Sony DSC-S40 white LCD screen problem

Sony DSC-S40 white LCD screen problem

Please send me the images for the fix for this problem.

Thank you very much!

Bob Allen
BobA5835@ptd.net
The Allen's of Allentown, PA USA

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• Re: Sony DSC-S40 white LCD screen problem
  Carole
  - 17th Jan 2007 23:11
  Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!!!!
  
  It works.. Hold in left hand and hit it with the right hand. I had been on the telephone with Sony and that is what they wanted to fix the problem.. $111.00
  I like your solution better..
  
  I even took my to a repair shop and they said as long as the picture were good when printed forget.. I don't do business there anymore either...
  
  Thanks again
  
  
  • Re[2]: Sony DSC-S40 white LCD screen problem
    Bob Allen
    - 18th Jan 2007 2:24
    Hi Carole: You are certainly Welcome! Yes, not everyone has a spare $111.00 gathering dust to spend getting their camera fixed. And since the "Quick Fix" is free, you can't beat the price! You are right, the camera repair shop missed the point: with the screen being blank/white you can't change anything as far as setup... Go forth and take some new pics! Regards, Bob The Allens of Allentown, PA USA
    
    
    • Re[3]: Sony DSC-S40 white LCD screen problem
      Carole
      - 18th Jan 2007 19:31
      Thanks for the email. I really appreciated your help. I was ready to buy a new camera. Not a Sony... But this worked out much better.. And yes saved me a lot of money.. Thank you again.. Carole
      
      
• Re: Sony DSC-S40 white LCD screen problem bill - 22nd Jan 2007 23:46
  I just fixed two cameras per your advice, (kinda like an old tube tv fix!) mine and my daughters. Unfortunately, she had already bought a new nikon to replace hers, so now i have two!!! Wished i hadn't waited so long to google. Thanks Bob - Bill, louisa, va,
  
  
  • Re[2]: Sony DSC-S40 white LCD screen problem
    Bob Allen
    - 23rd Jan 2007 0:11
    Hello Bill: You are certainly Welcome! Well, look at it this way, you'll always have a backup with fresh batts and maybe an extra SD card! Of, course, since it's fixed now, you could sell it on one of the auction sites. Mention that it works and that should be worth a couple of extra bucks! Warm regards, Bob The Allens of Allentown, PA USA
    
    
• Re: Sony DSC-S40 white LCD screen problem
  Christiana
  - 28th Jan 2007 1:12
  Hi, Bob! Thank you for taking the time to post your solution. It worked for me too! And thanks to all people who answered and made the site so easily accessible from google. Out of curiosity: why do you think this works? Is it temporary, or did you see it stay for good? (It justs seems too good to be true..) Thanks again! I'll go take some pictures now! :))
  
  
  • Re[2]: Sony DSC-S40 white LCD screen problem
    Bob Allen
    - 28th Jan 2007 15:18
    Hello Christina: You are certainly Welcome! Thank you for your response regarding the Quick Fix working successfully for your Sony DSC-S40 with the white/blank LCD screen. The pics that Eric has been kind enough to e-mail indicate some sort of issue with an internal "cable". I believe my Quick Fix simply re-seats whatever it is that is loose. The Quick Fix has been permanant for us for 6 months now. Warm regards, Bob The Allens of Allentwon, PA USA
    
    
• Re: Sony DSC-S40 white LCD screen problem
  Jack
  - 30th Jan 2007 16:03
  Hi Bob:
  
  Thanks for the tip. Actually when my daughter's DSC-S40 did the white screen thing, we did a "Fonzi" by hitting it on the table and it worked for awhile.
  
  When it happened again, anyway I hit it just would not fix it. So I gave up
  and bought a used S40 on ebay. When I received it yesterday it had the white screen thing when I first powered it on. I did another Fonzi to it and was working again.
  
  I disassembled the first one looking for something lose, I could not find anything, then after I reassembled it, the camera worked again!
  
  Now with 2 of these I might try a more permanent fix. I'll send an email to get the "Open the camera solution".
  
  Thanks from all the responses it looks like you found the right Fonzi for this one!
  Jack
  
  
  • Re[2]: Sony DSC-S40 white LCD screen problem
    Jack
    - 31st Jan 2007 22:49
    I know alot of people are knocking the manufacturer over this one. But I have had many Sony products including a TRV740 Video camera. I had that TRV740 camera topple off the top of some bleachers while it was on a tripod and crash onto a basketball floor. It is still working, and that was just one of many times it got dropped. I have had several other Sony products and I must say that design defects are rare, but as we have seen with this particular DSC-S40 they do happen. For what its worth. Jack
    
    
• Re: Sony DSC-S40 white LCD screen problem Dave - 2nd Feb 2007 15:23
  Bob,
  Thanks for the fix!
  
  
  • Re[2]: Sony DSC-S40 white LCD screen problem
    Bob Allen
    - 2nd Feb 2007 20:44
    Hi Dave: You are certainly Welcome! Glad to be able to save you some hard earned cash!! Another happy Quick Fix user!!! Keep those Thanks coming; a couple more and I get my Honorary Internet Helper Gold Star! Regards, Bob The Allens of Allentown, PA USA
    
    
• Re: Sony DSC-S40 white LCD screen problem
  kelsey
  - 3rd Feb 2007 16:52
  You are a genius!
  After about 2 hours dealing with sony when my camera abruptly stop working, i stumbled upon this site.I didnt have the same problem(my pics became splotchy and veryyy weird looking), but it is the same camera.I did as you said and my camera is back working perfectly!Save myself $111.00!!
  
  
  • Re[2]: Sony DSC-S40 white LCD screen problem
    Bob Allen
    - 3rd Feb 2007 22:23
    Hello Kelsey: Well, genius is a bit much...How about very lucky?! Thanks for letting us know that the Quick Fix was successful for you as well. Yes, you saved the $111.00 and the camera now works...a win-win situation for sure! You are certainly Welcome, glad I could be of assistance. Regards, Bob The Allens of Allentown, PA USA
    
    
• Re: Sony DSC-S40 white LCD screen problem
  jamie
  - 6th Feb 2007 3:22
  Bob Allen, you are a genius! Thanks so much for your help!
  
  
  • Re[2]: Sony DSC-S40 white LCD screen problem
    Bob Allen
    - 6th Feb 2007 20:36
    Hi Jamie: Thank you for the kind words and you are certainly Welcome! Now quick, while you're in such a good mood, mention to my wife and kids how smart I am.......... :-) Regards, Bob The Allens of Allentown, PA USA
    
    
• Re: Sony DSC-S40 white LCD screen problem Cole - 7th Feb 2007 22:40
  It sounds crazy, but it really does work! tapped on it a few times and it was good as new!
  
  
  • Re[2]: Sony DSC-S40 white LCD screen problem
    Bob Allen
    - 8th Feb 2007 1:45
    Hi Cole: Well, I think "as good as new" might be pushing it a bit, but nice to know that my Quick Fix worked on your Sony DSC-S40 white/blank LCD problem. At least you can now see your LCD screen again! Go forth and take some new pics! Reagrds, Bob The Allens of Allentown, PA USA
    
    
• Re: Sony DSC-S40 white LCD screen problem
  Jennifer
  - 14th Feb 2007 1:17
  I'll admit that I was skeptical, but to my surprise it worked like a charm! Thank you so much Bob, you're a lifesaver!
  
  
  • Re[2]: Sony DSC-S40 white LCD screen problem
    Bob Allen
    - 14th Feb 2007 3:20
    Hi Jennifer: You are certainly Welcome! Yes, amazing isn't it that something so simple works. Happy Valentine's Day...Take a picture of your spouse or significant other. Now that your camera is fixed, you can! :-) Regards, Bob The Allens of Allentown, PA
    
    
• Re: Sony DSC-S40 white LCD screen problem carolina - 14th Feb 2007 21:35
  hi bob it didn't work for me . what can i do?