I've had my camera for 8 months & it just stopped working about 2 months ago. I thought the battery had just died & tried recharging using different cables, outlets & computers. No matter what I do, it simply will no longer power up. Any ideas?

May be from a short inside (loose screw), possibly a bad battery caused it, or maybe just failed. Try this site: www.camerasandparts.com They are just great for the Powershots that need reviving. That's all they deal with are these Canon Powershots and they are great all around. They have a service package on their site for your specific problem on the SD1300 and for $79, you get the repair, the service for the camera and shipping back included. Probably the best place out there for service on these models, they do very professional work on these cameras. Good luck with it.