[Aaron757]

I think I might've broken my 350D

Basically was taking pictures today and was running out of space on 1 card, so went to switch it over to another one.

In doing so, I bent one of the pins inside and it failed to start up, which then I realised I had bent a pin after removing the card.

Now I've straightened the pin but it fails to switch on. Whenever I insert the battery, you can hear the mirror click like you would normally when you take a picture. And thats only whenever the battery makes connection with the contacts.

One of the pins was touching the body inside, could there be a chance that I short circuited the thing? Or might've blown a fuse and all it needs doing is replace the fuse?

It does sorta start up, I mean the only thing I can see on the info LCD is the icon for multishot and timer. Thats it, nothing else.

Please help!!!

And if I have to take it in for a repair, how much do you reckon it'll cost?

[Lyikmcmb]

I've tried leaving the batteries out, also taken out the internal battery too to no avail.

[markkisil]

write the manufacturer's tech people and ask them what to do etc.

[VrQsgM7c]

I think this was one of the reason why Canon & a few other's have now switched to SD cards because there is no pins to bend.

[ThisIsOK]

Just called up a certified repair centre.

They said anything between £160-£250 for a repair.

Guess I'm just gonna pay for the repair! I don't have enough money to buy a 450D nor do I want an expensive paper weight.

[shiciapsisy]

i'm pretty sure i bought my 350d fully refurbished for £200 so you might want to consider second hand/refurb models first

[Crazykz]

Where'd you get your refurb from? Thing is, I sorta want to fix it as well cos my mother got it me so it feels like I'm wasting money if I don't get it fixed.

I've seen cheaper 2nd hand 350Ds, but I'm not sure how many shots they have taken etc. Whilst this one I know exactly what's been done to it.