Hi Megan: Hope this finds everyone in Feasterville getting ready for Christmas as we are here in Wescosville. Sheer frustration...? Well, not really...I got the "alternative fix" e-mail info from Eric, but didn't want to crack open the defective DSC-S40 just in case I was going to have to send it in for repair......Would I be able to put it back together?? My quick fix discovery was sheer luck, but it works.....Hence I posted it asap to assist others in the same prediciment. And you're right, "He who laughs last laughs best." Judging from the amount of feedback I've received, a lot of us are $111.00 ahead, and able to use the camera again. And is that a whole lot of laughter I hear in the background? Regards to you and the hubby. And keep takin' those pics. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Bob The Allens of Allentown, PA USA