The LCDD screen in not turned on even when the power is turned on.

The LCD screen is not turned on even when the power is turned on.

I'd first reset the camera (Sony refers to it as "initialize"). This is a fairly easy procedure which involves either going into your setup menu and choosing "reset" (or intialize), holding down the menu key for 5 seconds, or, removing the batteries for a few minutes. It may be that the firmware loading got corrupted and the camera just needs to be "rebooted," which is something that turning it on/off won't accomplish. But after which, you should have the camera reset to factory default settings. This will also help if you inadvertently turned off the LCD in the menu settings.

Another tip is to go to the SONY website and look for firmware updates. Download and install them. Absent that, due to it's age, it may need to simply be repaired. Sometimes the flip out LCDs can cause the connecting wires to fray and short circuit.

But understand that without warranty coverage the average cost of a camera repair is around $180. As such, it may cost more to repair than it is really worth. The rule of thumb is that if the estimate for repair is north of 50% what you paid for it, you're better off taking that money and buying a newer and upgraded model.

Thanks for your help.!
I do not have "reset" or "initialize in my setup menu. I did remove the batteries for a few minutes-witht the same results.
I did go to sony for updates-found none.