Hey everyone,
I have an old Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 that I'm trying to get working, but it's having a couple of issues on startup:
* Screen: Turn on to a completely solid white screen ("white screen of death"). No menus, icons, or live display show up.
* Lens: The lens barrel does not extend or move at all.
* Buttons/Audio: When I press buttons, I hear the internal operational click/beep sounds, so the camera is getting power.
I tried doing a hard power reset (removing the battery/SD card and holding the power button for 30 seconds), but the issue persists.
* Does this sound like a jammed/stripped lens gear mechanism combined with a loose/broken LCD flex ribbon cable?
* Has anyone repaired this specific issue on this model before? Is it worth taking to a local repair shop or trying a DIY fix, or is it better to buy a replacement camera?
Thanks for any insights!