Thoughts on fixing a broken KNG2 housing?

[IAmSixNine]

So the back upper part of my case broke. Its where the battery latch would clip to. So now my KNG 2 will no longer keep the battery secured to it.
Looking at the KNG site its showing $440 non warranty repair. Plus its possible i would have to also pay for parts.
"These charges do not include the repair or replacement of accessories (such as batteries, antennas, case parts, etc.) and do not include shipping charges." While it says case parts not sure if that also includes the case itself. I miss the good ole Motorola (back when i worked on radios for a moto radio shop) days where you could order parts, like a basic housing. I reached out to BK service and they do not sell housings or at least would not sell one to me.
For 100 bucks more i might be able to find a used SDS100. So weighing my options.
I did check ebay for a broken KNG2 radio that i could buy for parts but didnt see any. So any thoughts or suggestions?

 

[n7maq-1]

So the back upper part of my case broke. Its where the battery latch would clip to. So now my KNG 2 will no longer keep the battery secured to it.
Looking at the KNG site its showing $440 non warranty repair. Plus its possible i would have to also pay for parts.
"These charges do not include the repair or replacement of accessories (such as batteries, antennas, case parts, etc.) and do not include shipping charges." While it says case parts not sure if that also includes the case itself. I miss the good ole Motorola (back when i worked on radios for a moto radio shop) days where you could order parts, like a basic housing. I reached out to BK service and they do not sell housings or at least would not sell one to me.
For 100 bucks more i might be able to find a used SDS100. So weighing my options.
I did check ebay for a broken KNG2 radio that i could buy for parts but didnt see any. So any thoughts or suggestions?

7011-30994-503 Lexan Case for KNG-P Series Radios. They are easy to swap, about $150.00 or so list.

Jim

 

[lifsvr25]

I've serviced KNG's before. With a T-6 Torx and some patience. Super easy to do a case swap.

 

[cPNW]

KNG2 case is slightly different than KNG.

Link to 49er

You may try calling BK again with the specific part number shown on the 49er site, 7011-90153-000, and see if they'll sell you one.

 

[IAmSixNine]

Thank you all. I used to repair radios and have done hundreds of Jedi radios and warris radios. Re-cased a few APX as well so im familiar with radio repair. But never taken apart a KNG2. I am glad to learn i can order a housing.