How do i fix my camera after being in the heat?

Question

I left my ditgital camera in a car for about 5 days...but it was in a compartment. But now it won't turn on.

Answer 1

take the batteries out of it and let it sit in a cold place for a couple of days like in front of your ac vent then in a couple of days put batteries in it and try it.

Answer 2

Hi  Ashanti.   Sorry to hear about your camera.   Unfortunately,  if your camera does not turn on after replacing the batteries,  it might just be lost cause but if a camera repair tech cannot evaluate  damage by describing it over the phone,  your best advice might not be on this site.  I know that the owner's manual specifically warns against  leaving a camera in a hot car so there must be a reason.    My advice is to take the camera to your local camera repair shop and ask for an estimate.   At our shop, we charge $12.00 to examine the camera and give the customer an estimate on how much it will cost to repair it.    If the customer decides to repair it,  we don't even charge the $12.00.   That may be what you should do just to see if the repairs are worth the current value of the camera.   Good luck.

Answer 3

If replacing the batteries does not make a difference, your camera is ruined and all you can do is replace it.  Being careless is expensive, isn't it?

Answer 4

my guess is it could be done for.   Bring in the houes, out of light, change the battaries and see what happense

Answer 5

Heat and electronics do not mix well.

The Rat