How do you fix stuck camera lens?

Lens errors are fairly common. Usually it's sand or grit interfering with the lens extension mechanism. Or the camera's been dropped with the lens extended. Or the camera has been powered on, but the lens had been blocked preventing its extension.

There are several things that you can do to try to correct it. These home fixes seem to work for less than 50% of the lens errors. If the camera is out of warranty, they're worth a try. If you can't fix the lens yourself or don't want to try you can also have it repaired online. See the "digital camera replacement parts" link below for a business where you can buy a lens or have them install it for you for reasonable prices.