Camera lens wont open or close after being dropped. it won't turn on and take pictures

The gear linkage in the lens is seized or is out of alignment, this is a job for a camera specialist, I recommend estimate first.

Try the procedure in this tip.

without opening the camera. I can say there might PCB contents broken or lens barrels problem

Lines across your pictures or pictures too bright are due to the shutter not closing correctly or at all.
to check this- turn camera on, turn off flash, turn camera around and look into the lens. Adjust the zoom so that the shutter and internal lens comes up to the end of the lens and whatch as you take a picture. You should see the shutter close completely over the lens. If it doesn't move or does not close over completely then there is your problem.
If camera was dropped it could have jammed the shutter open or obstructed it in some way from closing completely.
camera will require repair/ service.
You may have some luck if you power up and down your camera numerous times before taking a picture. The action of the lens opening and closing may free the shutter.

check the lens the lens might be closed if are open and hold for 5 seconds if it doesnt work take it to a specialist

FOLLOW this procidure open the camera then rotate the lens and set it like it was before

Same problem. The lens is stuck in the zoom position. When the camera is turned on, the lens moves a just afraction like it want to fully open or close, then the camera beeps and prompts with the "Lens Error" Restart Camera. Solutions?

my camera is doing the same thing but i dropped it once and ever since it won't open anymore... it's definetely broken right? this sucks

Damage to the lens Mechanism is a repair shop job- or contact Kodak tech support for further advice.

Hello Gruntny, in order to repair this Camera you will have to replace the OPTICS UNIT (ED13A). Please contact your nearest Sony Service. Best regards, Arpad