SDS100/SDS200: SDS100 Battery compartment latch broke

[afdscan]

SDS100 Battery compartment latch broke today. Has anyone else had this problem?

 

[garys]

Very common. There are improved ones for sale on Ebay.

 

[afdscan]

Very common. There are improved ones for sale on Ebay.

I've had the SDS100 since 2018 and this is the first issue I've had. I'll check out eBay. Thank you.

 

[garys]

You're welcome.

 

[trentbob]

Original poster, go on Google and Google it, it'll probably take seconds before you see multiple threads from radio reference regarding this problem and some aftermarket replacements.

 

[bg_nashville]

The latch broke on my SDS 100 over the weekend. I never upgraded to the larger battery. Are the battery latches the same size for both them smaller and larger battery compartments? Will these fit the smaller battery compartment?

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[hexagon_keyhole]

The latch broke on my SDS 100 over the weekend. I never upgraded to the larger battery. Are the battery latches the same size for both them smaller and larger battery compartments? Will these fit the smaller battery compartment?

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The latches should be the same between the old slim battery cover and the new fat battery cover.

 

[JoeBearcat]

The latches should be the same between the old slim battery cover and the new fat battery cover.

They are. Also the latches were improved a few years ago.

 

[bg_nashville]

They are. Also the latches were improved a few years ago.

Thanks! Is it still the case that people can't order the part directly from Uniden-- we have to send it in for repair?

 

[JoeBearcat]

Thanks! Is it still the case that people can't order the part directly from Uniden-- we have to send it in for repair?

I believe that is the case (not my call FYI). Aftermarket parts may be easier to get.

 

[palmerjrusa]

Thanks! Is it still the case that people can't order the part directly from Uniden-- we have to send it in for repair?

You can buy stronger 3-D printed battery clips on ebay.

The battery clip on my early SDS100 snapped in two (even though I was being very careful when switching out batteries).

Bought a couple 3-D printed battery clips on ebay and they work just fine, no problems since.

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[Omega-TI]

If you have a 3D printer, here are a couple of FREE options.

OPTION #1 and OPTION #2

 

[n1chu]

There’s also a way to adapt a paper binder clip to work… just need the right size. I believe you may find something on it if you do a search on Google because I saw it somewhere on the internet but don’t remember where. I ordered up a stronger 3D printed one when the guy who was doing the GPS installs on SDS100’s was still around. I didn’t wait for the original clip to break-just swapped it out with the new one and tossed the old one. (I wasn't about to carry around elastic bands or tape with me while I waited for the thing to crap out!)

 

[palmerjrusa]

There’s also a way to adapt a paper binder clip to work… just need the right size. I believe you may find something on it if you do a search on Google because I saw it somewhere on the internet but don’t remember where. I ordered up a stronger 3D printed one when the guy who was doing the GPS installs on SDS100’s was still around. I didn’t wait for the original clip to break-just swapped it out with the new one and tossed the old one. (I wasn't about to carry around elastic bands or tape with me while I waited for the thing to crap out!)

Did the same here.

Though when Uniden replaced the clip after I sent it back to get the SDS100's rotary encoder replaced I just switched the replacement clip for one of the 3-D printed ones.

 

[One13Truck]

How’s the replacement process for the clip? Just had my clip snap in three pieces this morning.

If I eBay the replacement clips is it just unscrewing the screws around the battery area or is this a bigger surgery needed? Edit: YouTube tells me my guess was correct. Now to wait for the replacement parts.

 

[afdscan]

It is about a 2 minute fix. Follow the simple instructions from the YouTube video. I bought a couple of extra replacement clips to have on hand.

 

[One13Truck]

Good to know. Still waiting on my clips to get here but no big deal. Running without the battery in it till they get here.