Thanks John. I'm thinking of taking it apart so I can see where the electronics are to avoid them when adding screws to hold the little door down. Or reducing the spring action by snipping the springs back a little. I can't use it at all otherwise, the door will not hold the batteries down any more.
On Sat, Aug 15, 2015 at 10:31 AM, John <[email protected]> wrote: > On 8/14/2015 12:01 PM, Gonz wrote: >> >> Anyone else ever have a problem with Pentax flashes and broken or >> flimsy battery doors? Mine was wonky from the start (360FGZ) and now >> it wont close at all. I guess duct tape is in order... >> >> Seems a poor design. WAY too much spring action on the batteries makes >> for a very tight door, breaking the plastic guides. >> > > I haven't run into that with the flash, but I did have the memory card > door on my *ist-D fail at the hinge. I didn't break it; I heard a sudden > "ting" noise & it was gone. > > I was fortunately able to find where it had fallen & duct tape did hold > it in place until I could get a replacement. > > If duct tape is too ugly, try clear package sealing tape. > > http://www.target.com/p/3m-scotch-premium-performance-packaging-tape-2-x19-4-yd/-/A-13805463#prodSlot=_1_21 > > > -- > Science - Questions we may never find answers for. > Religion - Answers we must never question. > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and > follow the directions. -- -- Reduce your Government Footprint -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
