Easy way How to fix camera / camcorder Flip screen: LCD, touchscreen, buttons not working, easy common repair for Sony handycam, Samsung cam, Canon camcorder and more flip-screen cameras.
I have a Sony Handycam, model DCR-HC21. I followed your example and did the three ribbons you show twice and it didn't work either time. I then noticed 3 other ribbons and then did all six and made sure to push them in really snuggly. Perseverance pays off. It worked! This is very important to me as I use this camera to convert family videos of my friends to DVDs (editing in chapters even). Thanks so much!! You saved me a lot of aggravation.
I might just try pulling them all out again (& again) and making sure they are pushed in securely. I found that it was so touchy that the slightest difference might make it work or not work.@@aidencarroll8039
Thank you for your timely and very informative video. It was significantly helpful and solved my problem as well. I want to add a couple of points to your offered points which are: first that the cables could be hot-glued or tapped and what I did was glue them once they were in. And secondly, the first two attempts were unsuccessful as you suggested with those two cables, but there is another cable -- once I removed that and put it back, it worked like a charm which should be credited to your video. Thanks again
Did what you recommend on a Panasonic sd90, managed to get the back case off, but the ribbons were tiny and looked very delicate, so I just opted for a spray of WD40, and the result?..........Magnificent success. Kudos to you Tampatec, round of applause from me.
Thank you for this video - I have a sneaky feeling that this is what has happened to our HDR-CX105. The only question I have, is to check how to remove the rear cover from the flip-out screen on this particular camera? I can see that there are two small Philips-head screws on the inside, which are awkward, but just about ok to get to - but can't see any others! I'd like to know exactly how the cover is secured on, as I didn't want to break anything inadvertently. Thanks once again for sharing this ribbon tip.
Unfortunately, this solution didn't work for me either. My ribbon cables all seemed tightly connected, but I re-seated them again anyways. Looks like I'm off to hunt for a new camera. I appreciate the video you made though as your instructions were clear and easy to understand.
Thank you. Your technique offers me a start on resetting the touchscreen on my XA10. I will try it. However, in the past years, my camera endured extreme abuse. It hit rocks on Kilimanjaro, got stolen and thrown in a Nairobi township, soaked by rain in the Czech Republic. I hope I can reset the screen. I shall return to update if successful -- or not. Thank you.
THANKS A LOT! Simple and easy to fix, another video tutorial says to replace the flex cable or the LCD and I almost mess my camera, thanks I watched your video and I fixed it. God bless you my friend.
Hi! I have a Sony DCR-SR50 that it works well but the LCD screen looks a lot blurry... Do you know how can I fix that? Or better said... The workaround you show will work as well?
Hello , thank you for the great video. However in my case, I have this exact model, the touch screen buttons , still are not working on the screen, the left regular buttons are working, do you have any recommendations for this ? Thanks in advance for your time.
I just solved problems of mine by removing all cables( Not only two but 3) from it and reinstalled them. After that, I made sure the wires are tightly inserted and then by using regular constant glue it stayed there. Also, I did reset the camera itself by pressing that tiny hole using a sharp nail a few times. Good luck
Hey, don't give up. I tried several times and it didn't work and I kept doing it and it finally did work. Do all the ribbons you see, not just the 3 in the video. Make sure they are snug and aligned. Good luck!
The big ribbon from the camera to display carries enough tension on the curve to pull loose from the clamp over time, due to opening and tilting of the screen. Yes taping ribbon flat just infront of clamp will keep it from moving 👍
Can you fix mine if I send it to you. This is the same camera I have and the touch screen does not work at all.everything else works fine. I don't know anyone who can fix it.
Sachin The View Finder displays black and white parallel lines and LCD screen of my Sony DCR TRV 355 e display blank blue screen. Could you please suggest the solution to this. Otherwise my camcorder records images and videos and also displays recorded images and videos on my PC through Image mixer software.
I have the same camera here. My screen was blue but the buttons wouldn't work. I followed your instructions but now my screen is white. The mistake I made was when I pulled the lever to remove the ribbon that controls the buttons on the front, the piece came with it. Now, I am a fix it but not a techy. Can I just solder that piece back on or do I need "special electronic soldering stuff"? Or do I have to buy a new circuit board? Help!(I just want to transfer these home movies and the only way to control the camera is thru the touch screen!)
Two of the ribbon ports don’t have latch doors and don’t want to come off. It looks like the ribbons are secure there. I reinstalled at the other 4 ribbon ports and it didn’t work unfortunately.
I have a JVC GZ-MG50U and when I open up the door everything around what would be the picture is visible but it doesn't display what the camera is pointing at. Any suggestions?
Sadly, as excited as we were to try this, it didn’t work for us. I was trying to watch my son‘s baby in little kid videos for Mother’s Day. We followed the instructions to the t but nothing. We welcome any further advice! Thanks!
I own a sony DCR-HC21 handycam from 2005, I did what you did and it didnt work for me :\ When I go to calibrate and touch on the screen the ''x'' are moving so I know the touchscreen is working, but when I need to use the touch screen it doesnt work.. do you know what could be the issue, thank you
The third ribbon you removed...i could not see very well when you removed it, which way do you open the 'lock' on it? The other two I was able to get...
well, I can't seem to find the repair video I need. I've seen it, I can find it by others that are 23 min long! I have an ipod touch four that won't hold a charge, can you tell me how too find that episode???
Qué amable que se toma el tiempo para compartir sus conocimientos. Es difícil encontrar información por lo mismo de que son cámaras ya obsoletas. Mil gracias!
The ribbon cable sockets are glued on. I popped the big one off the board while trying to open the clamp-oops. Devil to get it back correctly. No more LCD light.
I tried with mine but the cables/strips are quite tight and stable already... so I couldn't really do anything not fix my camera :( I was really hoping your video would help but nada. Everything works but the buttons on the LCD do not respond. Do you have any idea on what I should do next? take it to a shop? Thanks for the video anyway 👍🏼
Any luck yet? My buttons are not responding either but the rest of the camera works. I broke a piece while doing the video repair. Just hoping it's user error and still fixable.
I have a similar problem with one of my old cameras (Sony Handycam HC28). readjusting the cables didn't work. I have a feeling the flex cable itself is broken somewhere. So I have ordered a new part and will have to install a new one.
Hey there, did that ever end up working? I have a HC28 as well, reseating the cables worked for 2 months but now its back unresponsive. Wonder if I should look for a new cable.
Hey, don't give up. I tried several times and it didn't work and I kept doing it and it finally did work. Do all the ribbons you see, not just the 3 in the video. Make sure they are snug and aligned. Good luck!
You must be using the wrong size Phillips micro screwdriver. Any difficulty taking these micro screws off is likely due to the tool you are using. If you use the wrong size Phillips screwdriver, you can damage these screw heads very easily. And then you will have a heck of a time removing them.
What to do if display not working in canon Dc 320 camcorder camera...... How to solve the problem....... I can only see images in lens..... The display not working at all.... Plz help me to solve this problem....??
I knew it had to be a ribbon cable gotten loose, I just couldn`t find the hiding spot of the screws on the inside. If you wouldn`t have showed me I would still be searching.
