Coolpix S230 flash does not work even with updated firmware, red flash warning light blinks but no flash

I would get it fixed at a Yamaha Service Centre, as you don't have the test equipment to find which failed component is causing it to shut down and protect itself.

The only thing you might try is looking for bulging or split capacitors. That WOULD cause circuit protection, because they are power stores and smoothers.

Corrupted firmware. A firmware update is necessary. These blinks [flashes] are fault indication (Error Codes). From the number of blinks occur at one time switch ON, you can get an idea about the faulty circuit section inside it. This will make repair easy. These are called blinking codes. Make sure about the exact number of blinking of the standby/power LED, by switching On & OFF the set, for at least two times. Count it carefully. If you wish to get some details, check the site linked here. It has details about blinking codes, and fault locating procedure, to many popular brand TVs and other devices. http://electronicshelponline.blogspot.com/

When your flash light (I mean the part that gives the flash) or the capacitor that stores the power for the flash are defect. you won't see a flash. When a red light comes on, when actually the flash should fire, the most likely the capacitor is defect. The electronics sensed it could not reach the voltage needed to fire the flash.
It also could mean your battery can't deliver enough to charge the capacitor, but is that was the case the battery indicator should tell you.

Hello there vincent

If you have the red blinking light then you have the RED light of death AKA the RLOD.

The light is a warning sign to let you know something is wrong. I can give you the quick explanation, There are 2 chips on the motherboard inside the PS3, the GPU (graphics) and the CPU (brain), when playing the ps3 the solder heats up and when you finish playing it cools down, over time this will cause the soldering to crack and the chips to lose connection with the motherboard and you get the RLOD.

WHERE TO GO FROM HERE

Option 1 - Call Sony

In warranty the Price is Free, out of warranty the Price is $150, the whole process is 4-6 weeks

You can call Sony and they will collect the PS3, repair/replace, and deliver the PS3 back to you

Option 2 - Fix it your Self

You can use a PS3 fix manual to get this fixed easily and at home using household tools you probably already own.

Click Here For The PS3 Manual which has helped so many people like you.

Good luck

Best regards

Peter

If there is a problem with the flash itself or the mainboard connection to the flash it will not charge. If the flash won't charge then it won't go off when you take a picture. The only way to fix the problem is to replace the flash with a good used one and see if that fixes it. If not, then you need to replace the mainboard. Good used parts can usually be found online for cheap; that auction website doesn't pay me to type their name, so I don't, sorry. Hope this helps!

Thomas Drayton
Owner, www.darntoothysam.com
Affordable Digital Camera Repair

The drive will not update itself automatically. You will have to download the firmware update and update it yourself. You may also want to get the latest Manager software that is Windows 7 compatible.

Firmware Version 2.064: https://iomega-na-en.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/iomega_na_en.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=21149
Iomega Home Storage Manager (Windows) https://iomega-na-en.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/iomega_na_en.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=21688
The blue indicator light is the Drive Capacity LED - Displays drive capacity information without logging into the administration tool.
a) Off: Drive is below 70% full. b) Flashing blue: Device busy. Drive Starting up or shutting down. c) Solid blue: Warning! Drive is over 70% full. d) Solid orange: Caution! Drive is over 85% full. e) Flashing orange: Critical! Drive is over 95% full. f) Alternating Blue/yellow: DHCP Server Unavailable. Your Home Media Network Hard Drive was not able to get an IP address. Check the network connections and router settings.
The white indicator light is the Status/Activity LED - Indicates the Home Media Drive's power and drive activity status.
a) Solid white: Drive powered up and ready. b) Flashing white: Drive in use, transferring data (reading / writing). c) Solid red: Drive not ready/Drive Failure. d) Alternating white/red: Boot device not found.

did you ever figure out how to fix it because mine is doing it now

u have to change the battery by using 2100 mh ur broblem will resolved

Hello,

There is an update for your printer. This is a firmware update. A firmware update, rewrites code located on the printer's main system board. The latest update is dated 10/17/08.

Flashing firmware does not have a go back element or undo, so it is really important that we verify your model and what seiries of printer you have. I suspect you have a CLP-300 Series printer and that the 310 of the 300 just describes some features added or left off and even who you purchased it from, in many cases.

Please look at these two photos and then post the data off the name plate for your model number in particular.



You will notice there are two lines to include in your reply.
1.) The Model: (first line)
2.) M/C entry (second to last entry in this photo of the label.

Once you verify this and I post the firmware update link for you, you will need to follow the instructions I include below.

Regards,
Worldvet


[from Samsung.com PDF file on this firmware upgrade]

Samsung has released a new Software upgrade file for print quality, automatic error recovery, and toner save mode on color laser printers.

Procedure to Set-up Download Mode on Your Printer - CLP-300 series
Turn power off.
While holding down the ‘STOP’ button on the Printer, turn the Printer back on.
Keep holding down the ‘STOP’ button until all the LEDs turn orange.
Then release the ‘STOP’ button, and press it again, one more time.

1. How to Upgrade
Please make sure to check the printer model number before performing the firmware upgrade.
2. Release Notes
Improved on light printing quality at low temperature environment
Automatic error recovery at abnormal operation
Toner save mode by optimized toner supplying
3. Caution
After firmware upgrade is completed, green LED lights will light up.
Do not turn off the printer before green LED lights turns on. A power interruption will corrupt the process.
If the printer is connected by a USB cable, disconnect all other USB devices, except your keyboard & mouse, from the computer.
If possible, be certain the Printer is connected to a BackUPS

Firmware Update Confirmation Instruction
Model CLP-300 series
When firmware upgrade is started, status LED light will start blinking.
As the printer reinitializes, status LED light will automatically turn off and then on.
Firmware upgrade is complete when status LED stays on green.

After firmware upgrade is completed, the LCD will display the message ‘Ready Copy’ and the LEDs will stay on green.

4. If there is an Error after firmware upgrade
If LED is on red or blinking after firmware upgrade, set-up download mode again and re-try the firmware upgrade.

This isn't a firmware problem. This looks like a defective CCD imager. If so, Canon should will this for you for free, including free shipping both ways. This is regardless of your camera's warranty status. Please check the following two links for more info:

http://camerarepair.blogspot.com/2007/11/canon-digital-cameras-showing-black.html

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=PgComSmModDisplayAct&fcategoryid=225&modelid=13390&keycode=2112&id=29819

Applicable cameras include:
A40, A60, A70, A75, A80, A85, A95, A300, A310, S1 IS, S60, S200, S230, S330, S400, S410, S500, SD100, SD110, IXUS V2/300/400/430/500, IXY Digital 200a/300a/400/450/500