Hi Bill, "Peifer, William [OCDUS]" wrote: > > Keith Whaley wrote: > > I suspect what I'll do before I give it up to the camera repairman is to > > remove the battery and o-ring I'd stuffed in there... [Snip] > > Uh, Keith.... Do ya suppose that the battery cover is engaging on the > O-ring (which it probably is), then pushing down enough on that engaged > O-ring as you screw in the cover, such that the positive metal contact on > the battery case is not even making contact with the inside surface of the > cover? Before surrendering to the repairman, I'd be tempted to find a > larger button cell that will fit in the compartment properly.
Which is sprecisely what I did. I got a proper battery made by Varta, right size and all...and it works just fine. My jury-rigged attempt just needed too much messing around. It helps to do it right! <grin> keith whaley > Just the > other day, somebody mentioned a currently manufactured size that fits -- > maybe your local office supply store would be a good place to check, since > Office Depot seems to carry a good selection around here (Rochester, NY). > Or, use the O-ring, but stuff a little wad of foil between the top of the > battery and the inside surface of the door? > > Good luck! Let us know how you make out. > > Bill Peifer > Rochester, NY
