The on off button doesn't work and I can only get my canon power on by taking battery out?

[Lauramac98]

The on off button no longer works, this could be due to water damage when I was caught in a massive thunder and lighting storm as my camera was soaked and shut of at the time but soon after I got a new camera and never went back to my old one however since my power shot  is light and small it's handy and the only way to get the camera on is puttting the battery in and out to get it of, any idea how I can fix it or if I can pay to get it fixed? It could have been if it was water damaged about 1 year ago, everything else works fine! I own the power shot sx510 hs 

[BurnUnit]

Yep... Wait for the Deoxit! It seems to be a kind of magic elixir. I bought some locally at Sweetwater Sound which is a big music gear distributor. Might check with anyone in your area who  repairs amps, speakers or other musical equipment. Maybe even a local computer repair shop...?

[Lauramac98]

Okay cool! I will do that meanwhile I am going to this local guys business who checks out cameras and has a look at them without the fees! Reaaaally hope I can get it fixed 🙂

[louiselol]

I know that it's been so long, but did it work for you? I have the same button issue now too LOL