Lens error I had my nikon coolpix L11 not long and after my son was playing with it it reads lens error when i turn it on, how do i fix this problem

Try jiggling the lens. Use compressed air to blow out any grit around the lens barrel. If that doesn't do it, you'll need to get the camera serviced.

This is probably THE most common failure among digital cameras. There's a halfway chance of fixing it yourself, described here: http://camerarepair.blogspot.com/2007/12/fixing-lens-error-on-digital-camera.html

This is probably THE single most common failure among digital cameras. There's a halfway chance of fixing it yourself, described here: http://camerarepair.blogspot.com/2007/12/fixing-lens-error-on-digital-camera.html

It happened to me as well. If you can see the lens is not retracting when you shut it off, just force it to go straight in by pulling it our or just pushing it up so it straightens out.

yep it's $100+ to get it fixed. i've read about this problem and it was fixed before, check this out.

http://www.fixya.com/support/t225788-fix_stuck_lens_nikon_coolpix_l11

good luck

Hey meghanB,
One thing you could try is placing the camera on a flat surface with the lens pointed upwards and press and hold the shutter button, while doing this turn the camera on. When you do this the camera should try to focus which sometimes will force the lens back on track. If this doesn't work you should have it looked at by an authorized service technician. You could bring it to a Geek Squad® precinct in a Best Buy™ store and they can send it out to be looked at. I hope this helps!

Sincerely,
Allan
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Hello

there are tiny plastic gears inside and may have chipped or a small piece of sand got in causing the lens to jamb. "very fragile"

one solution is to ask a camera repair shop how much a lens mechanism would be to replace. (if cost is more than 1/2 of what you paid dont bother)

another solution is to have someone sell your camera on an auction site for parts, to make some money towards another camera purchase

How old is your camera? Is it still under warranty?

From everything i have read, the "Lense Error" is a common defect in these cameras.
Hopefully you will be able to return it and have it repaired for free for you.

Sorry i couldn't be more of a help.
Good Luck.

no not likely

Assisting the lens gently when it opens and shuts may work.