Snapped K3II Battery Door

**jbriginshawphotograp** · 07-16-2017, 04:57 PM

I was just getting my gear packed up for a trip to Newfoundland and opened the battery door of my K3II to put the battery back in but it snapped off. Part of the door is still attached to the spring mechanism, but the large part that holds the battery came right off. I tested it out and I am able to put the battery in and close it, despite it being broken. Does anybody know if this happening before? Any ideas what I could do? (besides send it away for a lengthy and probably expensive repair). Anyone know of websites selling this part for a DIY repair?

Any thoughts would be appreciated!

Justin

**Aslyfox** · 07-16-2017, 06:25 PM

Originally posted by jbriginshawphotograp

I was just getting my gear packed up for a trip to Newfoundland and opened the battery door of my K3II to put the battery back in but it snapped off. Part of the door is still attached to the spring mechanism, but the large part that holds the battery came right off. I tested it out and I am able to put the battery in and close it, despite it being broken. Does anybody know if this happening before? Any ideas what I could do? (besides send it away for a lengthy and probably expensive repair). Anyone know of websites selling this part for a DIY repair?

Any thoughts would be appreciated!

Justin

WAG

wild a** guess

can you use duct tape to seal it and keep it closed??

**jbriginshawphotograp** · 07-16-2017, 06:35 PM

Originally posted by Aslyfox

WAG

wild a** guess

can you use duct tape to seal it and keep it closed??

It does actually close still - but it's not an ideal longterm solution. I noticed they sell the replacement part at USCamera.com, but I don't know how easy it is to repair myself. I also am waiting on confirmation that the part will work on the K3II since it is advertised as for the K5 and K7.

johnyates · 07-16-2017, 08:10 PM

I had a similar accident with my K-5. Fixed it with crazy glue. Still going strong.

wstruth · 07-17-2017, 08:56 AM

Originally posted by jbriginshawphotograp

It does actually close still - but it's not an ideal longterm solution. I noticed they sell the replacement part at USCamera.com, but I don't know how easy it is to repair myself. I also am waiting on confirmation that the part will work on the K3II since it is advertised as for the K5 and K7.

I had the same thing happen to My K-X years ago, and it wasn't that hard to replace on that camera YMMV. As I recollect it was more than just the battery door though, I think it was the entire bottom plate of the camera, with the door on it.

07-16-2017, 04:57 PM	#1
jbriginshawphotograp Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 76	Snapped K3II Battery Door I was just getting my gear packed up for a trip to Newfoundland and opened the battery door of my K3II to put the battery back in but it snapped off. Part of the door is still attached to the spring mechanism, but the large part that holds the battery came right off. I tested it out and I am able to put the battery in and close it, despite it being broken. Does anybody know if this happening before? Any ideas what I could do? (besides send it away for a lengthy and probably expensive repair). Anyone know of websites selling this part for a DIY repair? Any thoughts would be appreciated! Justin

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Aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,265	Originally posted by jbriginshawphotograp I was just getting my gear packed up for a trip to Newfoundland and opened the battery door of my K3II to put the battery back in but it snapped off. Part of the door is still attached to the spring mechanism, but the large part that holds the battery came right off. I tested it out and I am able to put the battery in and close it, despite it being broken. Does anybody know if this happening before? Any ideas what I could do? (besides send it away for a lengthy and probably expensive repair). Anyone know of websites selling this part for a DIY repair? Any thoughts would be appreciated! Justin WAG wild a** guess can you use duct tape to seal it and keep it closed??

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jbriginshawphotograp Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 76 Original Poster	Originally posted by Aslyfox WAG wild a** guess can you use duct tape to seal it and keep it closed?? It does actually close still - but it's not an ideal longterm solution. I noticed they sell the replacement part at USCamera.com, but I don't know how easy it is to repair myself. I also am waiting on confirmation that the part will work on the K3II since it is advertised as for the K5 and K7.

07-16-2017, 08:10 PM	#4
johnyates Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Saskatoon, SK Posts: 1,191	I had a similar accident with my K-5. Fixed it with crazy glue. Still going strong.

07-17-2017, 08:56 AM	#5
wstruth Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: at my kitchen table Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 459	Originally posted by jbriginshawphotograp It does actually close still - but it's not an ideal longterm solution. I noticed they sell the replacement part at USCamera.com, but I don't know how easy it is to repair myself. I also am waiting on confirmation that the part will work on the K3II since it is advertised as for the K5 and K7. I had the same thing happen to My K-X years ago, and it wasn't that hard to replace on that camera YMMV. As I recollect it was more than just the battery door though, I think it was the entire bottom plate of the camera, with the door on it.