Check the internal flash capacitor to see if it still holds charge. If it's not able to hold a charge, a
replacement is necessary. Although this operation requires absolute precautions and safety
standards.
Refer to the Capacitor Replacement Guide for possible fixes.
Static red LED next to viewfinder
Miscellaneous camera malfunctions
The red light of death is an occurrence when the camera malfunctions. It usually occurs when the
camera has pieces dislodged from a drop or if there are damaged pieces in the camera. If this
occurs then we recommend taking the camera apart and locating which pieces are damaged, The
shell replacement guide located on the "Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 Repair" page gives the proper
steps for taking apart the camera.
Possible fixes
Refrain from dropping the camera, as this will likely cause the red light to turn on. Check to
make sure there new 2xAA batteries in the compartment and that they are not damaged.
To Next Page