Tele, Wide and Record Suddenly Not Working

Dave Blackhurst · January 30th, 2010, 02:51 AM

Well, just got done installing that ribbon cable, it's tricky, but not too bad - the thing was designed by a psychotic zen origami master (fold here, then here, then...), and you've got to be handy with small tools and know a few tricks about how these cameras are built. I'd estimate about 2 hours labor... and that's if you haven't done it before, probably would depend on the camera a bit, but if you're handy...

J. D. McDonald · February 6th, 2010, 10:02 PM

The tech never called. I have no idea what they did to the camera but it did end up costing 800 bucks. All the invoice says is "replaced parts, cleaned and returned to Sony specs."

The very worst part is that I remembered (too late) that I had bought an extended warranty when I bought the camera. The warranty is still valid but it wasn't through Sony.

At least the camera is back and working.

January 30th, 2010, 02:51 AM	#16
Dave Blackhurst Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Apple Valley CA Posts: 4,874	Well, just got done installing that ribbon cable, it's tricky, but not too bad - the thing was designed by a psychotic zen origami master (fold here, then here, then...), and you've got to be handy with small tools and know a few tricks about how these cameras are built. I'd estimate about 2 hours labor... and that's if you haven't done it before, probably would depend on the camera a bit, but if you're handy...

February 6th, 2010, 10:02 PM	#17
J. D. McDonald New Boot Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento Posts: 19	The tech never called. I have no idea what they did to the camera but it did end up costing 800 bucks. All the invoice says is "replaced parts, cleaned and returned to Sony specs." The very worst part is that I remembered (too late) that I had bought an extended warranty when I bought the camera. The warranty is still valid but it wasn't through Sony. At least the camera is back and working.