My PowerShot A650 IS...the lens opens and closes

This video covers troubleshooting steps for a lens error.
And this link provides additional steps for this problem:
http://camerarepair.blogspot.com/2007/12/fixing-lens-error-on-digital-camera.html

This is probably THE most common problem with digital cameras. Try these procedures.

Try these procedures.

Hi,

Checkout this tip about digital camera error messages


Lens Errorfix for Digital Camera

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it shows lens error restart camera

Try these procedures.

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?

This is probably THE single most common failure among digital cameras. There's a halfway chance of fixing it yourself, described here: http://camerarepair.blogspot.com/2007/12/fixing-lens-error-on-digital-camera.html

Try the procedures in this tip.

Hi

What you are seeing is a generic stuck lens error message, turning off the camera and turning it on again will not fix the lens unfortunately.

Your lens needs to be cleaned or repaired, and if it cant be repaired it needs to be replaced. There are online places that will do it for a decent price and there are others that overcharge by way too much.

Fixya rules prevent me from giving you a link to anything off Fixya that would help you fix your camera.

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