topic Re: sx160 issue in Point & Shoot Digital Cameras

sx160 issue

snoeblind — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 19:20:10 GMT

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?

Re: sx160 issue

John_ — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 19:44:01 GMT

There is a switch in the battery box that detects when the battery cover is closed perhaps that is a bit flakey.

Re: sx160 issue

snoeblind — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 19:50:43 GMT

Thanks John, do you know if the switch is located in the cover or down inside the compartment?

Re: sx160 issue

John_ — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 20:05:53 GMT

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.

Re: sx160 issue

snoeblind — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 20:10:34 GMT

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.

Re: sx160 issue

John_ — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 20:17:45 GMT

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.