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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V: Power turns on and then off

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:09:00 -0700

So I put a new battery in and I turned it on, the power led comes on and I hear the chime but then it turns off. What could be the issue ?

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55: Cybershot E91:01 Flash problem

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:41:24 -0700

I got this camera with a broken screen and a stuck lens. I replaced both with working parts and reassembled everything. The camera can take photos, but the flash doesn’t work.

When I half-press the shutter button, the flash indicator blinks for a while, then an E:91:01 error appears and the camera takes the photo without using the flash.

I replaced the entire flash assembly, but that didn’t fix the issue. I also tried replacing the main motherboard, the flex cable, and even the whole casing. I’ve practically replaced almost the entire camera, but the problem is still there.

I also tested it with another flash assembly that I know works. When I inserted the battery and turned the camera on, the flash fired once by itself on the date/time setup screen, without pressing the shutter. After that, it didn’t fire again.

Does anyone have any ideas what I should check next?

⟐ Edited by author April 03, 2026 at 0:41 MST

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W830: Power batton not working

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:14:20 -0700

The power button in my camera was working a little slow at first. Then one day it stopped working completely.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100: My old sony cybershot's LCD isn't working properly.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:05:20 -0700

As you can see, it looks as if the brightness had been turned up super high (IDK what exactly this problem is called). I have confirmed it's just the screen. The photos are fine. I can still make out some stuff when I view the camera at an angle, with the bottom of the camera facing me.

I tried factory resetting it using the "Initialize" option but that didn't help. Also tried removing and re-seating the LCD ribbon cable. Any chance I can get away with not having to replace the screen?

Sony Cybershot DSC-W35: My camera wont turn on.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:16:40 -0700

Even after using new shells.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800: SD Card cannot be detected

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 02:36:06 -0700

Any card i tried, it always says "no SD card"

Sony α6000: I dropped my camera and now it is dead

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:03:55 -0700

Hi, I dropped the sony 6000 camera from ca. 30cm onto a wooden floor. Now, I cannot turn the camera on. Intried another e mount lens, still wouldn't work. But neither would the lens work in a properly functioning emount camera. Any ideas?

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V: Buttons Fn and custom don't work

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:50:10 -0700

Hi i recently bought used sony dsc-hx400v and 2 buttons almost doesn't work, they are like collapsed and very hard to press
Previous owner claimed that it was that way from the beggining

Is there anything I can do? except for those 2 buttons camera runs like gold

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300: My camera doesn’t turn on with power button and doesn’t want to zoom .

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 12:54:12 -0700

Yeah, I have the Sony STCH 300. It doesn’t wanna power on with the power button. I hit the play button and it turns on the back screen but I go to take a picture. It turns off doesn’t wanna zoom but if I hit the play button in the back of the screen, the screen will come on

I mean dsc -h300

⟐ Edited by author January 01, 2026 at 12:54 MST

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55: Center and left navigation buttons don't work

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 07:31:02 -0700

Hello! I was wondering if there was a way I could fix this on my own, since there isn't really many digital camera repair shops in my area.

The left navigation button and the center button do not work. I have tried disassembling cleaning the buttons up as some forums have suggested, but to no luck... Any help is appreciated, thank you!

Sony Camera: Why is the screen on my camera turning on and off?

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:32:09 -0700

I'm replacing the SD card reader on my Sony ZVe10. After putting the camera back together it's doing this.

⟐ Edited December 12, 2025 at 17:32 MST

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300: How can I repair my camera flash?

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 21:25:19 -0700

When I want to take photos with the flash, it simply does not work. The camera detects the flash, but when I take a photo, it comes out without flash.

Is there any way to repair the flash so that it works?

Sony a7iii: Turn the power off and on again message

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 19:41:21 -0700

my a7iii is show that I should camera on and off. it seems like the shutter may be getting stuck open. It will take photos occasionally if I push down on the shutter button after I turn it on and off. what can I do to solve this problem? also if I gently shake the camera a bit it feels like the whole inside of camera is moving around

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S650: My camera wont turn, the battery compartment has a little corrosion

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 19:29:14 -0700

Is it fine that the battery compartment has a little corrosion and maybe thats why my camera wont work? Ill try to buy some new batteries and update you all

⟐ Edited by author November 11, 2025 at 19:29 MST

Sony α6500: Why is my keys malfunctioning

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 00:01:58 -0700

My keys are malfunctioning like whenever i use the dial the camera screen automatically goes to gallery

sony a6400: SD memory card slot replacement

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 12:25:23 -0700

Does anyone have a video for SD memory card slot replacement on a Sony a6400?

Sony Camera: Help needed: Change language on Japanese version Sony RX100 M7

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 08:22:57 -0700

Hello everyone,

I purchased a Japanese model of the Sony RX100 M7 (DSC-RX100M7) and found that the menu language is locked to Japanese.

I would like to switch the menu language to English (or other languages) but have been unable to do so.

Here is what I have already tried:

- Installed the “OpenMemories-Tweak” app by ma1co and attempted the “Unlock all languages” option, but the tool reported “unsupported” / did not detect the model.

- Reviewed GitHub issue #538 on Sony-PMCA-RE, which shows some success with RX100 M7 but mentions bugs. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

- Confirmed that the camera’s firmware is version [insert firmware version] (if you have it)

- Used a PC with Windows 11, tried USB Mass Storage mode, Zadig + libusbK driver, but still stuck at “unknown device”.

My questions:

1. Has anyone successfully unlocked the language menu on the Japanese version RX100 M7? If yes, which tool version and precise steps did you use (Windows / Linux / macOS)?

2. If RX100 M7 is not supported by the current tools, is there a known workaround or newer method?

3. If I purchase a Mac (or use a Mac for the process), does anyone confirm that the tool works reliably on macOS for this model?

4. Are there any risks or precautions specific to RX100 M7 when performing the language unlock (e.g., bricking, firmware version rollback, loss of features)?

Thank you in advance for your help and sharing your experience.

Best regards,

Sony A5000: Why does it say camera error turn power off and then on

Sat, 18 Oct 2025 16:42:43 -0700

Why does it say camera error turn power off and then on

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100: Dropped Camera - Lens clicking when extending.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 03:02:42 -0700

Camera seems to have been dropped and the lens is clicking when extracting and an then it asked to turn camera off and on again. No image comes on the screen. has anyone else had this issue?

Sony A5000: Sony A5000 keeps restarting when pressing shutter button

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 03:44:15 -0700

I bought a Sony A5000, second-hand in 2023, and it worked perfectly until about 3–4 months ago when a strange issue started, everything on the camera works fine (recording, dials, buttons, menus), but whenever I press the shutter button to take a photo, the camera restarts, and it usually takes 4–5 tries before it actually captures a picture. I’m wondering if this could be a motherboard problem or something else like the shutter assembly or power?
Also, can a weak or aging battery cause this kind of restart loop when the shutter activates, even if the camera powers on and records video fine?