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Sony CyberShot DSC-W1
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Paula 109 pts
October 15, 2006 11:55 AM
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Does anyone have a repair manual for this camera?

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Brenda P (BrendaP) 28728 pts
October 15, 2006 12:12 PM
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I found the owner's manual, albeit in a weird place:
http://esupport.sony.com/perl/select-system.pl?PRODTYPE=38,33,7,37,25,39,53

You can either choose it from the drop down or type the model# into the box. Then go to the bottom right of the page where it says Getting Started and click on the blue link for Manuals/ Specs/ Warranty. It looks like they have Operating Instructions for this model, which hopefully is what you need. If not let me know and I'll keep searching.
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Paula 109 pts
October 15, 2006 12:46 PM
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I have the owners manual. I need a repair manual as I have to replace the battery compartment and lid. I have received this part through Sony with no instructions on how to replace the part.

If you find the repair manual, I will be eternally greatful. Thanks.
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Brenda P (BrendaP) 28728 pts
October 15, 2006 1:18 PM
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Well, I found it... but unfortunately not for a free download like I was hoping to find. Here it is for 23.99:
http://www.servicemanuals.net/results.aspx?type=SM&brand=160&model=dsc-w1

And here it is for 10.99- seems to be lowest price out there:
http://www.tradebit.com/filedetail.php/828523

I'm not sure, however, that that cheaper one has all the info you need in it. If you're OK with paying for it my advice is to go to google.com and put in the camera name plus Repair Manual, and then check out what you find until you're sure you have the right manual and a reputable company to download it from. Hope that sort of helps.

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Paula 109 pts
October 15, 2006 1:54 PM
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Yup, I found that site also and had no other luck googling it. I did contact Sony. Maybe they will send it to me free.
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Brenda P (BrendaP) 28728 pts
October 15, 2006 10:27 PM
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Hopefully... if you're doing your own repairs then they should certainly send you the book! Good luck!
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Mike G 7 pts
November 4, 2006 5:27 PM
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Hi Paula,

I'm looking for the same service manual. If you've been able to obtain a copy and are willing to share, I'd appreciate it ifyou'd drop me a line.

Thanks.

Mike
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Paula 109 pts
November 5, 2006 11:05 AM
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Hi Mike,

I purchased the repair manual for 10.99 on line from tradebit. I will send you the manual in a PDF format. Please send me an email address that I can send it to you.

Maybe we can work together on replacing our parts. I find that the manual is really technical. I did buy the part to repair the battery holder and took it to a camera show to repair. They said I would be better off trying to repair it myself because they would charge me $50+ to do it. So, right now it is taped shut.
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steve 55 pts
November 7, 2006 11:40 PM
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Seems that the battery holder door is a common problem with the Sony DSC-W1. I recently dropped my DSC-W1 on the ground (it was in a case) and busted the battery door. Is this a difficult part for a DIYer? I tried removing two screws in proximity with no luck. Any information would be appreciated. Thank You. Steve
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Brenda P (BrendaP) 28728 pts
November 7, 2006 11:51 PM
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Steve,
I can't tell you how to fix it, but it shouldn't be too hard for a DIYer as when I googled it I found a whole slew of replacement battery doors for sale on Ebay. So apparently it is replaceable at home. That probably doesn't help you much but for what it's worth you can supposedly buy a new door.
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Paula 109 pts
November 8, 2006 8:19 AM
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I have the manual which I purchase through tradebit and I do have a replacement battery cover. The manual is very techinical and trying to replace it yourself might be a problem. The only problem with trying to replace it yourself is that their is a cable that needs to be connected to the camera. The battery holder door is not a separate piece.
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steve 55 pts
November 8, 2006 11:40 AM
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Paula, thanks for you information. I saw where there is a cable connection at the base of the battery compartment which I feel may be difficult to attach. I guess I need to know how difficult it really is to replace the battery holder/door or do I send it out for repair.
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Paula 109 pts
November 8, 2006 12:34 PM
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I think it would be difficult to replace. It looks like you would need to take apart the whole camera in order to replace the compartment. I would take it to a camera repair shop and get an estimate before repairing yourself. In fact, that is what I am going to do with mine. I don't want to mess with breaking anything while trying to replace the part. I hope that helps. If you want me to send you a pdf file of the manual so you can see how hard it might be to do it yourself, I will need your email address.
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steve 55 pts
November 8, 2006 5:30 PM
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Paula, if you could send me the PDF file that would be great.

sclough391@aol.com
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Paula 109 pts
November 8, 2006 5:38 PM
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I will. And if you find an easy way to repair this, let me know. I already purchased the part.
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lilian 3 pts
November 12, 2006 5:13 PM
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The plastic portion on my camera's battery door chipped off. I can't seem to find the replacement part on Ebay (battery compartment).

Paula,
Could you e-mail me the pdf as well? My e-mail address is lengmui@juno.com. Let me know what they recommend at the camera repair shop. Thanks all!
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Paula 109 pts
November 12, 2006 5:46 PM
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I will. Have fun trying to figure it out. It is rather difficult.
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Mike 0 pts
November 12, 2006 6:01 PM
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Hi Paula,

It seems that you're beseiged by requests for the repair manual, but I'd still appreciate a copy as well. I was able to troubleshoot my problem on my own but it would be handy to have the manual.

Your generosity in sharing is appreciated by myself and the rest of the folks.

mike

mikemtnbikes
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Paula 109 pts
November 12, 2006 8:07 PM
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Lilian, Do you have another email address? When I tried sending you the manual, it was too larger for your email box to receive.
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Jon 3 pts
November 12, 2006 8:23 PM
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Hey Paula...

Yeah, I kinda took my camera paintballing and it got shot up.

My life would be so much better if you could send me a copy of the repair manual too :)

Jon (iliektuanimaet@gmail.com)
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snaotheus 6 pts
November 13, 2006 12:46 AM
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Paula, you can probably guess what I'm going to ask. My SD500 has begun making very interesting noises when I try to turn it on, and the lens is stuck 'out'. The screen doesn't come on, either, but I don't know if that's related or a separate problem. Can you send me a copy of the repair manual as well? I think you're becoming the patron saint of Canon SD500 users.

accountryan (at) yahoo (dot) com
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mayer 5 pts
November 13, 2006 9:51 AM
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I can not believe we are all having the same battery door problem and sony will not do anything about it. I am planning on trying to fix it myself. So if anyone has any good ideas on fixing it let know please. Also if as a service manual, please email and I will also be willing to share any problems I run into while fixing the issue. thanks Mayer020103@hotmail.com
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Paula 109 pts
November 13, 2006 1:12 PM
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Too all of you asking for the manual, I am willing to share it. But, before I send it, make sure you have enough room in your email account to be able to download it. It is a file size of 5,551 kb. Also, I took my camera to a camera shop to have the part replaced and they would not touch it even though I had the part. They said that Sony is very unfriendly in their customer service.
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Philip 1 pts
November 13, 2006 2:16 PM
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steve 55 pts
November 13, 2006 2:32 PM
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After looking at the exploded view of replacing the battery compartment/door, it is apparant that that is a difficult job to do. Perhaps we can find someone on a google search that can repair the door and with as many people as we have here, perhaps get a price break if we all send the units to them. What do you think?
I can't even get tape to keep the door shut any longer.
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Paula 109 pts
November 13, 2006 2:45 PM
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I just contacted Sony and they said because I do not have an authorized repair shop in my city, that I would need to send my camera to Sony. The flat rate for the repair would be $181.00. If they found anything else wrong with the camera, that would be additional. They would bring the camera back up to new status and give me a 90 day warranty. I found that to be too pricey for me. They said even though I had the part, that I would not get a break in price. So I am sending the part back and getting a refund. I use packing tape to keep the door shut, but mine doesn't completely pop open.
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steve 55 pts
November 13, 2006 11:48 PM
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Paula,

I researched some repair places on line and found a place in Monrovia, CA. They gave me a quote of replacing the battery compartment/lid and clean the camera with a 90 day warranty for $115.00. $85.00 labor and $30.00 for part. I am going to send my camera to them and let them rip it apart. I found that it is too difficult for the layperson to replace this component. If you want to contact them as well, their website is: www.digitechcamerarepair.com and put attn: John B.
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Warwick 188 pts
November 14, 2006 12:24 AM
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Hi Paula,

I see many of you are having problems with the battery compartment door. I don't appear to have that problem myself, but my lens retracting mechanism has given up the ghost, with the lens stuck in the extended position. The price I've been quoted for the repair job is around the same price as an equivalent new camera, so I'm wondering if you wouldn't mind sending me a copy of the service manual, so I can have a go at fixing it myself.

Thankyou

Warwick
wockanz@gmail.com
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Paula 109 pts
November 14, 2006 8:11 AM
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Streve,

Let me know if everything goes okay with the repair. I will keep the web site in mind.

Paula
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Cyrus 5 pts
November 18, 2006 10:24 PM
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Paula,
Could I also get a copy of the service manual? My boy spilled a little pop on the selector dial and it is stuck in place. Need to get it apart and clean it off if I can. Thank you so much.
Cyrus
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Paula 109 pts
November 19, 2006 7:27 AM
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Cyrus, I need your email address in order to send it to you.
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Damian 5 pts
November 21, 2006 4:43 PM
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Paula, I have a problem with the lens locked (looks like the outer part of the lens is twisted a bit). Could you send me the manual to see if it has any repair procedure. Thanks a million.
Damian (damian_kieran@3com.com)
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kevin 2 pts
November 21, 2006 5:26 PM
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hi all my battery door is fine, but my camera was dropped, i finnally got the lens to come out, but i get a bluye screen with error code, does the repair manual have repair codes??? could i get a copy of the codes??caperkev@netscape.net
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Tri 56 pts
November 21, 2006 7:45 PM
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Paula, I have problem wit my camera ( Nikon Collpix 8500), Cause the CF card not correct to plug, camera can't detect the card. SO I push my card (I forget to Turn off first). After it, My camera blank and the lens stuck in extended position.
How to solve it ? Could I get the copy of service manual Paula? Thanks.
Tri ( tri@sundaya.com)
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steve 55 pts
November 21, 2006 8:46 PM
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paula,

It appears that you are quite popular with the service manual. I still have not sent my DSC-W1 to the repair shop for the battery lid as of yet. I am afraid that I will not get it back in time for the holidays. Once I send it and get it back, I will let you know.

Steve
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Dave 13 pts
November 22, 2006 5:43 AM
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Paula,

I bought this same camera while on holiday in Vegas last year but one of the kids dropped the camera and I now have exactly the same problem with the broken battery compartment door. I live in New Zealand and although I managed to buy the replacement compartment (via China!), there is no Sony repair centre within my area. I would very much appreciate it if you could let me have a copy of the repair manual woodcroft53@hotmail.com cc to dgordon@transfieldworley.co.nz (in case file size is too large) Thanks a lot

Dave.
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Warwick 6 pts
November 22, 2006 6:15 AM
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Hey Dave,

I'm also in New Zealand and am wondering where you got your battery compartment door from. I'm looking for a lens assembly block at the moment, and Sony/TradeTech have quoted me close to NZ$400 for the part which is ridiculous. I've found one for US$110 from www.partstore.com but i'm not sure whether they ship internationally.

Cheers
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stawa 19 pts
November 22, 2006 9:30 AM
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Hi everybody,

I'm french guy, and i look around in numerous website in order to find repair manual (book) for Konica and Nikon camera's (for all camera made between 2002 and 2005).
The main problem is, Nikon like Konicha (Sony today) do not want to give me datas , so I am in da s... .
Well, I someone know how can I find repair books for these two trademarks it will be nice.
As well, if someone have some tips to find spare parts and component to repair myself camera i take too.
Think you in advance.

Pierre STAWA
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Warwick 13 pts
November 22, 2006 9:58 PM
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Service/repair manuals can be purchased in .pdf format from sites such as www.manualsparadise.com and www.servicemanuals.net, however you may be able to find the right repair manual for free from www.eserviceinfo.com if you're lucky. Parts can be purchased through the dealers but if you search around you can get them cheaper.
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Dave 13 pts
November 23, 2006 4:24 AM
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Hi Warwick,

Afraid that I also sourced the battery compartment via trade tech
(Michelle.MacDonald@tradetech.co.nz) and it cost NZ$85, when I asked them where the instructions were for fitting it they were about as useful as tits on a snake! You might as well buy a new camera as pay them $400 for a replacement lens assembly block.
I certainly won't be buying any Sony products again.

Cheers,

Dave.
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Bruce 1 pts
November 29, 2006 7:46 PM
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Hello everyone, My DSC W1's battery door is broken also. I ordered the part from videolabs@gmail.com They specialize in sony parts-$30 even with postage included for complete battery compartment. Local camera shop wants $149 to install, so I'm going to tear it apart. I sure would appreciate a PDF download of that repair manual. Bruce cbstanley@wideopenwest.com
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TR 1 pts
November 30, 2006 11:05 AM
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If anyone has the repair manual and is willing to share please send to troehl@comcast.net. My battery door broke in a drop also so the posts have been very helpful. The lens was also stuck in the extended position but I was able to force it closed and now it works fine. Any recommendations for a good parts service are also appreciated.

Cheers.
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John Magluilo 1 pts
December 1, 2006 12:20 AM
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I am hoping you could also send me the manual if you don't mind. My camera was dropped and I want to see how difficult it is to replace it. Thanks in advance. contact@johnmag4u.com
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ravenmaniac65 7 pts
December 1, 2006 1:47 AM
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there is a dsc-w1 owners manual on e-bay right now for $6.88 + $2.99 s+h.
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harleyman 2 pts
December 1, 2006 1:27 PM
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Somewhat amused in reading this that many of us have the same problem. My battery door on my DSC-W1 is broken also, and am wondering if anyone has been successful in replacing it yet? Or, has anyone found a repair shop that completed the task? Paula has been gracious enough to share the repair manual with many of you, but I have not heard if it was helpful or not? So, I am reluctant to ask for it also. Not sure whether to use duct tape, or look for another camera? Please advise if fixed! Thanks.
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Warwick 17 pts
December 2, 2006 5:58 PM
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It appears many of you have not been able to dismantle the camera, so I have put together a quick guide. It is somewhat of a fiddly process, so not for the average Joe! I would also advise anti-static precautions when playing around with the camera.

Step 1 - Remove the front and back covers of the camera - 6 screws in total. The microphone can be separated from the front cover by gently pulling it from its socket.

Step 2 - The control switch block (top piece of camera) can then be removed from the main assembly by unclipping it from both ends, and carefully disconnecting its cable from the mainboard.

Step 3 - Disconnect the flash unit's cable from the mainboard by first flicking the black part of the clip up towards you and then gently prying it from the slot. The flash block can then be removed by jiggling it about to dislodge the two clips holding it in place. The manual recommends discharging the capacitors with a 1k-ohm, 1W resistor.

Step 4 - Remove the bottom tripod mount piece from the camera by unscrewing the "strap" (DC ground plate) holding it in place, and unclipping it from underneath the memory stick door.

Step 5 - Disconnect the two lens block cables from the mainboard and then lift the lens assembly from the chassis.

Step 6 - Disconnect the cable leading to the control switch board (located at the back of the camera) and also the power cable to the battery compartment from the mainboard. Remove the two screws attaching the mainboard to the battery compartment.

Step 7 - Turn the camera over so the back is now facing you. Open the battery compartment and remove the screw attaching it to the main assembly.

Step 8 - Remove the two screws attaching the control switch board to the main chassis, and the screw attaching the USB connector board to the battery compartment. You should now be able to remove this section and have access to the remaining two screws attaching the battery compartment to the main chassis.

Step 9 - Remove these two screws and undo the two clips holding the LCD panel in place. The battery compartment should now be able to be removed with a bit of jiggling around. The LCD will now be unclipped so I disconnected it also.

Step 10 - Insert new battery compartment and reverse the disassembly process.
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verysec 2 pts
December 6, 2006 6:48 AM
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Hi all dears

I have all sony service manuals for all kind of product.
if you want buy any of this in PDF format and in really low price, contact me with my Email.

verysec@gmail.com
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XP750 198 pts
December 10, 2006 10:03 AM
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Paula,
hi, i need help from ur manual, can u pleeeaaase send it to me? qxp44@hotmail.com
my dsc-w1 lens got stuck in the etended position and i've taken the lens assembly out but couldn't get the lens assembly open....help me pls...thanks in advance
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sabrose 6 pts
December 11, 2006 11:56 PM
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Seems like Sony intentionally designed a flimsy battery door that is hard to replace. If its not intentional its inexcusable. Here is a tip- Get some good epoxy. Cut a piece of a small paper clip and glue it in place on the door so it will slide under the two notches on the camera body. I did it and it works.
My Nikon Coolpix 5200 door pops out easily to replace. Why cant Sony get its act together?
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XP750 198 pts
December 12, 2006 1:29 AM
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hahaha...yea....i've repaired the stupid stuck lens..no more problem...but i took out a few pieces...won't affect the camera rite?
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verysec 1 pts
December 12, 2006 1:41 AM
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Hi Paula

I send it to your Email (qxp44@hotmail.com
)
If it's incorrect tell me

***If anyone want any service manuals, just tell me!***
<<verysec@gmail.com>>
Best regards
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XP750 198 pts
December 12, 2006 3:09 AM
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thanks a lot for the manual, but i din hav a chance to use it,
thanks anyway:)
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verysec 1 pts
December 12, 2006 4:19 AM
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What is meaning ? "i din hav a chance to use it"
It's meaning you can't download or oped it ?
anyway, It's not important, it's trifle
I'm ready to help everybody!!!
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aliam 127 pts
December 12, 2006 9:17 AM
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Paula,
Would you mind sending me the manual for DSC-W1 as well. I'm having the same problem with my battery cover.

msimbulan@gmail.com

Thanks.
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XP750 198 pts
December 12, 2006 10:42 AM
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hahathat's not wat i meant..thanks a lot for the manual!!
really appreciate it...wat i was trying to say was i repaired the lens myself be4 u sent me the manual, so i didn't use it.
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Michael 0 pts
December 23, 2006 9:25 AM
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Dear Paula or anyone else who has the pdf service manual for the Sony DSC-W1 camera:

I also have the problem with the battery lid. If you can, please send me the pdf of the service manual. My email is <mkeith0353@sbcglobal.net>.
In addition, if you have a good place to get the replacement part, please send me that url also.
Thanks.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
- Michael
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Mike 0 pts
December 26, 2006 9:54 PM
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Paula,

Could you send me the service manual for the W1? I just had my lens jam in the closed position and won't open or close now. Hopefully not too complex of a problem to fix after looking at the manual.

Thanks,
Mike
mikeash52 [at] gmail [dot] com
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Patrick 0 pts
December 27, 2006 1:14 AM
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Hi Paula, or anyone who benefitted from her generosity...

My lens is also stuck on my DSC-W1. Could you please send a copy of the repair pdf to me as well?

I'm pretty much resigned to buying a new camera, and that's made me much more willing to tear into the DSC-W1!

Thanks,
Patrick
pheaton@houston.rr.com
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Halfdoor 0 pts
January 3, 2007 3:29 PM
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Hello, if anyone could send me a copy of the service manual I'd be very grateful.
halfdoor@gmail.com

Can't believe there are other people who have the same problem I encountered.
I bought this camera for my Mother when it first came out.
Back then it had one of the biggest screens. =)
She used it well for several years and just recently dropped it, breaking the little hinges on the battery flap.
She felt bad about it and I promised that I can fix it for her.

But then it was Christmas time and I got her a new one...
Now I am planning to fix it and keep it for myself.
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steve 55 pts
January 3, 2007 4:30 PM
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Halfdoor,

Send me your email address and I can get you a copy of the manual. BTW, I eventually went out and got a new camera rather than try to replace the battery compartment and lid. Good luck with that.

steve
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Halfdoor 0 pts
January 3, 2007 5:34 PM
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steve,

Thanks for offering to help.
My email address is:

[ halfdoor@gmail.com ]
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steve 55 pts
January 3, 2007 8:52 PM
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Halfdoor,

check your email.

Steve
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Roxanne 0 pts
January 5, 2007 5:31 PM
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Can someone e-mail me the service and repair manual for the DSC-W1?

redlight7@yahoo.com

Thanks!
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steve 55 pts
January 5, 2007 5:37 PM
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Roxanne,

checke your email for manual.

steve
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Roxanne 0 pts
January 5, 2007 5:38 PM
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snaotheus, have you been able to find a solution for your problem? I believe that I am having a very similar problem.

BTW, Paula, thanks for sharing.
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Roxanne 0 pts
January 5, 2007 5:41 PM
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Steve,
Got it. Thanks very much!
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acolla (acolla) 33 pts
January 7, 2007 1:15 PM
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Hi guys and girls. I need to clean the CCD on my W1. Can someone (Paula? Steve?) be kind enough and send the service manual to me? A million thanks in advance!

andersoncolla13 at yahoo dot com dot br

acolla
brazil
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steve 55 pts
January 7, 2007 10:46 PM
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Anderson,

forward me your email and I will get you a copy of the manuel.

Steve
sclough391@aol.com
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acolla (acolla) 33 pts
January 8, 2007 6:19 AM
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I replied directly, Steve!
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stellan 1 pts
January 9, 2007 7:45 AM
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Hi
I gave my Sony DSC-W1 to my mother last year but it appears blurry dark spots on the pics taken. I think i should try to clean the camera, but before i attack it with my screwdriver i think it would be helpful to read the service manual first!
I should be wery thankful if someone who has the pdf could send it to me?
regards Stellan , Sweden
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acolla (acolla) 33 pts
January 9, 2007 8:54 AM
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First of all, many thanks to Steve for sending me the service manual. You are a great guy!
stellan, I need your e-mail so I can send the manual to you today. I had the same problem with my W1 and had to have it cleaned (I think they cleaned the CCD).
Regards from Brazil.

Anderson ( andersoncolla13 (at) yahoo dot com dot br )
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stellan 1 pts
January 9, 2007 4:35 PM
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My email is:
sandbergstellan@hotmail.com
thanks!
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acolla (acolla) 33 pts
January 9, 2007 4:52 PM
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stellan, check your e-mail for the manual.
Greetings.
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stellan 1 pts
January 10, 2007 10:24 AM
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Yes!!
Very nice looking manual!!
thanks a lot!!!!//Stellan
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Alex 0 pts
January 11, 2007 8:47 AM
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Hi there,
I am also having a few problems with my lens retraction mech, if at all possible would you be able to forward a copy of the manual to rudi51@hotmail.com
Thank you so much in advance
Alex
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acolla (acolla) 33 pts
January 11, 2007 9:04 AM
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Alex, check your email.
Greetings!
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steve 55 pts
January 11, 2007 11:17 PM
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Anderson,

Nice to have you take over the dissemination of the manual. Were you able to repair your camera?

Steve
sclough391@aol.com
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Alex 0 pts
January 12, 2007 5:19 AM
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Thanks for your help everyone :)

Alex
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acolla (acolla) 33 pts
January 12, 2007 7:28 AM
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Hi, Steve! Yeah, i managed to clean the CCD. Not an easy task, as I am used to bigger cameras (I am an amateur photographer), but with the manual help I accomplished the task in about 30 minutes.
Thanks again!
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La Guy 0 pts
January 13, 2007 3:06 AM
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So the lens one my dsc-w1 is also stuck. Not sure if yall would send me the the service manual, that was be so amazing. MY email is smartblondy88(at)bellsouth.net
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Tommy 0 pts
January 13, 2007 4:50 AM
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Hi,
a friend of mine, who used my Olympus e300, has damaged the Compact Flash internal connector inserting his memory card in a wrong way inside the camera. I'm searching for Olympus e300 repair manual or, better, the pages for dismantling the case an to go inside until the CF connector zone.
Thanks
Tommy
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acolla (acolla) 33 pts
January 13, 2007 7:43 AM
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La Guy, check your mail.
Greetings!

acolla/brazil
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Monique 2 pts
January 14, 2007 6:47 AM
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Hello all,
I have also a problem with the battery compartment of the W1. Using tape is not the solution. Can anyone send me also the service/repair manual? I live in the Netherlands and a Sony centre is far away.
Many thanks in advance, greetings, Monique
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acolla (acolla) 33 pts
January 14, 2007 7:40 AM
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Monique: e-mail address??? Tot ziens.
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Monique 2 pts
January 14, 2007 8:28 AM
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Hi Colla!
My e-mail address: mcoppoolse@chello.nl
:) tot ziens, Monique
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acolla (acolla) 33 pts
January 14, 2007 10:14 AM
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Monique, check your e-mail. Dag!
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steve 55 pts
January 14, 2007 10:02 PM
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Anderson,

Do you live in Brazil?

Steve
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acolla (acolla) 33 pts
January 15, 2007 6:23 AM
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Yeah, Steve, I do. More precisely In Macae, 200 km north of Rio.

Google Earth:

Latitude: 22°23'56.12"S
Longitude: 41°47'25.70"W

CU!
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Halfdoor 0 pts
January 16, 2007 10:42 PM
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Thank you soso very much everybody.
Today I successfully replaced the battery compartment.
I never took apart anything more complex than a cell phone before, but it turned out not too bad. :D

Thanks especially to [steve] for sending me the manual and [Warwick] for writing the step-by-step instruction.
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Michael 0 pts
January 16, 2007 11:54 PM
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halfdoor: Where did you obtain the battery compartment replacement? And how much was the cost?

Michael
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Halfdoor 0 pts
January 17, 2007 9:04 AM
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Hello Michael,

I got the part from VideoLabs (videospare@yahoo.com)
They only take PayPal and it was $30 USD including shipping.
One thing is, they are located in India.
It took about 10 days to get to me.
But they were able to get me an original Sony part and the box came well packed.

Give them a shot if you can't find it local.
I also think you can contact Sony directly.

Good luck with your project!
Let me know if I can be of any help.
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Kathleen 0 pts
January 18, 2007 7:17 PM
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Anderson,
Can you send me the Sony Manual. I would appreciate it.
Thank you.
kathleen90@yahoo.com
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acolla (acolla) 33 pts
January 19, 2007 5:51 AM
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Kathleen, check your e-mail.
Greetings from Brazil.
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JohnnyPrimus 0 pts
January 24, 2007 8:25 PM
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currently engaged in repair efforts, if youre willing might I trouble you for a manual as well?

much appreciated.

also, for those who read the mini disassembly guide above, make sure to discharge the flash capacitor before step two. it hurts. a lot.
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JohnnyPrimus 0 pts
January 24, 2007 8:41 PM
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failed to include my email address

it is johnny@partners.biz
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JTJumpman (JTJumpman) 0 pts
January 24, 2007 9:55 PM
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Hi everyone,

I have a Sony DSC-W1, and a friend of mine suggested to me that I visit this site for some help. Right now the power button, and shutter button make a funny 'crunchy' sound when pressed to turn on/off or to take a pic; Also my shutter cover outside of the lens (when camera is powered on/off cover opens/closes) doesn't open right away, takes a while to open up now. What I think the problem is that there is debris/dried liquor (from my clubbing/drinking/sharing with others to see the pics. nights) that has accumulated inside. I want to open up the camera and clean it out, but I dunno if that's a good idea, does anyone have suggestions/tricks I can do before opening this camera up? Thanks
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steve 55 pts
January 24, 2007 11:36 PM
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johnny,

check your email for a copy of the DSC-W1 manual.

Good luck.

steve
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Monique 2 pts
January 25, 2007 11:06 AM
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Hi everybody,
I have mailed videospare@yahoo.com to order a battery compartment but sofar no answer received. In Holland the Sony sparepart cost 58 euro at Sony and I think that it is ridiculous far to much for such an item. Has anybody ordered the sparepart besides Halfdoor at Videospare? Maybe they don't deliver in Europe? If I see the prices of the new Sony w-serial cameras I ask myself if all the trouble repairing is al worthed by now. I payed 470 euro 2 and 1/2 year ago for the W1. And I will never buy a Sony camera again if I cannot repair my old W1 camera. What a lack of service!
gz, Monique
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steve 55 pts
January 25, 2007 11:22 AM
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Monique,

I understand your frustration. That is the one reason I "canned" my DSC-W1 and bought a new digital camera with better capabilities. I don't think Sony is aware of the battery compartment problems on the W1's.

steve
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acolla (acolla) 33 pts
January 25, 2007 11:48 AM
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The battery compartment cover problem is only one of several flaws in this model. I'm selling mine because the CCD gets dirt every other month, although I do not use the camera outdoors. SONY cameras, never more!
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Monique 2 pts
January 25, 2007 12:03 PM
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Hi Steve,
yes, I am getting frustrated. Aside of that stupid thing of not able to close the battery-compartment the camera works fine. (although it killed also a new 1 gig memorycard once: C:13:01 ERROR) Did you really throw away your camera? And what camera do you have now? I bet not a Sony?
;) Monique (can buy a lot of tape for 58 euro still)
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Jerzey904 0 pts
January 28, 2007 2:53 PM
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Could anyone send me the service manual for the Sony DSC-W1? I dropped my camera and the lens jammed. Now it's no longer jammed but the pictures come out with lines in them. Any ideas? My email is jerzey904@msn.com
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acolla (acolla) 33 pts
January 28, 2007 3:18 PM
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Jerzey904, check your e-box. Good luck!
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JTJumpman (JTJumpman) 0 pts
January 28, 2007 6:21 PM
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almost done :) I have cleaned out most of the camera and its parts, but now I am having trouble putting it back together, could anyone send me a copy of the service manual (Dsc-w1) please? my email is jtjumpman@hotmail.com - much appreciated!
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acolla (acolla) 33 pts
January 28, 2007 6:51 PM
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JTJumpman, check your e-box. Good luck!
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kiwilass (kiwilass) 0 pts
January 30, 2007 12:56 PM
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I've also got a sony cybershot W1 that's on the blink- it won't take pictures, the lens won't retract and it just keeps saying E:61:00- for no clear reason. I'm keen to have a go at fiddling - what have I got to lose?- and I wonder if someone would be happy to share a copy of the service manual, please. Any help gratefully accepted

Thanks,
Neroli
(nchadderton@paradise.net.nz)
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Warwick 188 pts
January 31, 2007 1:11 AM
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Hey, I've sent you a copy of the service manual. The E:61:00 error indicates a problem with the 'lens drive circuit' according to the manual, from failure in the focus/zoom initialisation. It also says to contact a Sony service centre, so there doesn't appear to be an easy fix. My guess is Sony will try and replace the whole SY-102 board seeing as they never actually 'fix' anything, costing quite a bit more than an equivalent new camera. Have fun!

Warwick
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herb 0 pts
February 6, 2007 9:30 PM
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Warwick,
I am having the same E:61:00 problem and the lens won't retract. Can you send me a copy of the service manual as well? I would appreciate it.
Thanks.
Herb
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Warwick 188 pts
February 7, 2007 12:26 AM
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I will need your email address first!
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Mark A. 1 pts
February 9, 2007 11:22 PM
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Hi Warwick,
I have a similar problem with a stuck lens. Can I bother you for a copy of your repair manual as well.
Greatly appreciate your help.
Thanks,
Mark A.
baddnmadd@ameritech.net
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Dr.Satid 1 pts
February 10, 2007 4:12 AM
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Hi! Paula,
I may be able to help you with W1 model. I used to spend time with it a while ago which the flash/lcd problems. Anyway, it's many year already. You may send the copy of circuit or a copy of pdf repair manual. I'm an engineer and hopefully I can help you more or less with cybershot W1, W5, W7 and W12 models. Good lucks you guys.
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Dr.Satid 1 pts
February 10, 2007 4:18 AM
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I forget to tell you guys that my e-mail is satid.rm@gmail.com. W1 has some problems really.
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Warwick 188 pts
February 10, 2007 5:42 AM
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Done and done.
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Heather 0 pts
February 12, 2007 3:23 PM
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Paula,
If you could I would also like a copy of that repair manual. My battery door has also broken and I ordered the part from sony last week. I'm hoping my brother will be able to fix it with the manual, he's good at electronics so we will see.

If you could please email me a copy at hgilbert16@hotmail.com it would be greatly appreciated.
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Heather 0 pts
February 12, 2007 3:33 PM
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Steve and Warwick,
I read that you did a awesome job sending the manual and step by step instructions I was wondering if you would have time to send it to me also. I just emailed Paula to see if she could send it also and then I read that Warwick sent step by step instructions which would be great for me.

My battery door is also broken on my sony DSC-W1 and I ordered the part last week from sony, so I'm hoping to fix it myself.

My email is hgilbert16@hotmail.com

Thanks
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Warwick 188 pts
February 13, 2007 12:58 AM
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Heather,

Check your email!

Warwick
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Ernest S. (erndog) 8 pts
February 16, 2007 7:40 PM
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I also have a broken battery door on my DSC-W1. I dropped the camera on the door. The door partially closes.

I was checing for the part on a google search. There are around 4 different part numbers listed.

I did another search "Opening the DCS W1 for reapair" and this site came up. I can't believe there are so many of us with same problem! Must be a bad design!

Warwick,

Can you send me a copy of the repair manual please?

My email address is urnsand@yahoo.com

Thanks!

Ernest
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steve 55 pts
February 16, 2007 7:50 PM
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Ernest,

Check email for manual.

Good Luck!

Steve
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Ernest S. (erndog) 8 pts
February 16, 2007 7:57 PM
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Thanks Steve!

I found this site,

http://www.partstore.com/ModelDetail.aspx?MfgId=76&ModelID=387660&close=1&exact=1

Actually there are 5 different part numbers listed for the DCS W1 Battery Door Assy. Their location is New York.
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deven 0 pts
February 16, 2007 11:36 PM
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I too could greatly use a copy of the manual. My zoom has gotten stuck in the out position and looks as though it has been turnedcounterclockwise to about the 11:oo position. Has this happened to anyone and have you had any sucess fixing the problem?

hopefully
deven

mandaddy@sbcglobal.net




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Warwick 188 pts
February 17, 2007 2:49 AM
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Hello Deven,

I have sent you the service manual. I wasn't able to fix my lens as the auto-cover mechanism had broken off inside. Also, the manual doesn't really go into that much detail. Parts these days are manufactured to be disposable units it seems, so if worst comes to worst you might have to get a replacement lens block assembly from a Sony dealer or http://www.partstore.com if you live in the US or Canada.

Warwick
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Bill 0 pts
February 18, 2007 7:28 PM
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I just discovered my battery case is broken.

I would like to try to replace the door myself.
Could some kind soul send me the pdf of the
Sony DSC-W1 repair manual??

Thanks in advance.

wissota@gmail.com
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Ernest S. (erndog) 8 pts
February 18, 2007 7:44 PM
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Bill,

I sent you the PDF File.

Ernie
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D Loh (D-Loh) 27 pts
February 20, 2007 7:09 PM
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Hi!
I'm looking for the Sony DSC-W1 repair manual. I also have a problem where the lens is stuck in the out position. Please e-mail a copy to derek_loh(at)hotmail.com
Thanks in advance!
Derek
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Ernest S. (erndog) 8 pts
February 20, 2007 8:01 PM
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D Loh,

DCS W1 Manual sent. Check your email.

Ernie
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D Loh (D-Loh) 27 pts
February 20, 2007 8:16 PM
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Ernie,
Got the manual. Thanks for the quick response!
-Derek
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Guy 1 pts
February 22, 2007 11:46 AM
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Hi!
I'm also looking for the repair manual of the Sony DSC-W1/W12. I have actually the same problem with the lens. It looks like the auto-cover mechanism has a problem and the lens is in out position. Sometimes it does work again but after a couple of times turning on and off, it keeps stuck again. If anyone could email me a copy of the manual! Thanks a lot!
guymaurier@modulonet.fr
Guy
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Ernest S. (erndog) 8 pts
February 22, 2007 3:06 PM
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Guy,

I sent you the manual.

Ernie
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Guy 1 pts
February 22, 2007 5:43 PM
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Thanks a lot Ernie! This makes the repair much easier! I hope I'll get to fix my camera :)
And Thanks again for the quick response!
Guy
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Mark 0 pts
February 25, 2007 7:28 PM
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My wife's DSC-W1 also has a stuck lens, I suspect we need a new camera but I'm willing to try a repair. I'd appreciate it if someone could send me the manual as well, I'll do my best to "pay it forward" in the future also. Email mark.jany@sympatico.ca
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Ernest S. (erndog) 8 pts
February 25, 2007 7:59 PM
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Mark,

Manual sent!

Ernie
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Pete-k 2 pts
February 26, 2007 1:51 PM
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I will join the crown and plead for the service manual as well. My beloved camera quit on me and we have a new baby( photogenic and all) if any one can help send pdf to wamacharia@gmail dot com
thanks
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Ernest S. (erndog) 8 pts
February 26, 2007 7:06 PM
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Pete K

Manual sent!

Ernie
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Lars 2 pts
February 27, 2007 3:28 PM
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I'm having a problem with my W1, dust on the CCD, I have tried to get in to the lens, but with no luck, anyone who will share the W1 service manual ?
DK
larsen.brandborg@gmail.com
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Pete-k 2 pts
February 27, 2007 3:34 PM
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Lars
Manual sent!
Peter
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chris-K 0 pts
February 27, 2007 8:28 PM
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Hello Everyone,

It has been a bad day for me today and hopefully someone may help me out.

My little cousin dropped my DSC-W1 down the stairs and now the battery compartment doesnt close :\ and i have a wedding to go to on Thurseday and i cant take any pics. I have purchased the battery cover lid for $50! man i cant believe how sony rips you off for such a tiny plastic piece.

Anyways my brother will fix it for me but sony has advised to get a repair manual to replace it, and i cant find any place?

Would anyone here have the repair manual so that i can atleast get this wirking before the wedding?

Cheers to anyone that can atleast help me out with this.

taal_81@yahoo.com
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Ernest S. (erndog) 8 pts
February 27, 2007 10:15 PM
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chris-k

Manual sent!

Ernie
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chris-K 0 pts
February 27, 2007 10:23 PM
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Ernest S.

THANKYOU VERY MUCH FOR ALL YOUR HELP!

CHEERS!
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Lars 2 pts
February 28, 2007 2:14 PM
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CCD is clean now - thank you Peter

Lars
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Arti 1 pts
February 28, 2007 6:42 PM
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Hi everyone,
I have the same stuck-lens problem with my Sony DSC-W1 as many of you do. It goes away for a while by pulling the batteries out but reappears quickly. Was any of you able to fix it using the repair manual. If yes, I would highly appreciate if someone forwards it to me too.
Thanks.
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Warwick 188 pts
February 28, 2007 6:46 PM
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Arti,

Your email address might help!
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Arti 1 pts
February 28, 2007 7:00 PM
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Hi Warwick,
My email address is aarteegupta_2003@yahoo.co.in.
Thanks
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Warwick 188 pts
February 28, 2007 7:33 PM
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Sent you the manual. Have fun!
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Arti 1 pts
March 1, 2007 12:15 AM
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Warwick, I haven't got the manual yet. Could you please send it again?
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Warwick 188 pts
March 1, 2007 1:41 AM
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I have sent the manual again. I'm not sure why it didn't make it to you the first time.
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Arti 1 pts
March 1, 2007 9:42 PM
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Hey Warwick, I received both of your emails with the manual as attachment. The first email just took long to appear in my inbox. So nice of you to send it again on my request. Now I need to see if it has the solution for the issue with my camera.
Thanks a lot.
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log 1 pts
March 2, 2007 11:43 PM
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Ok...I didn't see anyone who has had my problem yet. I was using my mom's DSC-W1 tonight, and I had it set to record video. I recorded for maybe 15 seconds. When I tried to play what I had just recorded...the video started at the end and played backwards while making the most annoying high pitch sound you have ever heard. When the video reached the beginning of the recording, it faded out to a bright red screen, and flashed UFUGDUP in big black letters. I had no idea why it happened, so I turned it off and put it on the kitchen counter.

Afterwards...my 2 year old nephew pulled it off the counter. When it hit the floor, the little clippy things on the battery door broke off.

So would anyone like to share the manual?
lhollingsworth2@jam.rr.com
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Warwick 188 pts
March 3, 2007 1:42 AM
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That problem you have with the video playing backwards really is strange. I have sent you the manual nevertheless, to aid in replacing your door.

Warwick
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DarkOmen 0 pts
March 3, 2007 8:19 PM
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could one of you kind folks send me the service manual as well? nei_jing (at) hotmail.com.

Thanks very much.
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Warwick 188 pts
March 3, 2007 9:06 PM
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Done.
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Citymouse (Citymouse) 0 pts
March 7, 2007 9:21 PM
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I am having the same problem as so many of you, battery compartment won't close on my DSCW1 Sony Camera. Would anyone mind sending me the service manual? citymouse19@hotmail.com. Thanks so much.
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Warwick 188 pts
March 8, 2007 1:17 AM
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Manual sent.
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Citymouse (Citymouse) 0 pts
March 8, 2007 9:20 AM
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Thank you Warwick. You're the best! Much appreciated.
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marica 0 pts
March 10, 2007 2:28 PM
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Hey! Could anyone be kind to send me the manual as well?
madde86 (at) gmail.com
Thank you!
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Pun 0 pts
March 10, 2007 2:37 PM
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I am having a problem with my camera. When I put it in camera mode it makes a clicking sound and tells me to turn the power on and off. I don't have a problem if I am in the review mode but anything actually having to do with taking a picture won't work. Any suggestions on what it might be?
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Tom 0 pts
March 10, 2007 6:31 PM
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I have the broken door latch problem as well on my DSC-W1. Could I please get a copy of the repair manual. Thank you so much! tom.graney@comcast.net
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Warwick 188 pts
March 10, 2007 9:17 PM
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I have sent the manual to both Marica and Tom. As for the person with the camera mode problem, it sounds like something is wrong with your lens....possibly the lens retracting mechanism.
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zach 0 pts
March 11, 2007 3:13 AM
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Hey warwick
could you send the manual for the W1 my way maybe?
Many thanks
email @ msgroofus@gmail.com
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edith 0 pts
March 11, 2007 9:03 AM
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Hey Warwick,

Could you send me the manual for the W1? I hav the battery lid problem.

many thanks
email : edith_boucher@yahoo.com

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Warwick 188 pts
March 11, 2007 9:14 PM
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I have sent you both the manual. Check your email!
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zach 0 pts
March 12, 2007 1:10 AM
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Thank you so much!!!!!
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eliminator 0 pts
March 13, 2007 1:45 AM
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Wow, I have the same battery door issue with my W1...!!!!! Could someone please send me the repair manual to jonezy1@hotmail.com

Has anyone fixed theirs yet? I bought a new camera but wouldnt mine fixing the W1 up to have as a spare to carry around and not worry too much about.

thanx all
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Warwick 188 pts
March 13, 2007 5:55 AM
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Done.
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MIke 0 pts
March 14, 2007 3:40 AM
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Please, can you tell me how to clean the lens on W1? I have something on it... can't see that with my eye, but it shows up in almost every picture I take! Can you send me the manual? I will appreciate it!
Many thanks!

My e-mail: mhnikon@yahoo.com
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Warwick 188 pts
March 14, 2007 5:15 AM
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Hi,

I have sent you the manual.
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frazman 0 pts
March 14, 2007 3:56 PM
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Hi All,

Great forum, great advice and help, just want to thank everyone taking part in discussion.

Sadly i have also got a battery compartment that will no longer close due to the clips snapping off. If someone would kindly email me the DSC-W1 manual in pdf i would appreciate the assistance.

Thanks in advance and good luck everyone with repairs.

Frazer.

(frazg74uk@hotmail.com)
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Sai 0 pts
March 14, 2007 6:01 PM
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Has any one able to fix the battery door of DSC w1 successfully , even after reading the manual?
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Capt 0 pts
March 15, 2007 12:32 AM
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If a user could please fwd me the service manual ; I have the W1 and the lense is stuck. Email is (kyle@yourfreelocal.net)
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Warwick 188 pts
March 15, 2007 2:18 AM
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I have sent frazman and kyle manuals. As for the person asking if anyone was successful in fixing the battery door, I was able to disassemble my camera using the exploded views in the manual so yes it is possible. Others have also been able to clean their CCDs.
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Sai 0 pts
March 15, 2007 9:34 AM
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Warwick , Thanks. Could you pls send me the manual to my id saichumma@yahoo.com . I need to fix the battery cover. I have ordered the Holder Battery terminal for $33.42 form Sony
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Capt 0 pts
March 15, 2007 9:59 AM
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Thanks Warwick ; If you could send it again - i never got it in my email.

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Warwick 188 pts
March 15, 2007 11:55 PM
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Done.
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Sai 0 pts
March 16, 2007 8:52 AM
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Thanks Warwick, i recvd the manual. I think it is too technical for me, if you know a place where they might fix battery cover please let me.
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Sai 0 pts
March 16, 2007 9:19 AM
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For the battery lid repair , i just spoke to a repair shop in Austin TX. They charge around $38 for repairing it parts extra(I told already I have parts, so ineed not pay for parts).
http://www.precision-camera.com/services/repairs/

I have been to this shop and they are professionals. Since currently I am in Dallas, I am planning to ship to them.
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zach 0 pts
March 16, 2007 10:37 AM
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My lens is stuck. any ideas?
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Canaca 0 pts
March 16, 2007 4:47 PM
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Hi Warwick,

I also have a broken battery holder on my DSC-W1 ... I still need to order the part and if you can send me the manual I'll be very greatful ,

also, great step by step instructions, cant wait to get started ...

Thank you

Canaca@telus.net
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kk 0 pts
March 16, 2007 11:17 PM
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Hi Warwick ,

I have broken battary holder for my DSC-w1, could you send me a copy of service manual as well. Thanks a bunch.

KK.

Kattoji@yahoo.com

canada


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Warwick 5 pts
March 17, 2007 6:20 AM
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Have sent manual to both Canaca and KK. @ Sai: Sounds good :) @ Zach: What part exactly do you think is broken? The gearbox mechanism or the plastic lens cover getting stuck?
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n9pilot 0 pts
March 17, 2007 7:21 AM
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Hi Steve,
Can you please email me service manual for DSC-W1.
I need to find a soltion for the error I am getting on screen. It is E:61:00.

My email address is n9pilot@hotmail.com
Thanks in advance.
- NS
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ewschott 0 pts
March 19, 2007 12:38 AM
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Sorry to be so archaic in my camera and not being the same model as mentoned in this thread, but other than the battery cover I am having the same issues (zoom) plus anything else you can think of, basically it is dead.

I believe my daughter added some water to my CyberShot DSC P71, in fact I think it went swimming - I know it's older, I actually use a Canon EOS now, but I would love to repair this, and after many searches through google, this is the only site I could find. I know it's much older than your models.

Being a "want to know how it works", my camera is in about 5 pieces right now, with one stripped screw and 4 that won't come out, I belive I have removed at least 12 to 15. My concern is putting it back together, I am pretty good about keeping the parts (screws, labeled then taped together, but wow it comes apart really strange.

If any one has a repair manual for this or something close, I would really appreciate being pointed in the right direction or would be happy to help someone with the cost (reasonably) if they had to purchase it from a supplier.


Thanks tons.... or... oh well! :)
Beth

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Kosh 0 pts
March 19, 2007 7:15 AM
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I am having the same E:61:00 problem and the lens won't retract. Can you send me a copy of the service manual as well? Thanks !
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ewschott 0 pts
March 19, 2007 9:03 AM
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Sorry I didn't know if you could see my email address if anyone can help me... but I don't see it in a signature so here it is.... DSC P71 or at this point any of the P series... I would be grateful forever!

ewschott_fineart@fuse.net

Thanks Beth, one above.
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Kosh 0 pts
March 19, 2007 9:14 AM
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My CameraCyberShot DSC W 12 ;)
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Drew 0 pts
March 19, 2007 5:36 PM
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Can some one send me a copy of the DSC-W1 repair manual? I managed to break the tabs on the door and the battery compartment.

Thanks in advance!!!

Drew

werdnuts (at) charter (dot) net
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Dr.Satid 1 pts
March 20, 2007 6:23 AM
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I also got many pdf copies from you guys. Thanks so much again&again. My problem was the flash light of the camera never working. I tried DIY for very long time. But finally, it looked to me like a circuit, or IC was broken and need to be replace. I went to the repair shop, Vimon Camera, and the owner there replaced an IC for me with the total repair cost of $40 with a warranty of 6 month. The repair shop's website is www.vimoncamera.com. You guys can try to visit the website or contact the store. It may solve your problem. Please feel free to contact me if you need help.
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ziggy 1 pts
March 20, 2007 5:08 PM
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Thanks Warwick: I used your 12/02/06 disassembly procedure for battery holder with terminal ( 175648312-silver) -I was careful and organized. It works. This is not for everyone.You need mini tweezers,screwdriver000 philips and magnifying light with a clean work surface. Think detail.
thanks ziggy
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Fergus 0 pts
March 21, 2007 11:16 AM
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Hey, could you please send a copy to fergus_noble[at]hotmail.com

Many Thanks,
Fergus Noble
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zach 0 pts
March 21, 2007 11:21 AM
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Well Warwick,
possably the gearbox. It seems to move but I think the gears are stuck or out of sync
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Hal9000 (Hal9000) 194 pts
March 22, 2007 11:45 AM
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Hi to all of you.
I'm a newbie, here, and I'm looking for the service manual for my DSC W1. I have the same probelm as Stellan, that's some little blurry dark spots on the pics taken. I think I should to clean the ccd, so I'm starting to look for that manual everywhere in the net. And in this forum only I've found somebody talking of it.
So, please, may anyone kindly send it to my address?
Maaaany thanks in advance and greeting from Italy!
Max

My address: maxamb AT hotmail DOT com
or
maxamb AT tiscali DOT it
or the longest address of my nick ;o)
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Hal9000 (Hal9000) 194 pts
March 22, 2007 11:49 AM
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ehm, my other address of my nick is

hal9000@abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzabcdefghijk.com

Thanks again! :o)
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Drew 0 pts
March 23, 2007 1:03 AM
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DSC-W1 help: Can ANYONE send me a copy of the DSC-W1 repair manual?

I managed to break the tabs on the door and the battery compartment. I think i can fix it myself... I dont want to make things worse!

Has anyone got a link or ftp to the document?

Thank you!!!

Drew

werdnuts(at)charter(dot)net
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Bill (WillyT) 1 pts
March 24, 2007 10:10 PM
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Hello Everyone,

Add my name to the list of Sony DSC-W1 owners with a broken battery compartment door. I've ordered a replacement from the Sony DAPC and will try to follow Warwick's instructions, but will feel more confident with the manual to refer to . . . just in case!

Thanks in advance,

Bill
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Hal9000 (Hal9000) 194 pts
March 25, 2007 2:56 PM
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bad luck, Bill.... Seems that nobody's listening to our requests....
:'o(


]-[/-\|_9()()()
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Gene 0 pts
March 25, 2007 6:14 PM
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Paula just been reading up and I am trying to fix it myself as well. Can you send the manual pdf? Or if anyone else has it can they please send it to E.alves27@comcast.net. This is about the 5 time I have heard this happen to someone with this camera.......
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Gene 0 pts
March 26, 2007 3:26 PM
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Does anyone have a repair mamual PDF?
That would be great. Thanks again everyone.....

Gene
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Hal9000 (Hal9000) 194 pts
March 26, 2007 4:15 PM
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On date March 22nd I asked for that manual.....
:'o(

Today is March 26th, but nobody answered..... WHY??????
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Warwick 188 pts
March 27, 2007 1:43 AM
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Sorry guys, the thread update notification emails have not been coming through. I have now sent the manual to the DSC-W1 owners. Bill and Kosh, I will need your emails in order to send it to you. Beth, I have sent you some 'P' generation sony camera service manuals that I was able to locate.
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Bill (WillyT) 1 pts
March 27, 2007 3:24 PM
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Hello Warwick,

Thanks for responding. My address is WilliamClark@charter.net. Wish me luck on the upcoming "surgical procedure" you outlined earlier.

Regards,

Bill
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Hal9000 (Hal9000) 194 pts
March 27, 2007 4:22 PM
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Warwick, you are my.... angel!!!! :o)
You saved me and, I hope, my photocam

Maaaaaaaaany thanks and a lot of greetings from Italy!

Hal9000
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Hal9000 (Hal9000) 194 pts
March 27, 2007 5:20 PM
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Hi, Warwick, I'm looking at the manual right now. I thought there would be just one manual, not two or more. So, you sent me the Level TWO manual, ok, but what are contents of the Level ONE (or of the other manuals)?
I should open the camera in order to find and clean the ccd.... Where can I find these instructions?
Sorry for the disturb, but since I'm just a newbie, not a technician ;oP , I'm afraid to do something wrong (and more dangerous for my camera)!

Tnx again,

Hal9000
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Warwick 188 pts
March 28, 2007 4:01 AM
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Hi again. From what I have seen the Level 1 Manual is the instruction manual that came with the camera, and the Level 3 Manual is just more detailed circuit board diagrams. The Level 2 Manual (general repair) seems the most suited to your purpose. As for Bill, I'm sending you a copy of the manual now. Have fun!
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Marc (mcbf56) 0 pts
March 31, 2007 5:17 PM
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Hello Everyone,

I am so glad I found this forumÂ…reading the threads it seams I am in good company. My Sony DSC-W1 has a broken battery compartment door also. Can any one e-mail me the LEVEL 2 Manual? With WarwickÂ’s instructions and sites to get the part, I will try repairing myself. A rubber band is working OK for the moment.

Thanks in advance.

Marc
mcbf56@gmail.com
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Warwick 188 pts
March 31, 2007 7:04 PM
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Hi Marc, I have sent you the manual.
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Hal9000 (Hal9000) 194 pts
April 1, 2007 6:51 AM
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Ok, thanks again Warwick. As soon as possible I'll try to do this fu..ed job
;oP

Hal9000
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joe 3 pts
April 3, 2007 12:06 AM
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If you have broken tabs on the battery cover it is quite simple to replace the cover. It will take only a minute however where is the cheapest place to get a new cover? To replace it open the door press down on it and slide it forward. Slide a small screwdriver from the back to release it and slide it completelly off. Now you just slide the new one on and it's done.
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edith 0 pts
April 4, 2007 7:39 PM
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Hi,

thanks Warwick for the manual. I finally resolve the problem my self ans i found on ebay a reseller for the battery cover only. It cost me 15$ including shipping ans i fixed my problem....it was esay like joe said to remove the broken cover and replace it by the new one.

seller of the part on ebay: prophotosd
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Hung 0 pts
April 4, 2007 9:45 PM
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can someone please send me the manual for DSC-W1, I need to fix the lense does not come back in

tranng@hotmail.com

thanks
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Alex 0 pts
April 4, 2007 10:14 PM
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Hi; i have a problem with the lens. I need the manual please somebody send it to me. =(

polakonotdid@gmail.com

thanks
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hmh108 0 pts
April 5, 2007 2:42 PM
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Hi Seems I am having one of the same problems with my dsc-w1. The battery compartment tabs are broken off. Please send me the manual. holly.h@suddenlink.net
Thanks so much.
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Ted 0 pts
April 5, 2007 3:40 PM
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Wow, what a great forum! I now join the legions of DSC-W1 popping battery owners and would appreciate a copy of the service manual. FYI, a doubled up rubber band that comes with asparagus bunches at ShopRite work pretty well and they come in blue or purple :). ths11@comcast.net
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Warwick 188 pts
April 6, 2007 4:27 AM
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Hey all, I have sent you each the manual. Good luck!
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Ted 0 pts
April 6, 2007 9:45 AM
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Thanks Warwick. It looks like it'll have to be a rubber band until after taxes are done.
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Alex 0 pts
April 6, 2007 10:18 PM
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Thanks!...
but... did somebody fix the clogged tubes of the lens?
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Gene 0 pts
April 7, 2007 8:46 PM
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Hey,

Can someone send me the repair manual. I have to order a battery door and it looks like I have to replace the whole battery compartment.

Thanks

Gene
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Gene 0 pts
April 7, 2007 8:48 PM
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Hey,

Can someone send me the repair manual. I have to order a battery door and it looks like I have to replace the whole battery compartment.

GF9716@optonline.net

Thanks

Gene
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nnulook@optusnet.com.au 0 pts
April 8, 2007 1:43 AM
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HI guys
I have the lense retraction problem and error code 61 on my DSC-W1 can someone please send me a copy of the repair manual or if anyone has had success in repairing this fault can you tell us what you did.

nnulook@optusnet.com.au

Thanks
Grant
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harry 0 pts
April 8, 2007 3:46 AM
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does anybody else have the pdf repair manual? my dsc-w1 is having a slight problem with the "circular switch" the one for changing settings, auto, m,p daylight, etc.

hc290@lycos.com

thanks
harry
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Warwick 188 pts
April 8, 2007 3:52 AM
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I have sent the manual to you three.
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harry 0 pts
April 8, 2007 4:09 AM
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Thanks Warwick

Have browsed the manual and find my problem to be too technical (hard to access the switch) might as well bear with the "slight problem"

Harry
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Warwick 188 pts
April 8, 2007 4:18 AM
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Okay, but the control block you're talking about is not actually that hard to replace. It just involves removing the front and back covers of the camera, unclipping it from the frame and removing the cable from it's slot.
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harry 0 pts
April 8, 2007 6:30 AM
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Thanks again,

I noticed that in the guide, (except the cable you just mentioned, thanks for that info)

but replacement parts here in my country is quite expensive, (add a little and you get a brand new cam, with better specs since the dsc w-1 is a bit old now)

I'll try to think about playing with the cam :)

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NeedHelp 0 pts
April 8, 2007 8:16 PM
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DSC-W1 broken battery cover. My husband can fix it if someone can email me the manual and a good place to buy the cover. I have tried some of the places mentioned above and I haven't found the part yet.

Thanks!

callookoutswebsite@cox.net
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Warwick 188 pts
April 8, 2007 9:17 PM
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Done.
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Warwick 188 pts
April 8, 2007 9:22 PM
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Most places only sell whole battery compartments but Edith was able to find one on ebay. ^^ seller of the part on ebay: prophotosd
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NeedHelp 0 pts
April 9, 2007 9:21 AM
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Thanks for the manual!

prophotosd doesn't show the door in their ebay store right now but I emailed them to ask about it and am waiting for the reply.

The battery compartment with shipping would be $45. I would like to find just the plastic door.

I'll keep looking.

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Phil 2 pts
April 9, 2007 10:58 PM
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Hello all,
As many of you, I broke the batery compartment of my dsc w1 :(
Can someone email to me this famous manual, so I can try to fix it by myself.

I'll take some picture of the repair as soon as I receive a new compartment, it may help people.

Phil
philippe.dias@tiscali.fr
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Warwick 188 pts
April 10, 2007 5:20 AM
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I have sent you the manual.
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Warwick 188 pts
April 10, 2007 5:22 AM
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Actually no, it says your Mailbox disk quota is exceeded.
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Phil 2 pts
April 10, 2007 7:41 AM
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Oh I'm really sorry, I have a lot of issue with this e-mail adress because of intensive spam ...
Could you send the manual to : pdias80 (at) gmail.com


Regards

Phil
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BrianR 0 pts
April 10, 2007 9:16 AM
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Can someone send me the service manual for DSC-W1? I also can't find the part on Ebay. Is there a cheap online source for the battery door?

BrianR
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NeedHelp 1 pts
April 11, 2007 1:50 PM
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Battery Door - Ebay item # 180105841795 from prophotosd

I emailed them and they just posted them for Buy it Now sale for $9.95.
I ordered it and will let everyone know when I get it and can get it swapped out.

Thank You!!!
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BrianR 0 pts
April 11, 2007 3:43 PM
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Can someone send me the service manual for DSC-W1? I also can't find the part on Ebay. Is there a cheap online source for the battery door?

divert@mintel.net

Very much appreciated!!!

BrianR
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NeedHelp 0 pts
April 12, 2007 12:05 AM
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I just checked and the door is on ebay. He had 45 earlier today and now there are 42 available so I think this is working. Also, I Paypal'd today and he mailed it today so I hope to have it tomorrow.

Just go on Ebay and put 180105841795 into search and this item should come up
SONY DSC W1 BATTERY DOOR CYBERSHOT REPAIR PART W 1 W-1

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Jan 1 pts
April 12, 2007 1:00 PM
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Can anyone please send me the repair manual for Sony DSC W1. I bought the battery compartment replacement part from Sony but can't figure out how to install it.

Jan
lvjan777@cox.net
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Hal9000 (Hal9000) 194 pts
April 12, 2007 3:10 PM
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Jan, BrianR, Phil:
I'm sending u the service manual (+ other useful information to clean the ccd) just now.
The password to open the .zip file is:
sonysucks!

Enjoy it ;o)
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Jan 1 pts
April 12, 2007 9:32 PM
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Thanks so much Hal!
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Wolfgang 0 pts
April 13, 2007 4:14 AM
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Can someone please send me the repair manual? I want to repair my battery door as it is broken and the whole thing turned out to be quite tricky ;-)

thanks,
wolfgang
wolfgang (at) q-bit (.) org
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Hal9000 (Hal9000) 194 pts
April 13, 2007 8:05 AM
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Jan,
you are welcome! :o)
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Hal9000 (Hal9000) 194 pts
April 13, 2007 8:11 AM
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Wolfgang,

I'm sending u the manual just now

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Hal9000 (Hal9000) 194 pts
April 13, 2007 8:57 AM
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People,
I've uploaded the service manual on TurboUpload web site.

The url (link) to download it is:

http://d.turboupload.com/d/1706764/ITA-ENG_Sony_DSC-W1-W12_-_Pulizia_sensore_cc.zip.html

Hope this will help all of you..... :o)
(if u appreciate my "efforts", please give me your positive feedback!)

Have a good day,
Hal9000
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NeedHelp 1 pts
April 13, 2007 12:01 PM
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Replacement Battery Door from prophotosd on Ebay:

I ordered the replacement door and got it the next day in the mail ($9.95 + $1.00 shipping). It is an after market replacement so it isn't exactly the same fit but it is working great! My husband replaced it yesterday and I am back to using my camera again.

If just your battery door is broken (and not the tabs on the holder) then this is a great, economical option to get it working again. I lived with the broken battery door for a year before it got so bad I couldn't use the camera any more.

Thanks to everyone for the manual and the advice on finding the spare part!
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Hal9000 (Hal9000) 194 pts
April 13, 2007 12:23 PM
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Ehy, NeedHelp,

didn't u see my previous post? You can download the manual from the upper link!

Mmmhmm, it seems u are a little lazy... ;oP
Ok, I copy it from my other post:
http://d.turboupload.com/d/1706764/ITA-ENG_Sony_DSC-W1-W12_-_Pulizia_sensore_cc.zip.html

Don't worry if u see an Italian title, inside the .zip file u can find the English service manual!

Let me know if everything willbe ok....
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Hal9000 (Hal9000) 194 pts
April 13, 2007 12:32 PM
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Oops, sorry NeedHelp...
I misunderstood your post....

I'm really glad u've repaired your camera :o)
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BrianR 0 pts
April 15, 2007 8:18 PM
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NeedHelp,

Thanks for the Ebay link. I order it last Wed or Thurs and it came in on Saturday. It came with instructions to replace the battery door. It took less than five minutes with a very small screwdriver. It works like a champ and it only cost $10.95.

Thanks a bunch for all of the help!!!

BrianR
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wxyz 0 pts
April 18, 2007 11:46 AM
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The link supplied by HAL9000 is showing to have a trojan virus.
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Hal9000 (Hal9000) 194 pts
April 19, 2007 9:25 AM
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wxyz:

no way, dude! Many people downloaded it, but none of them found anything in it.

Is seems you are a fu..ed bastard who is going to make money with that manual!!!!

Hal9000
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Celestia 0 pts
April 20, 2007 12:43 PM
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I have my DSC T1 and I was surprise because I have this problem. When I open the camera and I can see that it is blurry and reddish and when I take the picture it is still that reddish blurry... I dont know what happend because I know I didnt even drop it.. I think the problem is lens but do you have any Idea??
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Elias 0 pts
April 22, 2007 12:21 PM
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My battery compartment is damaged as many others in here.

I would like to try to replace the door myself.
Could somebody send me the pdf of the
Sony DSC-W1 repair manual??

Thanks in advance.

georg_mp@otenet.gr
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Phil 2 pts
April 22, 2007 11:18 PM
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You can find the battery holder piece (35$) in the following shop :
> http://www.procamerarepair.com/index.php?cPath=113

It's possible to buy only the door (around 10$) on Ebay.

The manuals given by Hal90000 are not infected. They have been really usefull since I managed in replacing the batery holder and cleaning the ccd in about 1 hour.

I have also dicovered that a small ant died inside my camera. It explains why the batteries could not last more than 40 pictures.

My camera is almost new now :)

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AaronJ 0 pts
April 23, 2007 3:40 AM
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Hey guys,

I have a dsc-w1 with the e:61 error and lens problems too!

Any chance someone could send me the service manual as well?

Thanks guys.
Aaron
aaron@rodin.com.au
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Warwick 188 pts
April 23, 2007 5:00 AM
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Use Hal9000's link:

http://d.turboupload.com/d/1706764/ITA-ENG_Sony_DSC-W1-W12_-_Pulizia_sensore_cc.zip.html

Thanks
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Hal9000 (Hal9000) 194 pts
April 23, 2007 1:01 PM
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Warwick,

thank you for suggesting my link (the file contains the manual you sent me + other information I found on the net)

Have a g'd evening (here in Italy it's dinner time),

Hal9000
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Hal9000 (Hal9000) 194 pts
April 23, 2007 1:03 PM
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Phil,

I'm glad you have "again" your camera

:o)

Bye,

Hal9000
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Clyde 0 pts
April 26, 2007 5:18 PM
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Having the lens retraction problems. Can someone send me the service manual? thanks in advance!

Cheers

Clyde

clydeman1213@yahoo.com
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Hal9000 (Hal9000) 194 pts
April 26, 2007 5:44 PM
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Clyde,

may be are you not able to download it by yourself? :o(

Lurk all our previous messages, please....


Hal9000
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G ECNU 0 pts
April 28, 2007 6:15 PM
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THANKS WARWICK

FOLLOWED YOUR DIRECTIONS W/OUT MANUAL.

THE BATTERY HOLDER PART WAS ORDERED FROM SONY PARTS 800 488-7669.
TRICKIEST PART FOR ME WERE THE RELEASES FOR THE CABLES.

ALSO THANKS TO HALFDOOR(JAN 16) I FIGURED IF HE COULD IT...


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Stephane 1 pts
April 30, 2007 5:48 AM
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Hi,

I have the same lens retraction problems with mDSC-W1.
Also after downloading Hal9000 .zip for the service manual, I can't extract the files form it ?!

Can someone send me the service manual in direct? thanks in advance!
My email

ava-and-co@hotmail.com

Has anyone managed to fix this lens issue?

Cheers
Stephane
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Stephane 1 pts
April 30, 2007 6:32 AM
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Hi,

Further surfing to find a solution to this stuck lens problem, I've found the miracle solution.
Go to

http://www.photographers.co.uk/html/photographers-forum-1.cfm?ForumNumber=875&Title=sony%20cybershot%20DSC-U30

and check by yourself
Problem fixed !

Stephane
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heatherO. 0 pts
May 1, 2007 4:23 PM
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Hello,

Wow! It's so nice to stumble across a support group for DSC-W1-owners-with-broken-battery-door-tabs! I am looking forward to checking out the manual and possibly repairing mine myself.

BUT! One thing that concerns me is, even when I put brand spanking new batteries in the camera and hold the battery door shut tightly the camera still flashes the no charge indicator and shuts itself off. Has any one else experienced this added complication? I'm worried that just replacing the door is not going to solve the problem.

I'm on the verge of giving in and getting a new camera but then I couldn't use my wonderful MPK-WA marine pack anymore! :P

Any advice is much appreciated!

Thanks,
Heather
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Ray K. 0 pts
May 3, 2007 7:03 PM
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Solution to stuck lens problem:

Several people (on another forum) had fixed the stuck lens issue by banging the camera lightly. I was quite skeptical, but tried anyway. I banged the camera against the palm of my hand several times, also lightly against a hard serface and sure enough the problem went away. The camera is back to normal.

Good luck,
Ray
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Aimee 0 pts
May 6, 2007 8:58 AM
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Hello! I, too, have the battery door issue with my Sony DSC-W1. I have purchased the part and am ready to embark on the surgery. I did try to download HAL 9000 zip file, but like Stephanie, I was not able to extract it. Could I bother you to send it to me directly at baxtercreek@hotmail.com. Many thanks!
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Joe 1 pts
May 6, 2007 7:12 PM
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Hi there. I have the same problem with the battery door. I have tried to open the zippped files and it keeps asking for a password. Could you please send the manual to me directly at jlfodor@shaw.ca Thanks ever so much
Joe
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Warwick 188 pts
May 6, 2007 11:54 PM
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Hi, I have sent you two the manual.
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Xavier 0 pts
May 7, 2007 6:57 AM
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Hello,

I have a dust inside my W1, so Im disappointted when making photos with the zoom. A big black shadow appear. So the only way is to open the camera.

Can somebody send me the owners manual. xav2paris _at_ yahoo.fr

Thanks a lot!!!
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Hal9000 6 pts
May 7, 2007 11:03 AM
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Stephane, Aimee & Joe:

what's the problem with my zipped file?
I wrote the password in my previous posts and as the file name of a text file inside the zipped one. Anyway, it is:

'' sonysucks! ''

Check the zipped file again, may be you downloaded a corrupt file!
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Joe 1 pts
May 7, 2007 11:18 AM
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Thanks to all that replied, I now have the file and will get onto the repair....thanks to all!!!
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Hal9000 (Hal9000) 194 pts
May 7, 2007 11:39 AM
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Stephane, Aimee & Joe:

I've sent you again my zipped file just few mins ago
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Billy Joe Jim Bob 0 pts
May 8, 2007 5:08 AM
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Hi Hal -

I tried three different times on two different computers and I also cannot open with your password. I tried it different possible combinations (caps/no caps/mix/etc) to no avail. Could you possibly upload a new zip file and post the link maybe without a password?

Sure apprecaite your help.

Billy Joe
bhralias-digitalcamera@yahoo.com
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Hal9000 (Hal9000) 194 pts
May 10, 2007 9:47 AM
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Billy Joe Jim Bob,

just now I've resent u my zipped file. It's very strange u could not open it.... but did u insert correctly the password? did u copy&paste it or rewrite it?
Did u write EXACTLY '' sonysucks! '' (with the '' ! '' character, I mean)?
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kakin 0 pts
May 13, 2007 6:02 AM
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Hi All,

Please send me the repair manual of CoolPix 3700. The retracting part of my camera is gone. I try to fix with manual myself. Thank you so much! My email address is as follow:

kakin243@yahoo.com.hk
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Warwick 188 pts
May 13, 2007 7:40 AM
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Dude, this thread is for Sony DSC-W1 owners. Nevertheless, try here: http://www.eserviceinfo.com/index.php?what=search2&searchstring=Coolpix There are no perfect matches but there may be some similarities between cameras.

Warwick
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kakin 0 pts
May 13, 2007 2:18 PM
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Oh!! A wrong message here...

Warwick, thanks for remind!!
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Herm 0 pts
May 14, 2007 7:51 AM
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Can someone please email me the Sony DSC-W1 repair manual ... I tried the HAL9000 site, but it is "blocked" at my work ...

My camera decided not to open whent he power is turned on ... it says "Turn the power off and on again" ... other than that, it has severed me very well for 2.5 years.

Thx ...

c.h.balon@rogers.com
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Renzo 0 pts
May 15, 2007 11:01 AM
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Can I get the service manual of the DSC-W1? I will apreciate. Thanks!
sursum AT libero.it

Renzo
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Warwick 188 pts
May 16, 2007 4:25 AM
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I have sent the manual to Herm but there was a SMTP error with Renzo's mailbox: maximum message size exceeded.
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Hal9000 (Hal9000) 194 pts
May 17, 2007 12:19 PM
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People,

Unfortunately I had to delete my zipped file from the TurboUpload site.
As soon as possible I'll upload a new copy

Stay tune,

Hal9000
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Hal9000 (Hal9000) 194 pts
May 17, 2007 5:06 PM
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People,

I've updated my zipped file, so the new link to download it (containing the DSC-W1 Service Manual + a lot of other useful infos) is this:

http://d.turboupload.com/de/1803136/vk01w2c77h.html

The NEW password is Sonysucks! (note the "S" and the "!")

Ciao to all of u! ;o)

Hal9000
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James 0 pts
May 20, 2007 11:27 AM
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could someone please email me a copy of the w1 service manual. i'm another one with the battery cover broken. (tried to dload from the link didn't work)

thanks so much

provis007@yahoo.com
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Warwick 188 pts
May 21, 2007 12:20 AM
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Done.
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Mayan 1 pts
May 25, 2007 11:16 AM
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Hey warwick, the turboupload link seems to work, but once I download the zip file and open it, I get an error when trying to extract? It doesn't even get to the stage where it asks me the password for uncompressing?
Gives me error like "unknown method [filename], cannot execute blah"

Is there any chance you could host or zip the files without them being in an exe? That might do the job. Or try sending me over a working version of that zip?

thanks for making this available!

p.s tried it on two different computers and downloaded it twice, so i think its gotta be the file
mayan212 [at] hotmail.com
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Warwick 188 pts
May 25, 2007 8:28 PM
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Hello. I wasn't the one who originally uploaded the file, but here is my version anyway!

http://download2-5.files-upload.com/2007-05/26/02/SonyDSC-W1ServiceManual.pdf

Hope it helps.
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Mayan 1 pts
May 26, 2007 8:14 AM
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Hey Warwick, sorry but I get a "page cannot be found error" from that link you posted. Would you mind emailing it to me?
mayan212 [at] hotmail.com

or try uploading it on something else like http://www.localhostr.com

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Warwick 188 pts
May 26, 2007 8:28 AM
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Sorry, I see the direct link doesn't work. The correct link is: http://wockanz.files-upload.com/files/249901/SonyDSC-W1ServiceManual.pdf
I have sent it to your email, nevertheless.
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SteveH 0 pts
May 31, 2007 8:07 PM
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whaaa.... my battery door is broken on my DSCW1... what is wrong with this stupid thing.... anyway, found a door and holder on ebay for $30... I was able to download the manual, thank you!
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Ernest S 0 pts
June 8, 2007 11:23 AM
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I was lucky I bought my DSC-W1 at Costco. I had the camera for 2 years. I paid $326.22 for the package, camera, case and tripod.

My friend said Costco would take the camera back. I went to Costco yesterday and returned the camera, I got my money back.

I figured why fix the battery door when it might break again.

Costco has changed their return policy, 90 days only for electronic equipment, computers, cameras, TVs etc.

I ordered a NikonCoolpix P5000 from Beach Camera. You get a 1 G card and free shipping. I paid $349.00. It's 10 meg. and has a hot shoe for optional flash. I ended up paying $22.78 after getting my money back for the DSC-W1.

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Nall (NallK) 0 pts
June 10, 2007 2:39 PM
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Does anyone know how to replace the shutter button on a DSC-H2? Which piece has to come off to do this - is it the adjoining black plastic piece or the camera has to be dismantled from behind fully? Please respond as to how exactly to do this.
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Nall (NallK) 0 pts
June 10, 2007 5:20 PM
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Hi Steve, Warwick, Paula, or anyone, Does anyone of you know how to replace the shutter switch in a DSC-H2 ? I have a manual with the disassembly but that disassembly is from behind, and the last thing I would come across is the shutter switch - so complicated procedure!! There should be an easy was by removing the plastic piece around the switch. Anyone has the method, or manual that tells this or the know-how to do this? Please help.
Here is my email address:
nkanga1@sbcglobal.net
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Warwick 188 pts
June 10, 2007 9:53 PM
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This page is for DSC-W1 owners looking for a service manual. The DSC-H2 is a totally different camera from a different line. I would need to see the manual to know how it's put together. If you are not confident in taking your camera apart I suggest you take it in to a camera shop, or ask around other forums for DSC-H2 owners.
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Nall (NallK) 0 pts
June 10, 2007 10:07 PM
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Hi Warwick, Thanks for the response. Well, I am confident in doing it but what I meant is, the disassembly shown in the manual starts from behind. It is obviously NOT to replace the shutter button. There must be a simple procedure to replace the button. I would appreciate if you could find that method for me. Thank you much.
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Warwick 188 pts
June 10, 2007 10:12 PM
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Would you be able to send me the manual so I could have a look?
wockanz@gmail.com
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Nall (NallK) 0 pts
June 11, 2007 9:10 AM
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Hi Warwick, It is part of the manual (section 2 - 7-8 pages) but not on disk so I could not send it. I was told it is part of original Sony repair manual and it shows the disassembly. Please check your manual for this specific problem - DSC-H2 shutter button replacement. Also please let me know whether you have the repair manual for DSC-S650, and T100. I would appreciate your help. Awaiting your response.
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Bob (rwallinger) 0 pts
June 14, 2007 1:40 PM
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Hey guys, having a problem with my lens not working on my DSC-W1, any chance I could get a copy of that manual sent to rwallinger@hotmail.com?
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Warwick 188 pts
June 14, 2007 9:16 PM
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@ Nall: Each Sony camera has their own specific repair manual. The one that is available on this page is for the Sony DSC-W1. I'm not sure what gave you the idea that I had the DSC-H2 manual, but I can't help you without one I'm afraid.

@ Bob: Here is the link for the DSC-W1 manual http://wockanz.files-upload.com/files/249901/SonyDSC-W1ServiceManual.pdf
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Bob (rwallinger) 0 pts
June 14, 2007 9:30 PM
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Thanks a ton Warwick
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Lil 0 pts
June 18, 2007 3:38 AM
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Hi Warwick, I'm trying to follow your step by step instruction. In step 6, how do I disconnect the power cable from the mainboard to the battery compartment? It's a orange/copper piece right?
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Warwick 188 pts
June 18, 2007 8:19 PM
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Yeah I seem to remember it was. Sorry, I haven't used that camera in a long time, as I have since upgraded. From reading through the instructions again I can see they aren't that clear, but basically if you're replacing the whole battery compartment you just strip off everything thing attached to it.
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lgbnaf7 0 pts
July 2, 2007 12:31 PM
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My W1 door is broken I ordered the part from Sony and I am taking it to my elctronic repair guy to fix it. Can someone give me a copy of the manuel Thanks
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Warwick 188 pts
July 2, 2007 8:22 PM
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http://wockanz.files-upload.com/files/249901/SonyDSC-W1ServiceManual.pdf
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robert1938@comcast.net 0 pts
July 7, 2007 2:22 PM
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While this quick fix for a battery cover that will not
lock on a Sony DSC-W1 is crude it's effective.
Take a large head 1/4-20 screw that is shortened to appx. 3/8" and a 5/16 flat washer (appx. 1"dia.) Put the screw thru the washer and thread it into the tripod mounting
hole, gently tighten the screw and washer in position over the battery cover. Done!
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Cheryl 0 pts
July 8, 2007 11:12 AM
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Ok so apparentyl the battery door breaking is common with this camera ? (DSC-W1) I have used tape on mine for over a year and I really want to get it fixed. Can you order just the door or do you have to order the whole compartment ?? Is it fixable yourself ? I ordered the part and lost the dame thing somewhere but we starting trying to repair it and I saw all the connections to it inside and thought I shouldn't do it by myself. SO is it do-able ? Or is there a way to just replace the door ?
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Cheryl 0 pts
July 8, 2007 11:13 AM
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my email address is obxbeachgirl@hotmail.com, please help, thanks so much !
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Charles 0 pts
July 11, 2007 2:53 PM
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Hi there you all,
I'm impressed at the number of people who have the same battery compartment problem I have! Could someone send me the repair manual or instructions for replacing the battery compartment please? I would also appreciate it greatly if any of you could send me simple step by step instructions for this kind of repairs.

charlesthi@hotmail.com

thank you in advance!
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lgbnaf7 0 pts
July 11, 2007 2:57 PM
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I just got my camera W1 fixed. I bought the part from Sony for 30 dollars and took it to a repair shop where the guy popped the old door off and slid the new on on with out having to take the camera apart. The battery door has a little clip on it the if you slide a needle or something small in there it will slide right off. The only bad part is that you will end up with a unused battery case.
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Dhon 0 pts
July 15, 2007 10:14 PM
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Cheryl, can you share the service manual with me too? I have the same problem of that battery door with my W1. Thanks so much! Here's my email big_bro77@yahoo.com...
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Warwick 188 pts
July 15, 2007 10:48 PM
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People, if you'd actually READ part of this page before posting comments you would find links for the manual. Nevertheless, here it is again: http://wockanz.files-upload.com/files/249901/SonyDSC-W1ServiceManual.pdf
As for replacing the battery compartment door, it appears the door can be swapped for a replacement one without removing the whole compartment. There are a few sellers on ebay selling just the doors, otherwise the whole battery compartment can be purchased and the door swapped over.
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val (montango) 0 pts
July 29, 2007 9:00 PM
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Hello everyone.
I'm looking for the powershot SD500 service manual and can seem to find it.
I was going to buy it from ebay,but something went wrong.
I stumbled apon this forum and seems that some one here might have it.
My camera is completely dead.
I'm a TV technician and I repair all model and most electronics components.
If you have the manual please email it to me.
I repair Plasma,DLP,LCD,REAR PRO. etc. Any questions feel free to ask.

Thanks Val
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Huub (netherlands) 0 pts
August 8, 2007 6:35 PM
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Great site, i have the same battery-door problem as many others and found here everything i needed for the repair.
i have downloaded the service manual succesful and go searching on E-bay for just the door.

Thanks to all

* just take your time to read the postings *
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paula please read 0 pts
August 16, 2007 9:25 PM
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PAULA

WOuld you be so kind to email me the service manual??


Thank you

ndak2312@yahoomail.com
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