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Fuji FinePix 3800
Fuji FinePix 3800
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"Great for Its Time"
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maureen 0 pts
November 12, 2006 4:57 PM
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my camera won't turn on corrided batt.

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Andrew Skinner (blackdoorphotos) 18535 pts
November 12, 2006 5:13 PM
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Maureen,

If the batteries corroded inside the camera, there might be connection issues with any other batteries you put in. I would be very careful in cleaning this out (wear rubber gloves to scrape the corrosion out) because it can be harmful to the skin. If you aren't comfortable doing it yourself, a camera shop should be able to clean it out for you. Good luck.

Andrew
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maureen 0 pts
November 12, 2006 6:11 PM
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Thank You:

I did try to clean it out but it still won't turn on. I tried new batteries..still nothing
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Andrew Skinner (blackdoorphotos) 18535 pts
November 12, 2006 6:18 PM
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Maureen,

Aside from getting a professional cleaning (which may not work), your camera may be shot. I had this happen to a high end calculator in college, and had to buy a new one. You might be able to replace it if it is still under warranty. Contact Fuji support if it is under warranty.

Andrew
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maureen 0 pts
November 12, 2006 6:25 PM
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Hello Andrew:

It is not under warranty. Who do u take it to for cleaning?
I bought the camera from a pawn shop about 1 year ago. It worked great until i left those batteries in it. You could see the corrision in it. I took alchol and a q-tip and scrapped the stuff off best i could. Iit was a nice camera. I hate it because i cannot afford another one right now.
Thanks for your help Andrew. That's what i get !

Mo
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Andrew Skinner (blackdoorphotos) 18535 pts
November 12, 2006 6:30 PM
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Maureen,

I would not use alcohol at all! Try using a bent open paperclip to scrape out the corrosion. A store like MotoPhoto should be able to help you out with cleaning. That might run you about $100 though.

Andrew
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maureen 0 pts
November 12, 2006 6:34 PM
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Well,
I might as well invest in a one new because that what i paid for this one.

Did you get your points? You were the only one that answered me back.

Mo
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Andrew Skinner (blackdoorphotos) 18535 pts
November 12, 2006 6:40 PM
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Actually, you duplicated the question, so this string gives no points. The question with points is here. Thanks for asking.

Andrew
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