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GE W1000 lense stuck in out position wouldn’t take pix. ready light does glow new batteries

rjaldridge1946 appears to be a stuck lens caused by a bad motor or it is of the guides. You can try to use some of the instructions on here. Most of the time it does however require a new lens. If you let us know what exact camera you have we can try and help you out further. W1000 does not mean anything:-)