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1deciple · Nov 11, 2005, 3:19 PM

Well, I finally did it. I broke my Cool Pix 990.('

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Got in a hurry to close the battery compartment door and broke off two of the tiny latch tabs. Now, the door won't stay shut with batteries in. Anyone else had to deal with this problem? If so, what is the fix?

Thanks for any responses.

Art in Missouri

KCan · Nov 11, 2005, 4:58 PM

1deciple wrote:

Quote:

Anyone else had to deal with this problem? If so, what is the fix?

Almost all Coolpix users have this problem, there are solutions:

- rubber band (cost nothing :G)

- buy a cover (40$)

http://www.digitalcamerapartsdepot.com/Nikon.asp

KCan · Nov 11, 2005, 4:59 PM

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Is my CoolPix 990 a virtual antique already??

BTW, my 950 is more antique than your 990 :G, still love it

[email protected] · Nov 11, 2005, 5:04 PM

Or you could use duct tape.

Most pro's duct tape something on their equipment at some point in their careers!

-- Terry

steve · Nov 11, 2005, 5:17 PM

Step by step instructions for DIY repair for about $20 here:

http://r.ruffin.home.att.net/cp990/C...tchRepair.html

1deciple · Nov 12, 2005, 1:30 PM

Appreciate your response!

1deciple · Nov 12, 2005, 1:34 PM

Terry, duct tape would not hold it..too much pressure from inside..but thanks for the suggestion

1deciple · Nov 12, 2005, 1:35 PM

Terry, duct tape would not hold it..too much pressure from inside..but thanks for the suggestion

1deciple · Nov 12, 2005, 1:40 PM

Thanks, Steve. I knew I could count on you! I appreciate all who answered! That DIY sounds pretty challenging, but I may just try it.

Nov 11, 2005, 3:19 PM	#1
1deciple Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 10	Well, I finally did it. I broke my Cool Pix 990.('', Got in a hurry to close the battery compartment door and broke off two of the tiny latch tabs. Now, the door won't stay shut with batteries in. Anyone else had to deal with this problem? If so, what is the fix? Thanks for any responses. Art in Missouri

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Nov 11, 2005, 5:04 PM	#4
[email protected] Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 2,540	Or you could use duct tape. Most pro's duct tape something on their equipment at some point in their careers! -- Terry

Nov 11, 2005, 5:17 PM	#5
steve Administrator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 2,535	Step by step instructions for DIY repair for about $20 here: http://r.ruffin.home.att.net/cp990/C...tchRepair.html

Nov 12, 2005, 1:30 PM	#6
1deciple Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 10	Appreciate your response!

Nov 12, 2005, 1:34 PM	#7
1deciple Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 10	Terry, duct tape would not hold it..too much pressure from inside..but thanks for the suggestion

Nov 12, 2005, 1:35 PM	#8
1deciple Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 10	Terry, duct tape would not hold it..too much pressure from inside..but thanks for the suggestion

Nov 12, 2005, 1:40 PM	#9
1deciple Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 10	Thanks, Steve. I knew I could count on you! I appreciate all who answered! That DIY sounds pretty challenging, but I may just try it.