no "click" - memory stick not connecting into Cyber-shot DSC-P30

My previous post was a bit unclear; I'll try and clarify the issue:

I purchased a Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P30 on Ebay for $40, described as
"in new condition." I received it today and it is in fact in pristine
shape with all documentation, cables, CD and memory stick. This
afternoon I attempted to set it up and take some sample pics. The
problem is that you can't properly insert the memory stick. There's
no "click." I tried pushing it in place with the power on until the
stick is recognized and then closing the cover, but the recognition is
lost; the camera can't read the card - "NO MEMORY STICK." I
played with it a few times and once I was able to push the card into
the camera where it successfully recognized the card, and I was able
to take a few pictures. But that only worked once.

I'm not very concerned about the possibility of having gotten ripped
off for $40. The seller has 100 percent positive feedback and I'm
confident he'll agree to a refund, however, I'd like to keep the
camera instead, if i can get it to work properly. I like the camera.
It was intended as a gift for my young daughter. It's ruggedly
constructed and easy enough to operate for an eight year old.

Has anyone ever had a problem like this, and if so, is it an easy fix,
generally speaking?

TIA,
Jeff

 

Could you not wedge a small piece of foam rubber between the flap and the
top of the memory? The flap would then hold the memory in place.

 

I know, but if I go out and purchase another Memory Stick and the
fault is within the camera I'll be compelled to purchase another Sony
product. But the suggstion is very reasonable. I know there are
different Memory Stick variations that work with upgraded and newer
Sony models. Where can I find a cheap, standard, 4MB, memory stick
just for the sake of making sure it's not the camera? Thanks, Jeff

 

realistically, a 64MB memory card rather....

 

eBay.
I see on the first page prices under $4 w/$4 shipping.
How cheap do you want?
No friends with Sony cameras? How about a local camera club, or local
computer user group?

 

Hello, Jeff:

Buy a Memory Stick, locally, and save the receipt. If it doesn't work in
your Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P30, simply return it, for a refund.

As to the camera, itself, just get your money back, if it still refuses
to behave. There are plenty of cheap, similar models, on eBay.

Be sure to find one that >doesn't< take proprietary memory cards (e.g.,
Memory Stick), next time; choose SD, instead, as it's the most common
type, by far, nowadays.

Good luck and happy hunting!


Cordially,
John Turco <>

 

That's exactly what I had intended on doing, however "Memory Stick
Pro" is what's available in local stores, not "Memory Stick." It's
not compatitble with this older camera. Anyway I ordered a "Memory
Stick" for a few dollars on Ebay. Maybe it will work, maybe it won't.
It is an excellent suggestion. The Ebay seller who sold me the camera
already committed to a full refund.

Thanks for all of your responses... it really helped. If the camera
ends up working with a new Memory Stick, which is my hope, I'll let
you know.

Jeff

 

The camera works fine; it WAS the memory stick. I received a
replacement in the mail today and it works. Removed it, put it in
again, and it worked. I appreciate the advice and suggestions from
the group.

Thanks,
Jeff

 

Hello, Jeff:

You're welcomed, and congratulations. Now, tell your little girl to get
out there and snap some pictures! <g>


Cordially,
John Turco <>