canon camera lcd screen replacement quotation

***EDIT -- I was unable to ever speak with an actual technician regarding the repair. I did speak with multiple people on the 800 number and the best possible explination that I got was that it is likely that the whole top portion of the camera had to be replaced, including the top LCD screen, as Waddizzle said could be possible. I still did not receive a full explination. On my invoice it simply says that Labor = $590. There are no details online, even the letter that I received in the mail does not say anything other than CMOS scratched. The original problem isnt even mentioned anywhere on any repair details. I just paid it because its nearing a month since I sent the camera to the Canon Repair facility, and I need it back as I have a job coming up and it is my only piece of equipment at this time. I"m hoping it will be returned with a more detailed report of the work that was done so that I can have for my records and peace of mind, as this has turned out to be a mini nightmare. I doubt I will use Canon in the future though, since I could never get a detailed answer, online or via phone, and will likely make the switch back to Sony for my next upgrade/purchase. Thanks everyone for your input.

Has anyone had an experience with sending their camera to Canon for repair and the price being ridiculously high and/or other issues magically popping up once they inspect the camera? My 6dM2 stopped shutting off... everything on the camera worked fine, images were clear, all settings worked, etc, the off switch just was not working. I sent in the camera over 3 weeks ago with an exact, detailed description of the issue that I was experiencing. They came back with an original quote of $350+, saying that the LCD screen was not functioning. I had used the camera the day that it was sent off. the LCD screens were both working just fine. I decided to bite the bullet and just pay since they already had the camera and I didn"t want to take the risk of receiving it back in worse shape than it was sent. 4-5 days later, I receive an email stating that my payment was refunded and a new quote was available for my review....this one over $600!

I have successfully changed my LCD Screen on my PowerShot S400! With the help of this forum, I learned of the Canon Parts Center and phone number (732-521-7230). I couldn’t believe the price of $33.02 plus $5.00 s/h. (LCD screen part number WG2-5243-000…they don’t use the numbers printed on the screen itself) They sent it from NJ to CA in about a week. I was very reluctant to even take on such a project as replacing the LCD, but after researching locally for repair options, and getting a range of $230 to $300 to fix a $499 S400, I said “what the heck�. I would rather buy a brand new camera, than fix one for over half the price. (One local store said the LCD screen alone cost $195…what a con / rip). I must admit, I did first take apart the camera initially to see what was inside and if it would be way over my head (before even learning of the Canon Part Center).

First remove all of the outer screws, KEEP TRACK OF WHAT SCREWS GO WHERE, THEY ARE DIFFERENT LENGTHS!!! The outer case / covers comes apart in two pieces surprisingly easily, and the knobs, buttons, switches, etc. stay intact in the outer cases. The hardest part is “prying� the old LCD Screen out of the frame / holder. I would strongly recommend buying the new LCD Screen first, so you know what is being replaced and what is the frame that the screen snaps in to versus what is the LCD screen. Use a small slotted screwdriver to “pop� out the screen from the holder. Pry / twist the screwdriver from between the LCD and the back area behind the LCD. Work around the two ends of the LCD (short sides). If you use the magnify glass, you can see small dimples of metal that press against the LCD to hold it in place under pressure.

Re-assemble the covers, compact flash door, etc. Be careful of the spring that the compact flash door uses. One of the great things about working with a precision piece of equipment such as the Canon S400, is that it goes back together exactly as it was taken apart, if it doesn’t, you haven’t aligned / done something right…don’t force anything.

Disclaimer: I think I have listed the most important steps. Some of the instructions may not make any sense until you open up the camera to see the parts I am talking about. These steps were successful in repairing my camera, but I knew that only the LCD screen was damaged, and nothing else. I am somewhat mechanically inclined. You need a steady hand (drug addicts should not attempt this repair). If you can change a battery in a watch, you should be able to do this. Take your time; get a clean work area with good lighting. It took about an hour to do this job….less time than writing this letter.

I was motivated to write this letter to “give back to Society�. After being lied to and almost ripped off by the camera repair shops, I felt a civic duty. Here is some advice that is absolutely priceless. This whole broken LCD disaster could have been avoided for 59 cents. I had a $20 soft nylon case for the camera. I LOVE this camera because of the small size and excellent quality. My philosophy in making any purchase (no matter the price), is that it has to be used. Big and bulky cameras are too inconvenient to dash around with. I broke my camera because I forgot it was in my pocket and slammed my car door against it (I know…how stupid). A very good and knowledgeable sales guy warned me about that….people forget they have it in their pocket and run into things. For 59 cents, go to Target, buy a hard plastic soap box, used to traveling (they come in some puke colors). The S400 fits PERFECTLY in it. Cut a little slot for the hand strap to come out of and you are good to go. The saddest part of this story is that I purchased a second new S400 right after I broke the first one…then repaired the broken one. Now I have two perfectly functioning S400’s.

Has anyone had to have the back LCD Replaced on the 7DMKII?   My 2 year old MKII suddenly developed miscolored bands on the LCD last night out of the blue.    It was pretty random as my camera is always in a padded bag when not being used,  it hasn"t been banged, dropped, nudged. folded, spindled or mutilated.

Just wondering if anyone has sent theirs back to Canon for a repair, and what the cost was,   I just got my 24-105 back from them at a cost of $350, so I"m a bit nervous about price.  (And being without my primary shooter for a week or two while they repair)

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I dropped my camera off for a simple repair, but it ended up being sent Nikon because it was a manufacturer issue. When I called to check on the return time I was informed that it would take longer than they anticipated.

I was a bit upset and a little panicked because I was being deployed and really wanted to have a camera for the Tiger Cruise beforehand. When I told the manager this, he immediately told me not to worry and that he would take care of me. He couldn’t get the camera back from Nikon any sooner, so he sent me a loaner to use in the mean time!

I’m not a professional photographer or anything, but from now on, any time I or any of my family or friends need camera service, this is the place I’ll call first!

LCD monitor is losing connection to camcorder. Wiggling connection seems to effect the connection, or moving the monitor slightly, will cause picture to flicker like a bad connection. No picture on viewfinder.

I have a Canon Vixia HF20 that started to give me trouble.  I have had it for 3 years and I love the camera but it started to act up on me this year with what seemed to be a glitch with focusing.  I would get a black screen when turning it on and then it seemed to freeze and I could not turn it off without taking the battery off.  The playback modes did however work.  What I noticed is that when I powered it on it would have a ticking noise as if a motor was jammed.  I looked online for people with the same problem and found this video with comments under it with people that had the exact same problem but there was no solution.  All the video camera repair places online seemed not to give any exact cost and you know that means you"re screwed.  I hunted around for all the possible information I could and came up with very little other than a rough diagram of the way the camera goes together.  We worked with that.  These cameras go together like a puzzle but after working your way through it so many times like the repair shops do, they are probably laughing all the way to the bank.

The Canon Vixia video cameras all seem to be similarly constructed the past few years so there is not much difference between the mechanical things that can go wrong.  What I have found is that people with the black screen issue either have a loose ribbon connection from the LCD display to the PC board behind the LCD display or a focus drive malfunction which is what I had.  The LCD is easier to replace only only costs about $30 max off of Ebay.  If you have the black screen and the ticking noise I guarantee it"s a stuck focus lens.

What happened to my Canon Vixia HF20 is that the focus lens was stuck at the front of the camera.  It is supposed to retract when you turn the camera off but mine seemed stuck.  I didn"t try this but it"s worth a try for a quick fix.  With the power off and a battery in, tap the camera on the battery end to scoot the lens from the front of the camera towards the back.  Try it over a few times if it does not work.  I didn"t  realize how easily the lens drive moves until I physically moved it so this may be a simple solution.

What we decided to do was take apart the camera screw by screw and assign each screw a number while drawing a rough diagram of where each screw goes.  What we found is that most screws were of unequal length. It is critical to map where you took each screw out.  We used tape to a sheet of numbered paper to make sure we didn"t mess up which screw goes where.  See below:

We carry out the full range of Canon repairs at our camera repair shop in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. These include the repair, refurbishment and servicing of portable instant cameras and compact cameras offering lightweight, fixed lens flexibility to DSLRs and mirrorless cameras with state-of-the-art features.

Keeping your Canon camera in tip top condition is key to ensuring you’ll get years of great service from it. At our Canon repair centre, we utilise leading technology and over 30 years of specialist know-how, to ensure our customers receive a service that is second-to-none.

But we are not solely a Canon digital camera repair specialist. We also repair other camera, lens and accessory brands, including Nikon, Sony, Pentax, Panasonic, etc. Furthermore, we repair camcorders and are an approved JVC video camera service and repair centre.

Before we fix your Canon camera, we first need to establish the exact fault. Common problems include the camera lens, LCD display, shutter, battery door error, sensor issue, software issues, water damage, SD card error or data recovery from camera may be required.

Camera Shutter Error:Sometimes the Canon camera’s shutter might be stuck open leading to overexposed images or if stuck closed, black images. Or you may get a shutter error message.

Camera Lens Error:Lens errors are very common and mostly they’re found in Canon cameras that have barrel style lenses. We can fix lenses or carry out Canon lens replacement.

Fixing a Wet Camera:If you’ve dropped your Canon camera in water by accident then it will need to come to us for a more detailed inspection. Water damage is never clean cut, so we need to disassemble your camera to understand the extent of the damage. If there is any corrosion evident its likely we can remove it but, until we see your camera, we will be unable to tell you whether it is repairable or not.

SD Card Error:Sometimes the problem can be in your SD card and not in the camera itself. If you see ‘write error’ then your photos will not get written to the card. First check your card is not locked and then try to take photos. If your fault persists then it’s likely you will require a Canon SD card socket repair or socket replacement.

Our Canon camera repair shop uses hi-tech equipment to fix Canon cameras at a component level. It is often possible for us to repair sockets and individual components, rather than having to go to the cost of replacing a whole module (e.g a complete circuit board).

During the inspection, the technician will inspect the camera and report his findings. We will then email a PDF copy of the inspection report to you, which is suitable for insurance purposes. For further details, please review our Insurance Quotes information here.

On arrival, your camera gets booked onto our repair management system and you get sent a job reference number and approximate timescale for repair (we usually aim to carry out camera repairs or service within 7-14 days).

Please Note:We do apply inspection charges for water damage and major physical damage because a more detailed assessment is required where we need to take the whole camera apart to diagnose the damage. If your camera is beyond repair and you wish to dispose of it, we can pass them to our partner who is one of the UK’s leading camera parts recycling experts.

Keeping your Canon camera working at its best means keeping it clean and calibrated. Over time, dirt and metal shavings from lens changes get into the camera body and start to affect performance. Static electricity can also build up within the shutter mechanism which attracts more dust onto the CCD.

We give a free online estimate for all Canon repair jobs. This is followed by a full quote after we have had a chance to fully assess your camera on its arrival. Please note that there is a £30 charge for water damage assessment because we need to take the whole camera apart.

Whilst we aim to repair and return most Canon cameras within 14 days, there are times where high demand may delay this to 28 days or more, especially if we need to order in parts. Rest assured, we always try to return your pride and joy back to you as quickly as possible, without compromising our high servicing and repair standards. Impact repairs take longer, as does the process if we have to request replacement parts. In the majority of cases, because we are Canon repair specialists, we have most Canon spare parts in stock for all Canon restorations.

Professional usage should have a service every year. Preventing a fault is always cheaper than waiting until it has gone wrong. With regular Canon camera servicing we can ensure we diagnose potential problems before they arise.

A Canon camera service with 1st Aid Repairs includes a full strip down of the camera, cleaning of sensors, gear blocks and lenses. Servicing of Canon compact cameras involves stripping and cleaning the optics. We then reassemble and recalibrate the camera.

I managed to pick up a bunch of pre-loved Sony/Minolta gear from someone who was "jumping ship" to Canon (and what a bargain it was!!). One of the items was an a700 (with battery grip) that had a blown rear LCD screen. I was none too fussed about this camera until I picked it up! Felt to good in the hand that I really wish to get is repaired and keep using it.

Where can I get a replacement LCD screen for it? I have had a look around and cannot source one. I am confident that, once I have the screen, I can repair the camera myself but it"s just a matter of sourcing the screen for now?

I think you might have to go direct to Sony for this one. You need to find the part no of the LCD screen. Alternatively find another broken A700 with a functioning screen.

Or just get a FOTGA or GGS glass screen from evilBay or Amazon for $5.00. Use a hair dryer to heat the screen border and prize up the LCD (gently). Clean the border where the LCD sits, remove adhesive strip from replacement LCD screen and fit. Sorted!

Will that repair the LCD? I have a bad LCD on my A700, but I don"t think just repairing the glass will do the trick. Can you post some direct links to the parts you mention, the one"s I am finding cost around $200 US.

Will that repair the LCD? I have a bad LCD on my A700, but I don"t think just repairing the glass will do the trick. Can you post some direct links to the parts you mention, the one"s I am finding cost around $200 US.

Incredible professional place, I highly recommend their service, they were able to fix my videocamera to working condition including my photos and videos. Thank you!

Video Cam Repair is awesome! They fixed my Sony Camera quickly and properly and in a timely manner. They explained their process and followed through exactly how they laid it out. They answered all my questions promptly and my emails were returned same day.

I"ll definitely be recommending Video Cam Repair to my friends. The repair technician, Art, was fast, friendly and really knows what he"s talking about. He diagnosed and fixed my Canon T2i in no time. Also the rates are affordable compared to other places in Los Angeles. Very reliable and professional.

I picked up my Canon T3i It is now in a good working condition and im happy that i can use it again. They told me I have a 90 day warranty on it They have Nice staff who took the time to email me the details of the repair and the costs. Great service! Thanks!

Brought in my Camera 6D for a cleaning and they did an amazing job. It was fast, clean and was left like brand new . Will definitely come back . Customer service was also great

I had a great experience here at video camera repair. Art the worker that took care of me gave me a discount on my first time there to clean my Nikon D300 and also my lens. My lens was also badly damaged and he gave me a free estimate to fix it as well. If I decide to repair it I will definitely take it back to Art. Thanks again.

I called in a panic with a frozen Canon 70D needing it for a shoot the next day and they said they could look at it that morning and if hey had the parts, I brought it in, he took a minute to figure out what the problem was, gave me a reasonable quote and then it was fixed within 30mins!!!

I had my Canon DSLR camera cleaned and updated here. The service was friendly and efficient and the camera feels much better now. The job was done quickly and the camera was delivered as promised. I will be bringing the rest of my cameras here for a checkup and update soon.

Very professional service, I have my Sony A7II screen replaced. Turn around time 4 days, Monday drop off and Friday available for pickukp, fast. Highly recommend for camera repairs !

Art was awesome. I had my Fujifilm XT-10 soaked in Ocean and had most of my electronics burnt. Art was professional on estimating and letting me know the camera condition and effort needed to fix it. He waited on me to come back from a month long vacation for approval to repair. Repair was quick and I had camera with me (free shipping) in a week

Art checked it out and found corrosion throughout the whole camera. He didn"t try to upsell me on anything, just told me I needed a cleaning and one flex cable changed. All this for less than half the price of the other quotes I had gotten, and the best part of all..... it was finished in 24hrs! The employees are fast, communicative, and funny. I"ll definitely be here again

Love this place. Took my canon gear out of the hands of canon and their outrageous price for simple repair and brought it here for a much more reasonable price. Come here guys, much more care for the service and you. Can"t recommend highly enough. Art is sick, happy to support good people"s businesses.

Great guy, great service. I needed my repair to be expedited and he was happy to work with me on my timeline. Had to get my LCD replaced on my GH4 and now it works as good as new! Highly recommend getting any camera repairs taken care of here!

Art is amazing. I called him this morning and told him photos on my camera memory card were lost. He said he was pretty sure he could recover them. I went to his shop and he got them all back while I waited. Pricing is excellent. I highly recommend Video Camera Repair.

I had an Sony A7 that had a SD Card Slot broken and I had it fixed in a week! Super fast replies and would recommend! Did I mention cheaper than alot of the camera repair stores?

Did such a great job! at such a good price. I was really happy. I got quotes of $900+ for fixing my camera (I didn"t even pay that much for it), they did it for $400 and it came back looking super new. I was very impressed.

Shipped my Canon XH A1 from NY for a repair of a fire wire. The return was well scheduled and the service was well done. What I liked most about their business was their fast response via email and their excellent customer service for my repair request.

I broke my GoPro camera right a week before my trip to Italy. Sam promised to do his best at fixing it in a timely manner. I was charged for the over night shipping cost, but I received my camera right on time. Sam, you are awesome