True. My unit isn't under warranty. They did ask me if my unit was under warranty I told them no since I have it over 13-14 months. Too bad I didn't ordered like 3 of them.
SDS100/SDS200: Broken battery door clip due to large battery tightness
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richee2000
Communications Professional
my unit is in warranty. they still require it to be sent in for repair on this issue.
If under warranty than there shouldn't be no fee. I believe you need to send in a invoice where you got the unit from?
richee2000
Communications Professional
Correct there is no charge for warranty repair as long as it is determined to be a manufacturer's defect. If it is user abuse then there will be a charge. The user is responsible for the freight charges.
BigC801
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there is a fee, you have to pay to ship it to them!
This whole thing is stupid for a part that probably costs pennies to make. I could see them not wanting to sell the part to owners whose radios are under warranty but they darn well should sell the part to those with units out of warranty.
I feel bad for referring numerous other law enforcement officers in my area to this unit. I won’t make that mistake again. Hard to recommend a unit that is no longer portable because the battery won’t stay in. I’m sure they wouldn’t believe my recommendation considering it’s covered in electrical tape to hold the door on.
richee2000
Communications Professional
FYI to everyone: a friend of mine had a extra clip... I installed it myself and it literally took less than 5 minutes.. didn't even have to open the unit up... Just loosen the four screws pop out the old one and pop in the new one with the little cylinder from the old one... The repair is a total no-brainer.. even for someone like me who is totally not handy and not technical....
But that cuts $89 from Uniden repair so we will have none of that around here!!!
richee2000
Communications Professional
My friend paid $5 for the part. Nothing else.
Yeah we are all clear on that. Try ordering the part today is my point. They stopped selling it.
richee2000
Communications Professional
Very true
This is just something to try...
I have the external charger with the extra battery. I pretty much swap the battery everyday or other day depending on use.
If you look at the scanner the display and keyboard are recessed. The front bezel protrudes.
I set it on a flat surface facedown and press down on the battery cover with the palm of my hand.
The clip closes and opens pretty easily that way for me.
I have the external charger with the extra battery. I pretty much swap the battery everyday or other day depending on use.
If you look at the scanner the display and keyboard are recessed. The front bezel protrudes.
I set it on a flat surface facedown and press down on the battery cover with the palm of my hand.
The clip closes and opens pretty easily that way for me.
iamhere300
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Add me to the list of reports.
Mine just broke.
yes.
Me: You realize there is a 17 page forum thread discussing this problem?
Uniden: There is no problem.
Uniden: There is no problem.
I called Uniden and attempted to order a new clip. As others have posted, the lady on the phone said per corporate, they are not permitted to sell me one. I explained that my unit is OUT of warranty and it doesn’t make sense to lose my scanner for up to 4 WEEKS (and $89) for this stupid clip I can easily swap out myself. The lady was pretty attitudish and kept saying no. At this point I literally have no idea what to do. Super glue lasted an hour
Let me know what type of tape you're using and how it works. I'm looking for anything other than rubber bands.
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