EOS Rebel XT won't turn on

[j11son]

My camera stopped working overnight when on a trip to Alaska. I have no idea why.  It will not turn on.  I put in a new battery and put in a new CF card.  I took the camera apart and didn't see any obvious signs of damage.  Anyone have an idea of what could be wrong?

[shadowsports]

Greetings,

This camera is approx 19 yrs old.  Check the tabs and locks on the battery door and memory card slot for proper closure.  If you have replaced the battery with one of known good quality and health, an internal component might have failed.  

Christmas is coming. It might be time to consider an upgrade.  

[j11son]

Thanks. Doors latch properly. I just hate to throw it away…

[LeeP]

It's done its time. You can get a mirrorless Canon for cheap via the R100. Grab an EF-to-RF adaptor and enjoy life. If you don't want to spend a lot don't listen to the sneering know-it-alls that look down their noses at the R100. They haven't used one for more than a minute or two. I bought one as a backup camera to my other Canon RF equipment and I now use it all the time for street photography. It doesn't have a lot of bells and whistles, but it's far from inept.