BG 5 Stopped Working

**mwilky55** · 11-02-2019, 07:56 AM

My battery grip on my K3 stopped working. Any suggestions on how to troubleshoot? Are these repairable? Has anyone had had experience with the Chinese versions on e-bay? Their price point is so low I’m leery to try one but also don’t want to shell out $219 for a new one. Thanks for any guidance!

Not a Number · 11-02-2019, 08:00 AM

Check to see if some of the connector pins are stuck down. There is an earlier post on taking apart a BG should this be the problem.

**mwilky55** · 11-02-2019, 01:40 PM

Thanks will take a look!

11-02-2019, 07:56 AM	#1
mwilky55 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeastern Connecticut Photos: Albums Posts: 816	BG 5 Stopped Working My battery grip on my K3 stopped working. Any suggestions on how to troubleshoot? Are these repairable? Has anyone had had experience with the Chinese versions on e-bay? Their price point is so low I’m leery to try one but also don’t want to shell out $219 for a new one. Thanks for any guidance!

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11-02-2019, 08:00 AM	#2
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Check to see if some of the connector pins are stuck down. There is an earlier post on taking apart a BG should this be the problem.

11-02-2019, 01:40 PM	#3
mwilky55 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeastern Connecticut Photos: Albums Posts: 816 Original Poster	Thanks will take a look!