topic Powershot S3 IS: Flash repair, part issue in Point & Shoot Digital Cameras

Powershot S3 IS: Flash repair, part issue

jocey271 — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 02:32:45 GMT

Hello, I bought a Canon Powershot S3IS. Everything works besides the flash. I checked inside and the Flash Tube came broken. I don’t know the size of the thing. I want to buy and replace it so my flash could work. Please help.

Re: Canon Powershot S3IS

shadowsports — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 01:49:02 GMT

Greetings,

At 18 yrs old, the camera is retired and no longer supported or repairable by Canon. The parts dept doesn't usually keep parts for retired products either. You would probably have to find this part as a pull from another broken camera or maybe on eBay or AliExpress. KEH is a good source for used cameras. I don't believe they sell parts. It's age is the challenge in this case.😐

Re: Powershot S3 IS: Flash repair, part issue

BurnUnit — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 19:07:38 GMT

This link may help you if you're determined to try to fix it yourself. Or it might help you to decide if you really want to just replace the camera. 🤔

https://www.ifixit.com/Document/HRrj3a6CtJOmbv3Y/Service_e.pdf