Canon PowerShot S30

[domcharlie]

I dropped my camera a couple times and it had survived until one day I realize (not right after the drop) there's some loose part. When I shake it there's a noise like something is loose inside. I turned it on and it turned on fine.. but about a minute or 2 after that it just died. The LCD (http://www.fixya.com/support/t766082-need_disassembly_guide_sd750#) went out and there's no sign of life. The zoom lens (http://www.fixya.com/support/t766082-need_disassembly_guide_sd750#) is in an extending position. I reseat/replace the battery but it didn't help.. It's completely dead - no power. So I tried to take it apart but seems like the front cover doesn't want to come off. In the process, I shook the camera and 2 screws fell off (no more noise when I shake it) but I have no idea where they came from.. I would like to get a disassembly guide or instructions to see if I can find where the screws belong. Any suggestions?

[kyosei]

I'd say those drops may have hastened your S30's demise. Remember, it's not the fall that hurts, just the sudden stop at the end! I'm sure Canon could repair it & I think you can even get a quote from their website. They also have some sort of trade-in program they'll tell you about if you call the support line (in the USA at least).