I bought one of these because it seemed like a neat idea.
I think I ordered it Saturday and it arrived today. It is not only a neat idea, it's a well built neat idea.
I haven't had the problem with my latch breaking that others have, but I like the idea of having a bit more leverage when opening the latch.
In addition to having a longer lever, the hinge is full length across the width of the latch. That's a nice touch and will likely increase durability over the life of the scanner.
The color match is not exact as the new latch is just a shade or so lighter. Unless you plan to spend hours staring at the bottom of the scanner, that shouldn't be an issue.
Installation is very easy. Place the scanner face down, remove the cover and battery. Then loosen the four screws in the battery compartment. Separate the back ever so slightly and the latch and pin will fall out. Slide the pin into the new latch, line it up with the slots in the case, and hold it all together while you're tightening the screws.
Replace the battery and you're done.
I think I ordered it Saturday and it arrived today. It is not only a neat idea, it's a well built neat idea.
I haven't had the problem with my latch breaking that others have, but I like the idea of having a bit more leverage when opening the latch.
In addition to having a longer lever, the hinge is full length across the width of the latch. That's a nice touch and will likely increase durability over the life of the scanner.
The color match is not exact as the new latch is just a shade or so lighter. Unless you plan to spend hours staring at the bottom of the scanner, that shouldn't be an issue.
Installation is very easy. Place the scanner face down, remove the cover and battery. Then loosen the four screws in the battery compartment. Separate the back ever so slightly and the latch and pin will fall out. Slide the pin into the new latch, line it up with the slots in the case, and hold it all together while you're tightening the screws.
Replace the battery and you're done.