I recently found our old family camera and decided to try it out. It worked perfectly at first, but now it has stopped working altogether and is showing Lens Error when I turn it on. Aside from the many other issues this camera has—such as the flash not working, a lens error, and the LCD screen displaying erratic lines—what could be the cause of these problems ? Is it possible to fix the lens error myself by opening the camera up and cleaning the internal components? I would like to know if this is a realistic DIY fix, or if I should just leave it to the professionals.

⟐ Answered Haziran 15, 2026 at 5:21 GMT-7

I would like to ask for assistance regarding an issue with my Kodak Pixpro FZ55 camera.

Last night, while I was using it, I heard a sparking sound and saw a small flash of light coming from the top of the camera near the power button. The camera suddenly shut down, but the lens remained extended. After a few moments, I tried turning it on again, and it powered on normally. However, since I was concerned about what had happened, I decided not to use it any further.

Today, I tried turning it on again, but it no longer takes photos. I also noticed that the top part of the camera becomes extremely hot when it is turned on. In addition, the indicator lamp flashes orange.

Could you please help me understand what might have caused this issue and advise me on what I should do next? I am very concerned because the camera was quite expensive.

Thank you for your assistance.

⟐ Answer accepted Haziran 15, 2026 at 2:47 GMT-7

One of the screws is completely seized and will not budge in either direction.

- The screw head is NOT stripped (yet).

- I have tried the rubber band method for extra grip.

- I have tried tapping the screwdriver to break the tension.

- I do not have a soldering iron to apply heat.

- My needle-nose pliers are too large to grip the small screw head in this tight space.

Are there any specific tricks for this camera model or other DIY ways to loosen a tiny, non-stripped but seized screw without specialized tools like a soldering iron? Is it possible there is adhesive or a specific orientation causing it to bind?

⟐ Answered Haziran 05, 2026 at 8:21 GMT-7

⟐ Answer edited Mayıs 19, 2026 at 17:18 GMT-7

⟐ Answered Mayıs 19, 2026 at 3:00 GMT-7

Hi, I recently got a Kodak Easyshare CD82 from the thrift store. When I got home and put in some batteries and tried to take pictures, it kept making this shuttering/buzzing sound. So I opened it up to see if anything was broken, but then I realized I have no idea what I'm doing. When trying to close it back, I was having issues with putting back the plastic piece that covers the flash. I got electrocuted like two times attempting to place it back in. I can't really close the camera back or use it if the piece isn't in. I'm low-key scared to get shocked again and have no idea what to do 😅.

⟐ Commented Nisan 27, 2026 at 18:50 GMT-7

⟐ Commented Ocak 29, 2026 at 21:08 GMT-7

I got hold of this device and I’d really like to get it working again.

I replaced the battery, but nothing happens when I open the front cover.

The LCD screen shows nothing and there’s no response at all.

Any idea what could be causing this?

Could it be due to the film already being exposed? I don’t see any white indicator on the four positions.

Thanks for your help!

⟐ Commented Aralık 01, 2025 at 8:50 GMT-7

⟐ Commented Kasım 08, 2025 at 6:24 GMT-7

⟐ Answer accepted Eylül 22, 2025 at 12:38 GMT-7

⟐ Commented Temmuz 26, 2025 at 11:14 GMT-7

⟐ Commented Temmuz 02, 2025 at 23:11 GMT-7