battery compartment not opening Pentax IQZoom 928

abnormalbrains · 11-25-2020, 05:23 PM

Hello i have just purchased this camera today at the thrift store and the only thing i can't open is the battery compartment, i have no experience with any kind of cameras so my knowledge with this is little to none. thanks for the help in advance

**DWS1** · 11-25-2020, 05:48 PM - **1 Like**

Here's a link to the manual for that camera.https://www.cameramanuals.org/pentax_p&s/pentax_p&s_iqzoom928.pdf

abnormalbrains · 11-25-2020, 05:56 PM

Originally posted by DWS1

Here's a link to the manual for that camera.https://www.cameramanuals.org/pentax_p&s/pentax_p&s_iqzoom928.pdf

thanks so much !

**Alex645** · 11-26-2020, 12:47 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by abnormalbrains

Hello i have just purchased this camera today at the thrift store and the only thing i can't open is the battery compartment, i have no experience with any kind of cameras so my knowledge with this is little to none. thanks for the help in advance

The CR123a battery used in that camera were usually lithium cells. The usual cause is a leaking alkaline battery that is now fused to the plastic battery door. But with a lithium cell, extreme heat can cause them to swell.

I'd suggest masking off the camera from overspray and try to let some WD-40 into the seams and let it sit overnight. Use gloves and eye protection to be safe.

abnormalbrains · 11-26-2020, 05:48 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Alex645

The CR123a battery used in that camera were usually lithium cells. The usual cause is a leaking alkaline battery that is now fused to the plastic battery door. But with a lithium cell, extreme heat can cause them to swell.

I'd suggest masking off the camera from overspray and try to let some WD-40 into the seams and let it sit overnight. Use gloves and eye protection to be safe.

i managed to get it open with some hydrogen peroxide and q tips and found it was empty inside but i'll keep this in mind in case it happens in the future thank you!

11-25-2020, 05:23 PM	#1
abnormalbrains New Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Posts: 4	battery compartment not opening Pentax IQZoom 928 Hello i have just purchased this camera today at the thrift store and the only thing i can't open is the battery compartment, i have no experience with any kind of cameras so my knowledge with this is little to none. thanks for the help in advance

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11-25-2020, 05:48 PM - 1 Like	#2
DWS1 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Arkansas, USA Posts: 1,169	Here's a link to the manual for that camera.https://www.cameramanuals.org/pentax_p&s/pentax_p&s_iqzoom928.pdf

11-25-2020, 05:56 PM	#3
abnormalbrains New Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Posts: 4 Original Poster	Originally posted by DWS1 Here's a link to the manual for that camera.https://www.cameramanuals.org/pentax_p&s/pentax_p&s_iqzoom928.pdf thanks so much !

11-26-2020, 12:47 PM - 1 Like	#4
Alex645 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Kaneohe, HI Photos: Albums Posts: 3,526	Originally posted by abnormalbrains Hello i have just purchased this camera today at the thrift store and the only thing i can't open is the battery compartment, i have no experience with any kind of cameras so my knowledge with this is little to none. thanks for the help in advance The CR123a battery used in that camera were usually lithium cells. The usual cause is a leaking alkaline battery that is now fused to the plastic battery door. But with a lithium cell, extreme heat can cause them to swell. I'd suggest masking off the camera from overspray and try to let some WD-40 into the seams and let it sit overnight. Use gloves and eye protection to be safe.

11-26-2020, 05:48 PM - 1 Like	#5
abnormalbrains New Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Posts: 4 Original Poster	Originally posted by Alex645 The CR123a battery used in that camera were usually lithium cells. The usual cause is a leaking alkaline battery that is now fused to the plastic battery door. But with a lithium cell, extreme heat can cause them to swell. I'd suggest masking off the camera from overspray and try to let some WD-40 into the seams and let it sit overnight. Use gloves and eye protection to be safe. i managed to get it open with some hydrogen peroxide and q tips and found it was empty inside but i'll keep this in mind in case it happens in the future thank you!