topic Re: What might cause my camera not to work? (It doesn't turn on at all) in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

What might cause my camera not to work? (It doesn't turn on at all)

edmondexpo — Mon, 28 Dec 2015 17:25:39 GMT

Re: What might cause my camera not to work? (It doesn't turn on at all)

Waddizzle — Mon, 28 Dec 2015 18:19:09 GMT

No battery has been installed, for one.

Dropping the camera on the floor is another possiblity that could cause it to not turn on.

Re: What might cause my camera not to work? (It doesn't turn on at all)

edmondexpo — Mon, 28 Dec 2015 18:38:21 GMT

Is there any way I could fix it myself? Or should I take it in?

Re: What might cause my camera not to work? (It doesn't turn on at all)

edmondexpo — Mon, 28 Dec 2015 18:39:26 GMT

My battery is healthy.

Re: What might cause my camera not to work? (It doesn't turn on at all)

Waddizzle — Mon, 28 Dec 2015 19:03:45 GMT

@edmondexpo wrote:
Is there any way I could fix it myself? Or should I take it in?

Judging from your descriptions of the issue, I doubt that you'd be able to fix it. Have an expert look at it.

Re: What might cause my camera not to work? (It doesn't turn on at all)

TCampbell — Mon, 28 Dec 2015 22:53:27 GMT

There are two micro-switches... one on the battery compartment door and one on the memory card door. If they are not engaged (doors closed) then the camera will not power up.

Check that the doors close properly and are undamaged.