The part inside that holds the film in place and moves film to the next picture is broken in my Minolta freedom 160 - can you fix this.

Try cleaning the contacts in the camera and clean the film canister. You can also try putting self adhive tape on the DX Area of the film cassette and set the film speed ASA manually.

What is the DX code on a film roll?
The DX code is the silver and black pattern on almost every film cartridge. Inside most electronic film cameras, there is a series of metal pins that read the code and tell your camera what your film speed is.

Film DX-code sticker - Decisive Moment

You are the only person to encounter this issue, so you may need professional repair.

https://www.google.com/search?q=Minolta+Freedom+Zoom+70C+not+reading+DX+Codes

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hi dude

Was it shot with the (I presume cine) camera upside down ? All I can suggest is that you get it transferred to DVD, copy it to computer, then use VLC (free) to edit it and invert it.

The film counter moves without the film inside the camera.
You will need to replace the film counter assembly.

Sounds like a broken gear or linking arm. It will cost as much to fix as to replace. You now have a very nice Minolta paperweight, lol.
Those neat little film cameras are now a thing of the Ebay, LOL. Since many are dumping them for digital, they're quite available at good prices now.

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No. If the camera pulled the film back into the roll with a low battery, you wouldn't be able to take any pictures, rendering the film, useless. Don't worry about it, and if it REALLY bugs you, keep fresh batteries in it.

changing the batteries have no effect on film transport, just a coincidence. take the bottom cover off and check the white plastic gear on the film take up side of the camera. if it is broken your X700 may not be repairable as no new parts are available.
push the re-wind button in and try to charge the shutter again. remove film first. if it still just goes part way then a gear is stripped. try to find a camera repair shop that may have good used parts available.

Just rewind the film like it was finished.

Broken gears in Advance Assembly.
Needs service.

have you tried manually rewind ... there must be a button provided at the bottom ..... if not then get it manually removed by a photo shop ...as you wont b having a darkroom and you might ruin the pictures.......