Rebel T3 not working issues with screen taking photos

[Bbluvsfame]

I picked up my camera the other day and it wasn't working, the screen will not turn on no matter what button I push. But today it did say to replace the battery. When I turn it on the little red light on the side blinks. If I look through the view finder it numbers will flash. I click the buttons and it will focus but then nothing.

[Waddizzle]

You might need a clock battery.  Contact Canon.  You might be able to change it out yourself.

[jrhoffman75]

I don't think the T3 has a separate clock battery. They generally have a capapcitor that maintains charge for a while while main battery is out.

[Waddizzle]

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@jrhoffman75 wrote:

I don't think the T3 has a separate clock battery. They generally have a capapcitor that maintains charge for a while while main battery is out.

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You're probably right.  Rechargeable batteries typically last 5-7 years, in my experience.