Damaged Transmitter Battery Lid

[ScubaWithTurk]

Anyone ever have a transmitter battery lid get damaged? The slot has become misshapen. I used a coin to try and unscrew the lid but the lid was tighter than expected and the coin slipped, making the slot...well, no longer a slot. Now I can't access the battery and my transmitter is useless.

 

[tursiops]

Anyone ever have a transmitter battery lid get damaged? The slot has become misshapen. I used a coin to try and unscrew the lid but the lid was tighter than expected and the coin slipped, making the slot...well, no longer a slot. Now I can't access the battery and my transmitter is useless.

What kind of transmitter?

 

[ScubaWithTurk]

What kind of transmitter?

It is the older one, not the newer Swift transmitter

 

[tursiops]

New covers are about $13. I'd do what I had to so the old cover covers off, and just get a new one. One technique would be to fill the garbaged slot with JB-Weld while you have a big tool in it, let it harden 24+h, and turn...

 

[VikingDives]

Try something like this:
I'd recommend using graphite or mixing graphite with the baking soda, as it will be sturdier.

 

[ScubaWithTurk]

New covers are about $13. I'd do what I had to so the old cover covers off, and just get a new one. One technique would be to fill the garbaged slot with JB-Weld while you have a big tool in it, let it harden 24+h, and turn...

I am in Bali so it might be hard to source a replacement cover but I will try later today once I am done teaching.

 

[tursiops]

I am in Bali so it might be hard to source a replacement cover but I will try later today once I am done teaching.

Oceanic and Aqualung dealers should be able to get it.

 

[Belzelbub]

Anyone ever have a transmitter battery lid get damaged? The slot has become misshapen. I used a coin to try and unscrew the lid but the lid was tighter than expected and the coin slipped, making the slot...well, no longer a slot. Now I can't access the battery and my transmitter is useless.

Coins are bad for this. The tool that came with my Perdix is a tight fit and works perfectly. Very little chance of slipping. I know that doesn't help you in this instance, but maybe for future. They are pretty cheap, too.

Shearwater Battery Cap Tool

Replacement battery cap tool for Shearwater Perdix and Petrel dive computers.

www.divegearexpress.com

 

[ibj40]

I am in Bali so it might be hard to source a replacement cover but I will try later today once I am done teaching.

Another approach to the JB Weld solution is to fill the slot entirely with it, let it harden fully (24 hours of curing), and then cut a new, more appropriately sized slot (and then be very careful).

 

[koos]

When loosen rusty screws I often use mailman rubber band.
Squeeze the rubber band between your screwdriver and the rusty screwhead and mostly it will fix the problem.
Don't forget to replace the screw with the right stainless steel screw.