get a display telling me, "Lens Cover not fully open, turn power off and then on." When I try to do this I get the same thing over and over again. Because the lens cover won't fully open, my Handycam won't let me record. Help me FixYa your my only hope.

sudareddy Aug 03, 2008

I have exactly same problem with DCR-HC90 - "Lens Cover not fully open, turn power off and then on" message keeps coming up and I can not record.

How did you change the part Arpad suggested? Tomkimball: Were you able to resolve your prblem.

Thanks,

Sudha

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Hello Tomkimball, the solution for your problem is in replacing the lens barrier. Part number is 178727811. Best regards, Arpad

Posted on Dec 23, 2006

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Hello Arpad, I have the same problem with my HDR-HC3. Do you ahve a part number for this? Thanks, - Bert

Posted on Mar 09, 2007

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