Kodak V803 I think this is due to the camera being dropped: The camera switches on but all that appears on the viewscreen is a white light accompanied by black patches of distortion. The distortion suggests that the camera has suffered an impact as it has the appearance of a smashed window - with lines of distortion running across the screen. The view screen itself - is in tact - no evidence of impact - cracks or dents. I cannot get rid of this screen distortion no matter what button I press. When I press the shutter button as if to take a picture - the flash works and it whirrs - like a picture has been taken. However - nothing appears on the screen except the distortion. The lens is working fine - zooming in and out. Any suggestions as to what I can do, whether I can fix it, or who can? The warranty documentation has been lost :( I love this camera - please don't say it's knackered! Claire x I have the same problem with my Kodak EasyShare C513. As far as I remember, I've never dropped my camera or came close to damaging it. It still takes pics just fine, but you cannot see what you're shooting. When you turn the camera on, all there is is a white screen with black dots and it appears to be cracked but is not like some of you have described. I really do not want to have to get a new sceen seeing as I just bought this camera refurbished a few months ago on overstock.com. I love the camera, it's great, but I'm hoping someone has a solution that does not involve buying a new lense.

Consider NOT connecting the camera to the computer.

The best way to download pictures from your camera to your computer involves removing the memory card from the camera and plugging it into a card reader (either built-in to the computer or connected via USB or FireWire). This is likely to be faster than connecting the camera to the computer, and won't run down your camera's batteries.

Once the card is plugged in, it will appear to your computer as a removable drive. You can use the operating system's drag&drop facility to copy pictures from the card to the computer's hard drive. Or you can use any photo cataloging program.

E-mail your question to Kodak at: http://www.kodak.com/global/en/service/contactKodak/email/consumerDigital_contact.jhtml?pq-path=13452

You have damaged/disconnnected the video data ribbon replace if needed

you should call KODAK Technical Support thru this number 1800 235 6325 op 12 op 2

i had the same problem, if you try to turn the lens in as if you turning a dile, the lens will go back in manually once you have the lens completly in again, as if the camera is switched off, then turn the camera back on at the power button and the camera will operate as normal, this worked for me i hope it works for you too.

turn the red eye pre-flash ON.... press the self-timer/burst mode button

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I think you can start by calling their global office in the Philippines

Kodak Service & Support, Commercial Imaging Group,
Kodak Philippines Ltd
2247 Chino Roces Avenue
Makati City Philippines 1299

(Direct line) 63 2 8431462 and
(trunkline) 63 2 8100331 exts. 210, 201
Fax 63 2 8137907

You can also check malls, I'm sure there will be a center that do repair on kodak digital cameras.

The solution is try to open it with your finger as gental as you can so you dont damage the lent.

That hapen to me twice.

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It would appear you have a damaged LCD screen. The same problem happened to my daughter's V803. The camera will take pictures fine but you will only be able to see them if you download them onto a PC. A replacement screen can be easily ordered and replaced. Call Eastman Kodak. Their parts department can be reached at (800) 431-7278 ext 3. Tell them the model number of your camera and tell them you want to order a LCD screen for it. The cost of the new screen is $31.00 + $15.00 shipping. Don't let them talk you into sending it back for repair. You are looking at a repair bill over $80.00. To replace the screen, remove all of the small philips head screws that are in the chrome band that runs around the center ridge of the camera. After removing the screws, you will be able to separate the rear half of the camera from the front half. The LCD screen is pressed into a rubber gasket in the rear half of the camera. You will see that there is a small, flat orange ribbon cable that connects the old LCD screen to a black connector on the camera's motherboard. Using a VERY small flat blade screw driver, pry up the top tab on black connector. This will unlock the connector and allow you to remove the flat ribbon cable from the black connector. Remember the orientation of the old screen and its cable as you will want to replaced the new screen and cable exactly the way the original was installed. Using the same small flat blade screw driver, pry out the old display. Install the new display into the rubber gasket into the back half of the camera. Insert the ribbon cable into the mother board's black connector and press down on the panel to lock the cable into place. Lay the rear half of the camera face down on the table (rear buttons facing down) and place the front half of the camera over top of the rear half. This will allow you to put the camera back together and help prevent the new LCD screen from falling back out. The LCD screen has pads attached to the surface behind it. When you reinstall the front half of the camera, those pads help hold the LCD screen in place with pressure from the motherboard. Replace all of the screws. If you did it correctly, the camera will operate like new. Last word of advice. Buy a padded hard shell case for this camera. These cameras are well known for LCD screen failures due to shocks and drops.

Good Luck!
- Jim