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Flip MinoHD: Only the RED light is on. What should I do now?

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 06:40:35 -0700

Please answer this question tried to turn on my Flip Mino HD Video after not using it for a while. Nothing happens. Plugged it into my computer UBS port, the RED light illuninates. Let stay in UBS port for 2-3 hours. Still nothing. Only the RED light is on. Tried the reset button. Nothing. What should I do now?

Thanks for any assistance you can give me.

Winnie

⟐ Answer accepted 9月 29, 2018 at 6:40 GMT-7

Flip Video Ultra: The buttons do not work on my device

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 11:32:42 -0700

When powered on, none of the buttons seem to function.

⟐ Answered 11月 17, 2016 at 11:32 GMT-7

Flip Ultra HD: Change battery and check connections

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:20:43 -0700

I found my flip camcorder from 15 years ago. I plugged it in and it did turn on and showed a picture of a battery in the red. For a brief moment, I was able to get the device to start charging. However, when I came back later to look, it said charging paused check battery connection. I plugged it into my computer to see if I could remove my recordings from it. It can’t retain enough charge in order to bring up the data. Can you help me?

⟐ Answered 1月 13, 2026 at 14:20 GMT-7

Flip Video: Why Did My Camcorder Video Turn Rainbow

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 17:23:58 -0700

I was filming with my camcorder and everything looked normal at first, but after a few minutes the video started showing became distorted with rainbow colors and it hasn’t gone back to normal since. How can I fix this?

⟐ Answered 1月 10, 2026 at 17:23 GMT-7

Flip Video: Camera does not work, and crashes after a few seconds after startup

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 04:31:06 -0700

I found this Flip Video Mino (1st gen not HD) in an attic and, it worked, to an extent. Because when It was done charging, I noticed so many problems. The camera feed was just a black screen with a few glitches here and there, and after a few seconds, it crashes! It’s literally the equivalent of a usb drive with a screen and buttons. I don’t know how to take it apart because every website I look on just talks about the HD model, and I don’t even know what’s wrong. Is it done for?

⟐ Commented 6月 12, 2024 at 4:31 GMT-7

Flip Ultra HD: Can I buy a new charging lead

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 09:35:34 -0700

I have a Flip Ultra HD and would like to buy a new charging lead please

⟐ Answered 1月 03, 2024 at 9:35 GMT-7

Flip Video: Cracked lens on Cisco FlipVideo - can I fix?

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 02:42:11 -0700

I have a FlipVideo that I found in a box saved by my daughter, who passed last year suddendly. I can get the videos off of the device through a laptop and USB but the lens on the

device is cracked. I'd like to keep using this for old-time sakes. It is a low resolution of course, but it means a lot to me. Any advice? See photos

⟐ Answered 10月 03, 2022 at 2:42 GMT-7

Flip MinoHD: Replacement for Flip out USB

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 11:16:23 -0700

Hi there, my Flip Mino HD has a damaged ribbon cable for the USB on the camcorder, I can no longer charge it without the usb. If I can fix the ribbon cable how would I do that, If I need to buy the part where can I buy it from? All help would be appreciated.

⟐ Commented 1月 05, 2022 at 11:16 GMT-7

Flip MinoHD: I can't seem to turn it on; even after charging

Sat, 06 Jun 2020 07:28:21 -0700

How do I turn it on without leaving it on its charger? I tried turning it on by keeping the power button compressed but no matter what I tried,

⟐ Answered 6月 06, 2020 at 7:28 GMT-7

Flip Ultra HD: Flip Ultra HD Model U260 Not turning on

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 21:34:33 -0700

Hello,

I was filming my daughters wedding with a Flip Ultra HD Model U260. Near the end of the wedding, the screen was just white. I took the batteries out and back in, would not turn on. I put in new batteries. Still won’t turn on. Attached to USB on my computer, does not turn on with or without batteries. I started to press where the camera tripod is but noticed there is no pin to press to reset (Based on some Google searches). Any help would be appreciated because I have my daughters wedding on the flip camera and need to get the videos off. Thank You in advance for your help.

⟐ Commented 11月 04, 2019 at 21:34 GMT-7

Flip Ultra HD: On/off switch stopped working

Tue, 02 Apr 2019 12:54:53 -0700

I have shot many hours of video with this excellent (and underrated) device. Last week the on/off switch stoppled working. The batteries are good. I was able to back up all the video files to my laptop. Any ideas about the switch? It appears physically in excellent condition.

⟐ Commented 4月 02, 2019 at 12:54 GMT-7

Flip Ultra HD: Why is it that whenever I hold the power button down it blinks red?

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 07:02:35 -0700

I found my old flip ultra HD camcorder and well my mom dropped it in the sink a long time ago but it still loads onto my laptop but… when it’s not plugged into anything it doesn’t turn on at all it just blinks red meaning it’s not charged or something? I did charge it for a little but it still won’t work I’m very impatient :( please help!?

Model: U1120

⟐ Answered 12月 06, 2018 at 7:02 GMT-7

Flip MinoHD: How can I connect the camera to download the software?

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 12:23:48 -0700

When I connect my FlipMino to the computer via the USB the charge light glows solid and the screen shows a full battery. I want to download the software but can’t get past the battery showing on the screen.

⟐ Answered 10月 10, 2018 at 12:23 GMT-7

Flip MinoHD: dropped my flip camer in the river

Fri, 03 Aug 2018 07:41:10 -0700

I fell in the river with my flip minohd in my back pocket. Now it won't do anything. I've tried to reset it a few times, but still nothing. Is there a way I can fix it?

⟐ Commented 8月 03, 2018 at 7:41 GMT-7

Flip MinoHD: How do you download video from a Flip after power loss?

Mon, 18 Jun 2018 06:27:48 -0700

I have a Flip camera with the files "locked" in the camera after it was (rather brutally) powered off by accident. The camera still comes on and indicates the files are there, but will not download them. The last few seconds of video should be awesome as the camera 'Flipped' out of a race car at about 90 MPH!

⟐ Answer edited 6月 18, 2018 at 6:27 GMT-7

Flip MinoHD: wires came loose as I was removing battery, how to repair?

Fri, 02 Mar 2018 21:26:38 -0700

I was following instructions to remove the battery from my Flip Mino Hd. I hadnt used in it years and tried all else to turn on an retrive video. Noticed two wires unsoldered from motherboard during the process, one red, one black. The other two remained in tact. Can I solder them back on and if so, how?

⟐ Answer edited 3月 02, 2018 at 21:26 GMT-7

Flip Video: How do I fix a coroded battery pack?

Sat, 26 Aug 2017 08:44:32 -0700

How do I fix a coroded camera battery pack

⟐ Answer accepted 8月 26, 2017 at 8:44 GMT-7

Flip Video: By accident I dropped my camera eIn a boat with salt water

Thu, 29 Jun 2017 06:26:37 -0700

After my camera was dropped in salt water for 40 seconds It was impossible to started on, is totally dead, no way to charge it and would like to rescue the 1 hour material of a trip

Is that possible ?

How and where

I will very much appreciate the help due to the personal value of the material.

⟐ Answer accepted 6月 29, 2017 at 6:26 GMT-7

Flip Ultra HD: The on/off switch has fallen inside the camera.

Sat, 04 Mar 2017 08:19:24 -0700

The on/off switch of my Flip Ultra HD has fallen inside the camera. What can I do to set it back up again?

⟐ Answer accepted 3月 04, 2017 at 8:19 GMT-7

Flip MinoHD: LCD replacement part for Flip Mino HD?

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 11:12:23 -0700

I checked for a replacement part at ebay and Amazon.com with no luck. Is there any other source for the Mino HD LCD part replacement?

where does Flip buy their parts?

Thanks,

--Sam

⟐ Answer accepted 11月 18, 2016 at 11:12 GMT-7