Pentax K10D Both LCD screens are blank

Only Pentax DA and FA J lenses and D FA/FA/F/A lenses having an "A" position on the aperture ring can be used with this camera.

The lens you have is HSM DG

This is usually a memroy issue. When a digital camera snaps a photo, it saves it to a buffer until it can write it to the memory card.

Try a different memory card. If this does not fix your issue then unfortunately the issue is with the buffer memory. This might be fixed with a firmware wipe but it might also need expert repair.

Have you tried a glare shield, or LCD hood?

A glare shield reduced reflections, whilst an LCD hood folds out and provides "miniature shade" to assist in viewing.

Here's a 2.5" example (for pentax). Generic ones (such as Delkin) are cheaper.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LCD-Hood-Protector-for-Pentax-K10D-K110D-K100D-Super_W0QQitemZ390160188648QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Photography_DigitalCamAccess_RL?hash=item5ad75c04e8

For more types, search for "LCD Hood" on eBay, Cameras

Hi,
Repairing the camera is little bit tough for a end user but it can be repaired in any service center as it is a Pentax k10D I will recommend you to keep this camera because this days getting a Japan made camera is as tough as getting water in desert.

Pentax K10D shutter release won't function, mirror doesn't open, all else normal.

Clean the contacts on the camera body and the lens where they connect with a cotton swab lightly dampened with rubbing alcohol.

Ok unfortunately this is not a DIY fix on a Sunday afternoon at the kitchen table over a Moheto. Whether its the view finder or the LCD or just about any problem with a camera it should go to a reputable dealer and they will arrange for the shipping and repair. The electronics and mechanics are so precise in these cameras even if you were to change out the physical part the chances of you getting it back together right is slim to none

In the custom settings there is a setting to disable this function, the camera will give a message on the LCD there is no card installedafter this is changed.

First you should only have submitted it for repair after getting the dealer to sign a document detailing all visible defects. Othewise you are just arguing over whether the camera was damaged before sending it away for servicing.

It would be the dealers resposnibility to make sure tha camera was taken care of during the repair, even if the damage was not their fault. It is up tho them to make sure that the repair is carried out satifactorily. They should take it up with their repairer if they have a problem. It should be a Pentax approved repaired for such a recent model, so this should not be a problem for them.

Getting them to sign a description as outlined, will also protect the dealer. (And the repairer) as this will hlp establish that the camera was OK when they sent it to the repairer, but they must ensure that it is delivered to the repairer in the same condition, so if sent by post it is their respinsibility to make sure it arrives in good condition. (Often the repairer arranges whipping though, so that they can ensure that the service is adequate. Trust me, some of the things I get in for repair are applaingly packed,)

To rectify the problem the body panel will need replacing and this will mean the part will need to be ordered from Pentax. It won't be cheap, but that should not be your problem. You did not cause the damage.

This damage alone though should not prevent the camer being used, as this is quite a robust camera designed to take rough handling. That is not however the point.

If you cannot get the dealer to admit responsibilty, then unfortunatley there is little you can do except contact Pentax directly with a complaint. To sell new Pentax cameras they must be a licenced dealer, and Pentax can use this to apply pressure if they think that you have reasonable cause for complaint.

Ok here it is open the camera and re insert the fine lcd ribbon into is holder problem solved. Your camera must have had a sharp knock to dislodge the lcd screen and pulling out the ribbon. Worked for me.
Cheers