I used black electrical tape at least it matched the color of the radio. When I sent it in (out of warranty) it was gone for two months.
SDS100/SDS200: Broken battery door clip due to large battery tightness
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I used black electrical tape at least it matched the color of the radio. When I sent it in (out of warranty) it was gone for two months.
vpasq
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2 mos, what a joke, and for something they caused By making such an inferior clip! I knew it was only a matter of time, even if I did follow all the suggestions of holding the battery door tight when sliding over the clip, etc. I do think I was lucky to have it last this long, but NO EXCUSE, WE(and that includes many) SHOULD NEVER HAVE BEEN PUT IN THIS POSITION for a $650 investment. I do admit, as a radio, it performs just right for me, but beyond that - wish there was an easy and not so costly way to make my pristine radio (now no longer can I say pristine) like it was before yesterday!
So far I have been using the heave duty rubber band concept with OK results.
To lesson the preshure I moved one of the foam pieces more toward the lower end on the case.
I found that using bands works best.
vpasq
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Thanks for that info. I will do the same with mine.
I had success calling Uniden and requesting new battery door clips. It took two months to get them as they were back ordered, but they did send them to me. It might be worth the phone call.
vpasq
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You must be a smooth talker and I am not, since just got off the phone with Uniden and ordered two clips, but of course had to pay for them and shipping! I don't mind the shipping, but $5 for a piece of plastic that cost them probably 30 cents, is ridiculous. I ordered two since I don't have confidence the replacement will last any longer than the first one did and if that I want to keep my otherwise pristine unit pristine, I went ahead and paid the $16! (still better than paying for a repair for sure). I know that's not a lot of money at all, but just think if everyone who has had this problem does it - wow!!!!!!! Sadly though, Uniden should be ashamed of themselves. They give us a bigger battery to fix a terrible battery life with the original battery, then they subject us to a condition caused by an inferior part (clearly a design problem) and then something destined to fail, we will have to pay to fix it one way or the other, unless it fails "within the warranty period." They should have had at least a "one free replacement" to all registered users, without regard towards any warranty, but of course I am sure with them its all about $$$$$$$$$, and us obsessive scan-junkies will pay the price, like we did with our $650 investment to begin with. Oh well, at least I will still have my pristine scanner once I get the part and fix the problem they caused.
I paid for parts and shipping too. I don't really care as long as they don't withhold the part and demand I send my scanner back.
Back in 2019 I had to call uniden and got lucky with the clip to order and I didn't put back on radio cause it wouldn't last long I've kept it and been using rubber bands. I'm sure somewhere or someone is able to use a 3D printer to make one possible it will last longer? In my area some places are slowly coming back up from a major storm back in Oct 2018. I need to look around see places offer that service.
AvidHiker
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Most 3D printer materials are relatively weak mechanically and would likely be much more prone to failure than the original clip. To make something that *might* be stronger it would probably have to be printed in PC, which, I believe, requires a special (and typically very expensive) high-temp printer.
Ordered 5 clips last week. They came today.. $5.00 apiece.. $6.99 shipping so I got a few spares. Takes longer to loosen the screws than the clip swap. Call Uniden 800-297-1023 Part #GNB105227ZZ
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jim202
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Wouldn't it be much simpler to remove the thick foam pads and replace them with something thinner.
No, because if there is no tension on the clip, it will fall open when you pick up the scanner, and then the battery will fall out.
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