Viewing screen has lost 90% of clarity.

Yes the LCD screen can be repaired but this camera is a low cost camera but it may not be worth getting it repaired.
Take the camera to a digital camera repairer for a quote then you can decide whether to get it repaired or buy a new camera.

Hello

White/black/or "staticy" screens are indications that the CCD sensor has failed. It is the image sensor that the camera sees with. The camera itself may be operating just fine otherwise, but you can no longer see anything (as the camera can not) via the LCD screen (as it is relaying what the CCD sensor sees).

Unfortunately, your camera will have to be repaired. However, with a camera of that age, you may be better served by purchasing a new one, which will have more features for around the same price as a repair.

The hinge unit(with wires) needs to be replaced. If you can DIY, this may help: How to fix an intermittent display LCD on Canon PowerShot S5IS

I replaced mine myself. I bought a lcd screen brand new off ebay and they gave me a few simple instructions and I replaced it myself, and I'm a chick!!! It really was easy and cost about $40 otherwise I was told around $90. Just had to buy a real small phillips head screwdriver! Good luck!

Had the same problem myself, I purchased a new lcd from ebay (user name: ProphotoSD). He has tons of factory LCD's, cost around 90$. Please note that if you cracked the clear cover above the lcd that is a separate piece however it wont effect the lcd working (this piece is also replaceable). Then I found a simple tutorial for disassembling the camera body on google. Took me like 25 min, very simple job, just need a very small phillips head screw driver. Hope this helps!

Sounds like a cracked LCD screen. You may be able to fix it if you can find a replacement screen. I usually search ebay for a broken camera with other problems that I can cannibalize. Here's some examples on LCD replacement. Don't recommend that you try this yourself, unless you have some experience and are comfortable with electronics.

http://camerarepair.blogspot.com/2007/11/fixing-or-replacing-broken-lcd-screen.html

Otherwise, the cost of professional repair is usually beyond the value of this camera. A better option is to sell the camera on ebay for other repair hobbyists to attempt replacing the screen for themselves. You actually may get a good price for the camera IF it's still capable of taking pictures.

There is not an actual camera repair manual (if only!) but do not try to take the camera apart on your own. 90% of the time you'll only cause more damage to the camera.
On the bright side, there are many electronics stores that will gladly replace it for you or offer you a refurbished version of the same camera.
Needless to say, I wouldn't try to replace it on your own of fear of messing something else up.

Hi....
Canon parts and repair service is excellent. All the parts of canon powershot is readily available in the market for reasonable price.

For your reference i am giving you the site where they take up these kind of problems.
the website is " http://www.mcvr.com/canon_powershot.htm#LCD ".

Replacing a broken or cracked LCD display screen:

• Powershot A Series: $90 for most all models (a few dollars less on some)
• Powershot S Series (S30 - S80, S100-S500, S1-IS, S2-IS): $90 for most models (a few dollars less on some)
• Powershot SD200, SD300, SD400, SD630: $100 (the LCD for these models is more expensive)
• All other Powershot SD Series models (including SD700IS and 800IS): $90
• Powershot G2, G3: $90. Some other G series Powerhot models cost $10-20 more because of the higher parts cost.

The above price list is from the mentioned website.Hope my info is useful.
Bye.

Yes. the LCD is replacable. If you are technically qualified it's no big deal. Otherwise get help of a repairer.

Its complicated to replace it by yourself so just better take it to a repair center near you and let them replace it for you..

Good luck....