Question about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W50 Digital Camera

None of my buttons work

Well my camera has not been used in a while but now when i got to power it up it goes to the screen to set the time and date but none of the buttons work. the mode wheel works but I cant get passed the time and date page. I cant take any pictures. I love the camera and really do not want to buy another one. What should I do

cali707 Sep 07, 2007

Yea but is that something that could be replaced or do I need to buy a whole new camera??? When you say circut board it sounds like something that cant be replaced?? Thanks for the comment

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It sounds like the "button" circuit board is not working and will have to be replaced.

Posted on Sep 05, 2007

Anonymous Sep 08, 2007

I had an open DSC-W50 in my basement, so I just took a look at it. It can be replaced fairly easily. It has a connector, and one screw holding it in place. It can be accessed, after the rear casing of the camera is removed. Let me know if I can help...perhaps a Google search on my user name? ;)

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