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sony ericsson k770i?

I just bought this phone from ebay and it seems fine apart from the camera.

When i go to take a picture it says 'open lens cover' even if it is open. At this point I shut the lens cover and open it again and it either doesn't notice and still tells me to open it, or it registers it and allows me to see through the camera on the screen. After getting this far, I go to take a picture, but it cuts out. The camera screen once its registered that the lens cover is open only stays on screen for a few seconds and then just cancels back to the main screen without giving me time to take a photo.

Is there anything I can do about this?

Fiona
January 2010

Sony Ericsson Sony Ericsson K770i Telephones, Mobile Phones Fine Camera Picture

Had a similar problem with this Phone a while ago and was the result of a broken camera switch. If you remove the back cover the two switches (operated by the rear slide) are located on the right hand side of the camera lenz. If you feel confident to fit this yourself the phone will need to be dissmantled, instructions can be found online. This switch unit is currently for sale on ebay.

Hornet
February 2010