Ricoh GR III failed to turn on

cjfen · 02-08-2020, 07:02 AM

Failed to start up. LED showing flashing green light for 10-15 secs then a static green light. It can’t be switched on. Anyone knows what’s going on?

aaacb · 02-08-2020, 08:00 AM

I haven't seen this, but to clarify, do you mean the LED around the power button or the small status LED on the back is flashing? Is the lens opening? What happens if you hold the play button to go straight to preview without powering on the camera? I'd contact Ricoh customer support either way, they should be able to tell you if it's a warranty issue or not.

ProfessorBuzz · 02-08-2020, 08:06 AM

What happens if you remove the SD card and battery, and let it sit for a minute. Then put the battery back in (not the SD Card). Is the battery fully charge.

cjfen · 02-08-2020, 07:08 PM

Originally posted by aaacb

I haven't seen this, but to clarify, do you mean the LED around the power button or the small status LED on the back is flashing? Is the lens opening? What happens if you hold the play button to go straight to preview without powering on the camera? I'd contact Ricoh customer support either way, they should be able to tell you if it's a warranty issue or not.

It’s the small status LED on the back. Yes the lens is open, and can’t close no matter which button pressed. Holding Play button is the same problem as pressing Power button.

cjfen · 02-08-2020, 07:09 PM

Originally posted by ProfessorBuzz

What happens if you remove the SD card and battery, and let it sit for a minute. Then put the battery back in (not the SD Card). Is the battery fully charge.

Tried this method, still not working. Battery is fully charged and tested with the extra battery given, same thing.

cjfen · 02-08-2020, 07:13 PM

Had problem with the dial and sent to warranty repair a month ago. They found it to be circuit board problem and they fixed it. I hope this is not a big issue as I already sent my GR III to service twice in just less than a year. Not the third time

02-08-2020, 07:02 AM	#1
cjfen New Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Posts: 4	Ricoh GR III failed to turn on Failed to start up. LED showing flashing green light for 10-15 secs then a static green light. It can’t be switched on. Anyone knows what’s going on?

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02-08-2020, 08:00 AM	#2
aaacb Pentaxian Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,149	I haven't seen this, but to clarify, do you mean the LED around the power button or the small status LED on the back is flashing? Is the lens opening? What happens if you hold the play button to go straight to preview without powering on the camera? I'd contact Ricoh customer support either way, they should be able to tell you if it's a warranty issue or not.

02-08-2020, 08:06 AM	#3
ProfessorBuzz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 190	What happens if you remove the SD card and battery, and let it sit for a minute. Then put the battery back in (not the SD Card). Is the battery fully charge.

02-08-2020, 07:08 PM	#4
cjfen New Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Posts: 4 Original Poster	Originally posted by aaacb I haven't seen this, but to clarify, do you mean the LED around the power button or the small status LED on the back is flashing? Is the lens opening? What happens if you hold the play button to go straight to preview without powering on the camera? I'd contact Ricoh customer support either way, they should be able to tell you if it's a warranty issue or not. It’s the small status LED on the back. Yes the lens is open, and can’t close no matter which button pressed. Holding Play button is the same problem as pressing Power button.

02-08-2020, 07:09 PM	#5
cjfen New Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Posts: 4 Original Poster	Originally posted by ProfessorBuzz What happens if you remove the SD card and battery, and let it sit for a minute. Then put the battery back in (not the SD Card). Is the battery fully charge. Tried this method, still not working. Battery is fully charged and tested with the extra battery given, same thing.

02-08-2020, 07:13 PM	#6
cjfen New Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Posts: 4 Original Poster	Had problem with the dial and sent to warranty repair a month ago. They found it to be circuit board problem and they fixed it. I hope this is not a big issue as I already sent my GR III to service twice in just less than a year. Not the third time

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