Bloody Caterhams!!

[mikey_p]

My little Canon Ixus 40's been through a lot, however drifting Caterhams is obviously too much for it. The camera was in my pocket and I managed to smash the LCD screen on (im guessing) one of the rivets/screws on the inside of the car from being thrown side to side so violently.
Does anyone know of a good place to get this screen replaced as im out of warrenty, or do I have to go through Canon?
Guess I'll have to drift a lot smoother next time

[GetCarter]

I'd lay a 10p bet that it'll be cheaper to buy a new camera.

[GetCarter]

mikey_p said:

Guess I'll have to drift a lot smoother next time

like this perhaps? >> drift (1mb wmv)

Edited by GetCarter on Monday 11th September 14:13

[mikey_p]

GetCarter said:

mikey_p said:

Guess I'll have to drift a lot smoother next time

like this perhaps? >> drift (1mb wmv)

Edited by GetCarter on Monday 11th September 14:13

Yea that would be a massive improvement, he didnt even hit any other cars or walls

[te51cle]

Yep, I think its upgrade time.

[mikey_p]

te51cle said:

Yep, I think its upgrade time.

I don't think so. I can barely afford to pay for the Auto Trader advert to try and sell my car, let alone a new camera . I would however try and scrape a few quid together to pay for a new LCD screen.
There must be a way.

[olf]

mikey_p said:

te51cle said:

Yep, I think its upgrade time.

I don't think so. I can barely afford to pay for the Auto Trader advert to try and sell my car, let alone a new camera . I would however try and scrape a few quid together to pay for a new LCD screen.
There must be a way.

Only suggestion I would have is to scan ebay for a broked one ala http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Canon-Digital-I

and then get busy with a screw driver. Might be worth taking yours apart first to see if it is possible.

[joust]

mikey_p said:

te51cle said:

Yep, I think its upgrade time.

I don't think so. I can barely afford to pay for the Auto Trader advert to try and sell my car, let alone a new camera . I would however try and scrape a few quid together to pay for a new LCD screen.
There must be a way.

That's the problem, I'd guess about £100-200 to get that fixed unfortuantly.

You can ring Canon on
Repairs: 0870 241 2161
Spare Parts: 01782 413 611
to ask them.

Or, ring these guys as they really know their beans.

www.fixationuk.com/repairs.htm

J

[mikey_p]

Thanks for the advice, but I've managed to find a fairly local place that will replace the LCD screen for £50 plus VAT which is pretty good if you ask me.
Their called Colchester Camera Repair Service which is an authorised service centre for Canon and Olympus.
I dropped it off today and hope to pick it up tomorrow so i'll let you know if they are any good. and thanks again.

[mikey_p]

Well i've picked up my camera and its working fine again. They replaced the screen the same day I dropped it off and at a cost of £58 so i'd definatly give Colchester Camera Repair Service a .