How to fix a Polaroid SX-70 that isn't powering on - Troubleshooting Tips

In this series of troubleshooting tips, we walk through common issues with the Polaroid SX-70. Our team at Brooklyn Film Camera are specially trained Polaroid experts and these tips can help you out in a pinch!
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[@tacobellshitter3666]

Oh my god…
This actually works!
I bought a camera that was untested and slotted a used 600 pack into it to test it and it didn’t work, I pumped it up and put a pack with more juice and it slurred itself to life.
Who even thought of this.
And better yet, it all works beautifully

[@VitulaJoy]

Is there a second tip?

[@cgonias]

Thought my camera was a dud for the last year and a half and this fix worked.. can't thank you enough!

[@brooklynfilmcamera]

So glad this worked!

[@fiposki9437]

What if my sx70 doesn't power up when I put in a new cartridge?

[@mattcarr2608]

Great tip! I was just going to take it in for repair but pumpint the bellows did the trick. Thanks!

[@somephotovideos]

I thought the Polaroid One Step I bought on FB Marketplace was a bust when it wouldn’t power on with brand new film. I pumped the bellows on it like you recommended it and it powered right up! Great tip!

[@harryminack4385]

You’re a god damn legend

[@d1llp1ckl3zz5]

Do you do this with film inside or no?

[@OkieRoamer]

I have a couple issues 1. My door latch is broken, where can i find a replacement? 2. Will the broken latch not let the camera operate? I put in a new pack of film and pumped the bellows, didn't work. So i took a toothpick and pushed up the contact switch(S7?), that's under the latch, and it finally spit out the dark slide. It doesn't do anything when i push up the door.

[@SelVanaShow]

i pumped the bellows and the motor started running, but then after putting a new pack of film, it stopped working. do you know what could be wrong?

[@lolo-be7wr]

There are three posts on mine in the cartridge bay, the batteries terminals look okay but one to the right of looking at it head on has some corrosion, I don't have any expertise with fixing camera equipment but of anyone knows a good way to sand the terminals without scratching the mirror and without disassembling please let me know

[@885818499]

I own a bunch of SX-70 film and I’m afraid it will go bad. Iv had the film for almost a year.

[@floydtron]

Prooobably too late, but always remember to keep your film in a fridge if you're not using them. Sounds silly but Polaroid recommends it as it keeps the chemicals in the film from going bad.

[@charlottebligh649]

I really want an SX-70, but that university budget isn't doing me any favors -_-