My camera has had issues with a cracked battery cover support tab (and cover) for years. That being said it has never failed me before, but even that's coming to an end. When I went to check the camera it flashed the batteries are low. I expect this condition with this problem, so ignored it. However, the camera is shutting off rather then perpetually flashing the low battery warning.

I checked my batteries (2500mAh NiMh RadioShack) and they are at 1.1V each. The batteries are fine best I can tell, so I think the problem is related to the battery contacts. The problem is I tried cleaning it with 70% IPA with more or less no effect. There is something built-up on the contacts, but it's not responding to standard rubbing alcohol. I need something stronger. Is there anything else I can use that will not damage the contacts? I'm going to take the contacts out of the camera for cleaning, so there's no concern about the electronics. The only thing I need to avoid is cleaners that are known to damage plastic, as this isn't ideal.

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Thank you.

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As stated above, this has been a problem with my Canon SX150 for a few years. However, it has now gotten to the point I can no longer ignore it and I need to get it repaired. The problem I am having with my camera is the battery cover damage is now causing the camera to flash low battery within ~3-4 pictures taken, give or take depending on if I spend time adjusting settings like the white balance. Since this condition typically causes the camera to shut down without warning, it's no longer just an appearance issue. The other problem is once one clip on the battery compartment fails, the battery cover is under excessive stress and cracks. This has also happened on mine.

The problem I am having is I am looking on eBay for a parts camera I can get the parts I need (Battery cover and case) the same issue appears on a lot of the listings I am finding (or have low quality pictures). In other cases, the cameras I see have a similar failure point. I'm starting to think this is a common defect.

Anyway I need some advice on finding a good parts camera. eBay is pretty much out of the question since the parts cameras usually have a gap that indicates a high probability of this problem being present. I am also finding the price on used cameras without this problem are cheap and plentiful (~$44-60). I suspect the limited selection of parts cameras has to do with the price to replace them without attempting a repair or they show up but people buy the good ones as they show up.

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Thanks so much for these guides

John

The zoom wheel doesn't work as well !

The Lens goes to full zoom automatically when the camera is on and this doesnt allow me to shoot but if happens that im able to that usually takes place in the short window of time just after turning on the camera and the beginning of the zoom.

Is there any solution ? please help .

Thanks

Normally when flash was in upright position you could activate the flash by pressing the button to change flash mode from off, auto, or on.

Nothing happens now when the flash is lifted and the button is pressed.

Can somebody help please.

I would assume that the switch indicating the flash is in operating position is not working. How would that be fixed?

Thanks

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