Or use a dremel to cut a new slot.
tOM
On Saturday, November 08, 2003 at 20:47
Chuck Norcutt <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Devon asked:
> I have an OM-2n that I recently picked up. The groove on the battery
> cover has worn so that I cannot open it with the usual coin or washer
> edge. Any hints on how I can open this puppy?
> ----------------------------------------------
> I would try cutting an appropriately sized disk of the stickiest rubber
> you can find. Apply disk to cover and apply thumb to disk with pressure
> and twisting action.
>
> Alternatively, you may just be able to remove the bottom cover to get
> access to both sides of the cover for gripping it with some tool or
> drilling holes through it for an improvised spanner. I think the
> battery cover threads into the bottom cover as opposed to the battery
> box but I'm not sure about that.
>
> If that doesn't work (and since the cover is toast already) I would glue
> on a lever and then unscrew it.
>
> Replace with new cover from John or Clint or Beljan.
>
> Chuck Norcutt
> Woburn, Massachusetts, USA
>
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