My batteries exploded in my camera... now that i have replaced them, the camera will not turn on. Is there anything i can do or is it done for? and just get a new camera.

Now it looks like you have a problem here. Different cameras/chargers have different polarities. If you try to charge with wrong chargers then there is a possibility of the batteries getting damaged or sometimes may even explode, so be very careful in future. Some times the power control board can also get damaged and may require repairs. At this juncture you can try hoping for the best to replace the batteries. On many occasions this has solved the problem.
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Hi there this is Lens guide pin problem. 99% chacHi there please follow the steps and let me know the result.
1. Ensure batteries are fully charged & clean the battery connector point in side the battery compartment.
2. Look carefully between the lens and the camera body for any sand, dirt or any damaged etc.
3. Try turning the camera with the lens facing down and shake to dislodge anything stuck
4. Try removing batteries and memory card, wait 5 minutes and refit the battery only.
5. Now turn on camera( with out card ) and see ,if working then fix the memory card & again turn on the camera. If working then fine . Otherwise format the memory card and fix back in camera again & try. Make sure before format the memory card take a back up all photos in your computer then format. If no luck then reset or restore the camera setting by pressing Menu key for 2 sec .. in not done the press both Menu & self time key for 2 - 4 sec.
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Hi there please follow the steps and let me know the result.
1. Ensure batteries are fully charged & clean the battery connector point in side the battery compartment.
2. Look carefully between the lens and the camera body for any sand, dirt or any damaged etc.
3. Try turning the camera with the lens facing down and shake to dislodge anything stuck
4. Try removing batteries and memory card, wait 5 minutes and refit the battery only.
5. Now turn on camera( with out card ) and see ,if working then fix the memory card & again turn on the camera. If working then fine . Otherwise format the memory card and fix back in camera again & try. Make sure before format the memory card take a back up all photos in your computer then format. If no luck then reset or restore the camera setting by pressing Menu key for 2 sec .. in not done the press both Menu & self time key for 2 - 4 sec.
i hope it will gives you success.

Try switching on by holding the button for about 1 minute .WITHOUT ANY BATTERIES IN CAMERA. Then replace batteries and switch on normally. (this should have done a camera "reset").
Worked for me on my camera!

Why do you want to "Short Circuit" the battery, as if this is done, and as I have experienced, that will often cause them to literally explode! If you mean how do you Flatten a battery, for recharging or similar. Then you use a small 1 OHM 10 Watt. resistor. Or a Torch light bulb. Anything other than a direct 0 OHM circuit, is OK. but like joining the ends of same piece of wire to each terminal, is going to be a bad. experience.

You could have damaged the battery connectors.. I have done that a few times.. If you open the battery compartment can you see if anything is loose? or if anything has broken off? If so, and you have the warranty on the product.. you can contact Kodak and send them the camera to have it fixed...

Replace standard alkalines with rechargeable NiMH batteries Sony or Varta 2700 Ni-MH!
My camera it's turn on every time!

1) remove the battery and place it in the freezer. for an hour or 3.

2) charge the battery (let the battery unthaw first, don't charge the battery if it is frozen it may explode.)

-if this doesn't work you may need another battery.

Check the internal contacts for bent, broken or improper connections.
Try inserting and pressing the battery in the camera while keeping the battery door open to see if the camera powers (This may help you determine if the battery is being held in correctly by the battery holder or the battery door.)
Cameras using AA type batteries
Check that the battery door closes properly and is snapped into place properly. Make sure there are no cracks or any defections on the battery door.

To reset, take battery out, hold on power button for 15 seconds, let go afterwards, replace battery