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Question posted by rtwhite1948 on October 30th, 2011

My Nikon Coolpix S550 Battery Door Won't Stay Shut. Can It Be Fixed?

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Answer #1: Posted by pchelper on October 30th, 2011 10:10 PM

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I used a straight pin. Held in pliers and heated with a torch (stove or cig lighter may work) and plunged it thru the case and door. You have to pull it immediately or it will stick. It will probably cool too much to get it on the first try, So, using a new pin each time, repeat. The melted plastic will stick the door to the body, so have a razor blade to stick in the cracks.

Maybe easier is a very small - .030-.040" drill bit - find at hobby shop. I found the melted tight and then tried drilling.

Trim the pin to length with wire cutters. Works great and replacement pins are easy to come by! Cost -$0 and only a small bright dot on the case.

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