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Camera won't start, I have the 'flashing battery symbol' problem when I turn on my ist DL. I have tried many batteries but nothing changes it. Is this camera dead ? I see that it could be a regular issue on these cameras so has anyone found a solution? Many thanks for any tips!

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Have you tried cleaning the battery contacts in the camera with a cotton swab lightly dampened with rubbing alcohol?

Posted on Feb 19, 2011

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  • Anonymous Feb 19, 2011

    Hi, thank you, I have cleaned thoroughly, not with alcohol, but the contacts are absolutely sparkling clean. The camera is mint condition and well kept. I wonder if it's the capacitor/internal battery failed ? But even if that did, I would have though it would boot up.

  • Anonymous Nov 23, 2021

    Even if the contacts look very good clean them anyway with typewriter eraser

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