Has anyone had to replace their rechargeable battery yet? I think I bought this in 2006. Getting message 'replace lens cap'!
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Batteries (two of them) not dead yet. Not as good as new, though - not after 8 years of use.
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i alternate between two batteries. Assuming your lens cap is off when you take a photo, so I dont think you have anything to lose to get another battery. Just my opinion, of course.
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Thank you Guys for all your answers. Just want to ask one more question. When is the time to recharge it to prolong its lifespan? When it is completely dead, when light is red when pressing that little button or should I rely on camera battery status?
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might have over charged the batteries... they come with a charge on them out of package,, try turning the adjustable lens cover...or pulling the same cover in and out several times and see if that helps...
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@ stz417...Did you fix this problem with D300 battery?...I am having the same problem. Thanks.
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It appears Lenser does not sell replacement parts. They hold onto a 5 year warranty... so if you got it within that time they may fix it for you for free... Give them a call. I looked all over the place for you and could not come up with any parts anywhere... not even broken lights to harvest parts.. sorry.
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Thanks MC.While I was frustrated it occurred to me to do the same so I attempted to remove the battery. Like you said, "it works every time." Thank you again. I think now I'll really enjoy this camera.
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I also had similar issue, solution to this was to replace the broken lens cover, but few days later when I was just checking the lens cover, its broken part came out and my camera started working again properly, only drawback is that I dont have any lens cover more, but still the functioning has not impacted for any reason.
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Your sensor might be dirty - this requires professional cleaning. The battery would have nothing to do with it. Your lens might be set to MF (manual focus) on accident too!
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Same problem here! After I opened the box I charged the battery till the light turned green. Put the battery in the camera, put the film pack in, the black film cover came out (so I assume I put the film in right), turned the camera on but all the symbols are blinking and I'm not able to make a picture. After reading here I put the battery again in the charger and now the light turns orange!! But I just took it out because it was green?!?! Now I'm just gonna wait till it's green again and see if it will work. Does anyone have any others tips for me?XO
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I had a similar problem (battery wouldn't hold a charge). I purchased another replacement from Amazon and still the same problem. I sent the camera to the Nikon repair facility in Long Island NY and they sent it back in the same condition with the note that I used a non-Nikon battery. I played that game and ordered a Nikon battery, charged it up and, you guessed it, same problem. Sent it back to Nikon with the Nikon battery and got it back with the same condition. My assessment? That repair facility is staffed by idiots who are unsupervised and I purchased a Sony camera to replace the Nikon. End of story.
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I just got my camera back from the Cannon Factory and they said found that it was an internal issue, they replaced "something" and sent it back and it works just fine! Sorry this isn't a more helpful post for those of you without a warranty! I'll keep looking through my paperwork at home and see if they were more specific AT ALL in stating what the mystery "something" was that didn't work. Just wanted to update as I promised I would!
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Thanks here too. Pulled on the lens. Worked first time, then got another error next on/off. Tried a few more times. So far so good now.
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Had a similar problem. I removed, then reinserted the battery. The battery can be reached on the bottom of the camera, a small latch on the plastic cover allows access to the battery. Remove the battery carefully, noting how it is situated so that it is replaced in the same position.
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Hey Vienna. I responded to your post in another thread, but I'll summarize it here. I don't own this version, but I own the CMM1000. The predecessor of this one. I've had it for over five years, and replaced the 'non user serviceable' battery at four years for a cost of 70 dollars. This version, the CM1936, has a battery specifically designed to be removed. Which would have made the process easier. I also live somewhere very /very/ hot during the summer (Kyle Texas,) which tends to trash batteries. I do recommend that you follow the manual's suggestions. These may have changed with the updated design: The mower should be on mains power whenever it isn't being used, even during the off season. If the mower shuts off during overheating, let it cool down. Don't repeatedly try to coax it to start up again immediately. Don't operate the mower if the battery indicator is in the red. Deeply discharging batteries, (Even deep discharge batteries,) reduces their lifespan. I bet that they also suggest to avoid living in, say, Texas, but I'm a bit fond of the place. :)
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i finally sent it to the nikon repair center (look on their main website for information) along with a photocopy of my warranty card and they fixed it and returned it. i hope yours is still on warranty! otherwise i have no idea how much it would cost to fix it. i've lost the "fun" momentum anyway and no longer even enjoy it. a hundred dollars down the drain. good luck with yours.
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I don't use mine but as I remember I tried putting the little cord through the little slot on the side. That slot does not work. I think it came with an adhesive patch you stuck to the lens cap.--Scott
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I'm not really sure of that? Try contacting a seller of Nikon first and then I'd contact Nikon directly via the web. They would probably sell you some replacements at a minimal cost?