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Why can I not see anything on my screen??

My camera was working just fine yesterday but when I went to use it today the screen was black. I took some pictures and seen if they came out by hooking the camera to my computer and it is still taking pictures, I just can't see what I am taking a picture of.

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Two possibilities. 1. try this - look along the screen from the side. Can you see shadowy images? If yes, the back light has gone. If Nothing is seem then a connector possibly has come adrift. Try gently squeezing and tapping the camera near the base in the region on the screen- you may get it back in. There will be no repair option though if all else fails - new camera time.

Posted on Jul 09, 2007

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