on 5/8/02 7:12 AM, C.H.Ling at chling@xxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> I have a 1 Yen aluminum coin to serve as the covers opener, it won't scratch
> the cover.
>
> C.H.Ling
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Pete Prunskunas" <pyotr@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 08, 2002 9:38 PM
> Subject: [OM] Opening battery compartment without marring
>
>
>> Using a coin to open the battery compartment on OMs can easily
>> mar the cover. Has anyone found a better way, maybe a plastic
>> coin?
>>
>>
>> Pete
>>
Of the US coinage I've tried, the 5¢ pieces seem to work best, although the
edge needs to be *slightly* worn to fit well. Not too worn, nor brand new,
which is a bit snug. Problem is I spend most of my nickels (and *everything*
larger...)
--
Jim Brokaw
OM-1's, -2's, -4's, (no -3's yet) and no OM-oney...
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