
I have an old camera(Spotmatic Asahi Pentax) and the battery door wont open?
The battery door is stripped and usually to open these cameras u turn it and use a penny, but its too stripped and tight to do that so it doesnt work. Any suggestions??? Please help!!! What can i do to open it at home? I already tried a screwdriver, knife, coins… This is what it looks like
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=001&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=110086666294&rd=1&rd=1
I forget to mantion that i also tried WD 40 and that didnt even work! But thanks for the advice everyone
I forget to mention that i also tried WD 40 and that didnt even work! But thanks for the advice everyone
This is a common problem and one that can be tricky to solve.
Chances are you have some battery corrosion in the compartment that has seeped into the threads of the door.
Brute force will not work (and you’ve seen the results with some of the rounded edges).
If you’re desperate to open this I would suggest going to your local hardware store and looking for a product called “PB Blaster” which is a spray lubricant and corrosion solvent (similar to WD-40) that can -IF APPLIED SPARINGLY- break those threads loose.
Now, please realize you are spraying a solvent into something that isn’t designed to have lubricant sprayed in it, so please use it sparingly. Just a small spritz is all you need and then let it sit upside down so the solvent soaks through.
Take a few practice squirts in a rag or paper towel so you can see how fast the stuff comes out. You don’t want to hose it down, but rather a couple of well placed spritzes to get in working.
I suggest getting a wide blade (thick) screwdriver or a good old fashioned US Nickel to try to unscrew this.
You need something that will fill the slots width (unlike a butter knife or small screwdriver) and use slow steady counter clockwise pressure.
Patience is required and if you don’t get this to budge with a few squirts I would suggest bringing to a local camera shop.
Good luck.
Pentax Kx Battery Test – Part 2 – NiMH Rechargable Batteries

|
Lithium Battery (NP-60) For Pentax CA3, Optio 330, 430, 450
$53.99
This Lithium battery is compatible with the following Pentax Camera models: Pentax Optio 330, 330RS, 430, 430RS, 450. Pentax Digimax U-CA3. Battery Pack Model # D-L12 Equivalent. Specifications: Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery. No memory effect. (Does not need to be fully discharged before recharging) Capacity : 900mAh. Net weight : 26g (Approx.) Dimension(mm) : 53.20 x 35.30 x 7.10 (Approx…
|

|
Pentax Efina AF50 Battery
$7.99
Pentax Efina AF50 Battery. This is a 3 Volt, Lithium Battery . Dimensions: 1.05 x 0.60 x 0.60. 100% OEM compatible….
|

|
Pentax EI-2000 Battery
$27.95
Pentax EI-2000 Battery. This is a 7.4 Volt, 2000 mAh, Li-Ion Battery . Dimensions: 2.70 x 1.50 x 0.80. 100% OEM compatible….
|

|
EnduraLast 4 AA NiMH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries for Digital Cameras
$7.99
Make Sure You Get That Shot, Every Time-The EnduraLast are Pre-Charged so they are ready to use right out of the box-Versatile and powerful, the Rechargeable Batteries can be used anywhere-The EnduraLast have an extraordinarily long shelf life for when you just need to save power for laterMaking their way from our R&D department directly to retail shelves across the nation, the EnduraLast AA NiMH …
|

|
Kodak KLIC-7004 / Fuji Np-50 / Pentax DL-I68 Compatible Li-Ion Battery
$0.01
Never run out of battery power when you’re just about to capture the perfect moment! Time to get extra power for your digital video camera/ camcorder.This is a high capacity / rechargeable Li Ion Battery with premium cell.Type: generic / aftermarket.Color: Black.Voltage: 3.7V.Accessory ONLY. Camera not included.Best replacement for the original Kodak KLIC 7004 / Fuji NP-50 / Pentax DLI68 battery p…
|

|
Kodak KLIC-7004 / Fuji NP-50 Compatible Battery
$7.99
High capacity rechargeable Li-Ion is designed for your Kodak digital camera Replacement battery uses the latest lithium-ion battery technology Replaces batteries for the original Kodak KLIC 7004, Fuji NP-50 and Pentax DLI68 battery pack
|

|
Camera Battery and Charger for Nikon
$11.49
Keep your camera powered with a battery and charger for Nikon EL11 CoolPixCamera battery/charger is set compatible with Olympus Li-60B, Pentax D-LI78, and Ricoh DB-80 Photo accessory features rechargeable lithium-ion battery
|