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[K750] Camera stopped working! |
Tombra
Joined: Jul 08, 2003
Posts: 25
From: Norway
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@ hes_bak:
Thats what mine says too. I'll try updating the firmware later today, hope that can fix this problem.
Off topic:
Anyone else having problems posting here with the K750? |
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Tombra
Joined: Jul 08, 2003
Posts: 25
From: Norway
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I've just updated the phone, i now have firmware verrsion R1J002 and
THE CAMERA STILL DONT WORK!!!
Heading down to the SE dealership to get a new good explanation tomorrow, and a new phone I hope! |
storyweaver
Joined: Jul 04, 2005
Posts: 2
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Anyone got a proper explanation or solution?
I just bought my phone and facing a similar problem!! 
I was on R1J002 - and i couldn't save any photos. I could get my camera to activate, but everytime i tried to snap a shot (the camera will autofocus and i hear it "click") - it would jump back to the main menu.
It may not be a camera or memory card problem - because the video mode works fine! I can record and save my video clips to my memory stick just fine.
I then upgraded my firmware to R1L002 - and my phone worked for 2 days. I could take photos without a problem.
And now, it stopped working again
Any advise out there? |
Phantasm4489
Joined: Feb 24, 2003
Posts: 128
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Mines broken too, when I slide back the shutter it goes into the camera briefly and then back to the main menu.
Ive got a call open with the Sony Ericsson support centre but no feedback yet.
Ive asked them whether its a hardware fault or something that is likely to be fixed in a future firmware upgrade.
I'm using R1L002 after having unbranded using DavinciTeam client and then upgraded using SEUS. |
Webasto
Joined: Feb 25, 2004
Posts: 4
From: Denmark
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Hey guys... I now have the same problem...
Did You come up with any solutions? |
Phantasm4489
Joined: Feb 24, 2003
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yep I fixed my phone by taking it apart and re-attaching the cable between the camera and the main board. Is now working 100% again.
Theres no way that SE can fix this with a firmware update because its a hardware manufacturing defect.
If you dont feel up to dismantling your phone i'd take it to an SE service centre or back to where you bought it from for a replacement.
If you do feel confident in taking it apart then www.se-nse.com has a very good guide to the job in the hardware section of their forum |
victorh017
Joined: Jul 24, 2005
Posts: 379
From: Caracas, Venezuela
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That happened to me when I got my brand-new phone and I took it out of the box. (And after charging it overnight). I called the SE 800 number and they told me to do a master reset.... that didn't work. Also I went to the SE website and updated the firmware to the latest version. That didn't help either. Unfortunately it's a hardware problem that apparently has to do with some sensor on the lens cover. So don't master-reset it, you will lose a lot of stuff (including the demo tour video) and that's not gonna get the camera to work. |
baby-face
Joined: Jul 21, 2005
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i also have Firmware R1A044 and my camera also doesn't work, at the stiore they said i should try to update on the official SE site, but that doesn't work for me, it gives an unknow error so my phone probably has to go to a service point and i will get an temporary other phone for 2/3 weeks:(... |
Webasto
Joined: Feb 25, 2004
Posts: 4
From: Denmark
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On 2005-07-24 00:15:20, Phantasm4489 wrote:
yep I fixed my phone by taking it apart and re-attaching the cable between the camera and the main board. Is now working 100% again.
Theres no way that SE can fix this with a firmware update because its a hardware manufacturing defect.
If you dont feel up to dismantling your phone i'd take it to an SE service centre or back to where you bought it from for a replacement.
If you do feel confident in taking it apart then http://www.se-nse.com has a very good guide to the job in the hardware section of their forum
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I'm looking forward to open my K750 later today.
Do You think I only need to open the backcover?
What connector was the problem, as I think I can see 2 connectors on the nice pictures on se-nse.com?
What tool did You use to open it ?
Did it make any scratches what so ever to open it?
...even on the inside? (Warranty considerations..hehe)
BTW.. If I slide the lenscover rapidly twice I can get a brief look at the camera screen in a bordeaux colour with a "101" in the bottom left corner when holding the phone vertikal, does that give any clues?
I'm the unlucky-type-o-guy that are shure that for some unknown reason will have to wait 3 months if I send my K750 for repair.
That's the reason I wanna fix it by the kitchentable.
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Earlier models: T310,R380s@e,T18s,SH688,SH888,GH337,MC16,T610,T630.
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Webasto
Joined: Feb 25, 2004
Posts: 4
From: Denmark
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Damn!!
I just did the job.
Not that difficult, however I had to fully strip the phone to get to the last camera plug.
And now my K750 works just fine on the camera.
Thanks a lot for the trick.
Currently K750 + S700i.
Earlier models: T310,R380s@e,T18s,SH688,SH888,GH337,MC16,T610,T630. |
Phantasm4489
Joined: Feb 24, 2003
Posts: 128
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Glad to hear you got your phone working again. |
SpiderX1016
Joined: Apr 22, 2006
Posts: 65
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I opened it and made sure the camera cable is on tight and it still doesnt work |
Sammy_boy
Joined: Mar 31, 2004
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From: Staffordshire, United Kingdom
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@spider - Could be a problem with the switch on the back of the phone which activates the camera when you slide the lens cover back.
"All it takes for evil to flourish is for good men to do nothing" - Edmund Burke
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bl3ach
Joined: Apr 16, 2006
Posts: 248
From: I came from my mum's stomach!
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On 2005-06-15 13:41:45, thunder_emperor wrote:
Hi,
This is exactly what happened to me today. Its exactly as you described. I took it to the service centre, but when the person there opened the camera cover it started working again. I dunno what happened . Anyway its ok now. Any clue as to what was goin on??
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haha Maybe SE is magic when then open the lence cover it works!!! 
or maybe they no what is going on but dont want to tell u, and then they just say its ok go home!  |
only me
Joined: Aug 18, 2005
Posts: 79
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I had this problem and it was caused by the connector on the back of the camera coming loose, to fix it you have to take off the front of the phone and the screen, the connector is directly under the screen. It can come loose if the phone takes a knock or is dropped. |
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Posted: 2005-06-19 17:28
