A510

You are 100% right to be hesitant about the Li-ion battery in the A510. A car cabin in the Indian summer can easily hit 60°C–70°C when parked in the sun. Over 12–18 months, Li-ion batteries in that kind of heat tend to swell. At best, the camera starts forgetting the date/time; at worst, it won't sa

1 & 2. Repair or Buy New? Honestly, cut your losses and buy a new one. Spending 5K on a 3-year-old camera with zero warranty on the repair is a huge gamble. Heat degrades these components over time, and if the battery and motherboard are both already fried, the rest of the unit isn't far behind. Buy