I left batteries in my A570. They corroded. I have cleaned the cavity and contacts and installed new batteries. the camera opens but I cannot take pictures. it seems to default to a screen to enter date/time etc. none of which I can get to work either. any suggestions?
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Hi @wheeling ,
The battery acid may have leaked through the battery compartment and affected components nearby.
You’ll have to disassemble the camera and see if this may be the problem.
As I was unable to find a teardown guide or video online for a Canon PowerShot A570, here’s a link to the ifixit Canon PowerShot A540 guide. Hopefully it is a close enough model to be of some help.
If you do find evidence of corrosion etc, try gently cleaning it off using a Q-Tip and Isopropyl Alcohol 90%+ (available at most electronics supply stores). If you can avoid it do not use rubbing alcohol, as this is usually only 70%IPA or less, can contain scents and is therefore not as effective in clearing away corrosion.
If you find this too daunting, contact a reputable, professional camera repair service and ask for a quote to repair the camera
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Thank you.
can you recommend a source for a refurbished unit. I would donate or trade mine for that. I can send pictures of the camera.
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Hi @wheeling ,
Places such as Ebay etc are usually a good source of used and refurbished devices. Obviously use your own judgement regarding buying from a particular seller etc. if you decide to take this option.
I don't know about donating it but if you decide to get another A570 you could try dismantling yours and check if you can see the problem.
You could always then Atrévete a reparar: cómo crear una guía for the teardown procedure which may help others who may have suffered the same predicament. ;-)
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