Question about Sony Handycam DCR-TRV230 Digital Camcorder

No power i have a sony trv230 that won't power on. when i was trying to hook up a firewire to the camcorder i heard a pop and the power went off. it will not power on with ac adapter or battery. could this be a blown fuse in the camera if so where is it located? thanks, bob

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Probably blown fuse on the power board. If you hear a "pop" sound, you have blown couple of fuse along with some other components. When a small fuse blows you cannot hear any sound. Camera needs a new power board and repair cost may run from $175-275 depending on damaged parts.

Posted on Mar 17, 2007

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