03-22-2017 03:20 PM
I have a canon sx160 that will not turn on once I shut it off. I put in new high quality batteries. When I put in the batteries it comes right on. Once I shut it off it will not come back on unless I remove the batteries and reinsert them. Contacts are clean and appear to be making good contact. I have tried taking out the batteries and holding the on button to discharge any stored energy and that did not work. Any suggestions?
03-22-2017 03:44 PM
There is a switch in the battery box that detects when the battery cover is closed perhaps that is a bit flakey.
03-22-2017 03:50 PM
Thanks John, do you know if the switch is located in the cover or down inside the compartment?
03-22-2017 04:05 PM
Your welcome, the switch itself is on a PC board but the actuator is on the cover so when it closes it trips the switch.
03-22-2017 04:10 PM
Got it. Seems like the easiest thing to do is to replace the cover.
Thanks for the help as I had tried everything with no luck. I know it's a cheap camera but it's small and fits the bill for many of my uses.
03-22-2017 04:17 PM
I know what you mean I have a couple old Canon cameras I keep around because of their size and one I have a waterproof Canon case for it's great for water shots underwater too.
Inspect the cover look for something obvious around the edges like a worn or chipped piece. I don't know exactlly where the switch is inside but carefull inspection should locate it along the top edge of the battery box.
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