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ken2k7 · Dec 8, 2004, 8:41 PM

I bought a Konica Minolta X21.

Soon after buying the camera from ebay, i noticed that when i put in batteries the camera wont start up. But when i open and close the battery slot, it then works.

About a week later, even if i open and close the slot it, the camera still doesnt work. But if i push and hold on the batter slot then it works, but if i let go then the camera goes dead.

I Know for sure that the power from the batteries isnt reaching the camera.

how would i fix this?

Thanx in advance.

calr · Dec 8, 2004, 11:08 PM

If the camera is still under warranty, take it in and get it repaired or replaced.

digcamfan · Dec 11, 2004, 11:36 PM

Make sure all battery connections are clean.

Clean carefully. Talk to local camera store on how to do so.

Go to office supply store and buy a package of the big, honkin', heavy duty rubber bands and see if that will hold battery cover on.

May look bad but may work well.

$2 or so instead of big $$$.

Just a thought...

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Dec 8, 2004, 8:41 PM	#1
ken2k7 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 2	I bought a Konica Minolta X21. Soon after buying the camera from ebay, i noticed that when i put in batteries the camera wont start up. But when i open and close the battery slot, it then works. About a week later, even if i open and close the slot it, the camera still doesnt work. But if i push and hold on the batter slot then it works, but if i let go then the camera goes dead. I Know for sure that the power from the batteries isnt reaching the camera. how would i fix this? Thanx in advance.

Dec 8, 2004, 11:08 PM	#2
calr Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 8,466	If the camera is still under warranty, take it in and get it repaired or replaced.

Dec 11, 2004, 11:36 PM	#3
digcamfan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 3,422	Make sure all battery connections are clean. Clean carefully. Talk to local camera store on how to do so. Go to office supply store and buy a package of the big, honkin', heavy duty rubber bands and see if that will hold battery cover on. May look bad but may work well. $2 or so instead of big $$$. Just a thought...