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5 MP camera with 12x optical image stabilized zoom. Released in June 2005

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camera lens will not extend

my camera lens will not extend and is stuck . I get an e18 error message. can it be fixed?

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Most likely the lens mechanism is jammed. This may happen because of dirt getting in - a few grains of sand will do it - or because the lens barrel got knocked.

Here's a general guide for resolving this type of problem.

And here's another, written by someone who I believe is also a iFixit contributor ;)

If the lens refuses to budge after you tried the various solutions offered in the guides linked above, take the camera to a reputable repairperson for a quote.

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