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Olympus Camera: The lens is stuck

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:58:13 -0700

I have an Olympus fe 100 and the lens is stuck, when I turn it on the lens starts to make a weird clicking noise, but like faster. I’m tired of it and there’s no tutorials on the internet ☹️

Olympus E-20N: My olympus camedia e-20n camera works and takes pictures and the main

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 06:34:07 -0700

my olympus camedia e-20n camera works and takes pictures and the main screen works but the LCD control panel wont come on

Olympus Camera: Olympus shutter stuck and camera won't turn on after drop - Shock hazard!

Sun, 24 May 2026 06:36:03 -0700

I dropped my Olympus camera and now the shutter is stuck closed and it won't turn on. When I try to power it up, it makes a whirring/grinding noise.

I'm trying to open the casing to check the motherboard and ribbon cables, but I can't find a screwdriver that fits deep enough into the recessed holes. More importantly, I keep getting shocked by the camera while trying to reach the screws, even with the battery removed.

1. What is the safest way to discharge the flash capacitor so I stop getting shocked?

2. What specific screwdriver size/type do I need for these deep, narrow holes? (JIS #000?)

3. Are there any hidden screws I should look for?

I've attached a photo of the camera and the screws I'm struggling with. Any help would be appreciated!

⟐ Commented May 24, 2026 at 6:36 MST

Olympus VR-350: Why is my camera screen like blocked out by large white blocks

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:52:44 -0700

I turn on my camera and the screen is like blocked and glitchy. It still can take photos and everything else is fine. How do I fix this? Do I need to change the screen?

⟐ Edited by author April 16, 2026 at 3:52 MST

Olypus sp550uz: Poškozený nefunkční uzávěr napájecích článků, je dostupný?

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:23:49 -0700

Poškozený nefunkční uzávěr napájecích článků, je dostupný ?

Olympus Camera: Plastic front cover cracked

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 17:44:44 -0700

The plastic covering the camera front cracked. My model is E-M5 mark III.

How can I repair it

Olympus U1: The lens wont advance when I install my film

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:19:41 -0700

If I install my film, it won't load to the other side. Like it won't roll so I ended up having the number 3 (or is it an E?) on the small monitor (?). Should I go to the repair shop? And how much would it cost? Btw, it's Olympus mju zoom 140.

Olympus Stylus 1030 SW: Lens shutter frame is stuck

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 22:19:48 -0700

the lens shutter cannot move, and it is stuck? Which tutorial should I refer?

Olympus Stylus 760: The camera lens can't shrink, and there is an error code on the screen

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 09:13:08 -0700

The lens can't be contracted, and the blue screen and fault code appear when the switch is turned on. If you take it for repair, I think the price is too expensive! As a student, I'm here to ask for help on how to study by myself. My machine is OLYMPUS u750, because I can only choose 760 without this machine.

⟐ Edited by author August 27, 2025 at 9:13 MST

Olympus Camera: Why is my lens refusing to come out

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 06:49:28 -0700

Why is my olympus camera lens not agreeing to come out as usual after the sliding of the cover

Olympus Stylus 1030 SW: Lens isn't opening

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 06:09:37 -0700

hi! i just opened my digi cam earlier and when i turned to take pictures, the camera isn't working or the lens wasn't opening. i could see the pictures tho, and when i turn it to take pictures there's a ringing sound. please help, tell me if i could still fix this on my own, if there are ways i can fix it or is it a hardware problem like does it needs a repair?

⟐ Commented July 19, 2025 at 6:09 MST

Olympus Camera: OM-D E-M1 II Screen Blackout

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 00:10:08 -0700

My OM-D E-M1 II has started to having an intermittent fault where the screen blacks out but everything else is working.

It seems that the shutter is stuck. If I dismount the lens or remove the battery this can immediately rectify it. The camera will function again until the next time which could be 10mins or 2 weeks Weird.

Anyone have any idea what this fault is.

⟐ Commented July 05, 2025 at 0:10 MST

Olympus 850SW: How to fix the sensor?

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 08:35:41 -0700

how to fix the sensor? the flashlight works but the sensor doesn't

Olympus Camera: It will not change settings. Cannot get it to respond

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:43:13 -0700

Olympus TG-850 iHS

I cannot get the camera to respond to any change I want to make.

⟐ Commented February 26, 2025 at 16:43 MST

Olympus Camera: My Olympus 795 sw Its IC(integrated circuit) is dead

Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:01:24 -0700

My olypmpus 795 SW showing black screen its IC(Integrated Circuit) is a bit old but can it be repaired.

⟐ Edited February 22, 2025 at 11:01 MST

Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II: My camera is not focusing

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 16:30:58 -0700

hi,
my camera is not able to use its auto focus function. I amnot able also to se its manual focue ring.
is the issue on the lens or the camera itself? i have zuiko digital lens (14-42mm)

Olympus Camera: Camera turns on but shows a black screen snd turn back off

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 14:42:51 -0700

Im using the Olympus tough 3000, i got it a new charger, charged it a bit to make sure charger does work, took a photo and it died ever since then whenever I turn on the camera it shows me a black screen for a few seconds but turns back off, i tried everything nothing worked but whenever i remove the SD card turn it on and hold the shutter button it actually shows me the screen but turns back off after a few seconds

Olympus Camedia D560: It won't turn on

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 10:56:36 -0700

When turning it on the lens doesn't come off, instead only the green light flash for a few seconds.

Olympus Camera: OLYMPUS FE-160 not work not screen just RED light and hot

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 01:57:18 -0700

Even after changin[image|3424383][image|3424384][image|3424388][image|3424385]g the battery, the screen does not come on. 
 If you give an impact, the camera lens pops out and goes back in.

⟐ Commented September 19, 2024 at 1:57 MST

Olympus Digital Camera TG-3: Who to fix/replace the zoom spring?

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 10:24:59 -0700

Hello, when I took my TG-6 (identical to TG-3) out of the underwater housing, I accidentally ripped the release button (including the zoom ring) out of the housing. 
On this page I got instructions on how to disassemble everything to easy access to where I have to fix it. Unfortunately, I have troubles to understand where an how exactely put the spring of the zoom to make it moving again. 
It would be really helpful to see how this spring was originally placed. Can someone help me?