Battery Compartment Cover Hook Repair for Minolta XM, XK Motor
Battery Compartment Cover Hook Repair for Minolta XM, XK Motor
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- Original cover broken? The snap hooks often break on the original – our V2 made of carbon fiber-reinforced PETG effectively prevents this.
- Safety first? An integrated pin prevents incorrect insertion and possible short circuits as a reverse polarity protection.
- Thoughtful design? Rounded edges and optimized force distribution ensure durability, developed in cooperation with SilvergrainClassics.
Scope of delivery
- 1x battery compartment cover V2 for Minolta XM / XK Motor
Technical specifications
- Material: carbon fiber-reinforced PETG
- Color: black
- Version: V2 (optimized against material creep)
Description
Every user of a Minolta XK or XM Motor knows the annoying issue: the snap hooks of the battery compartment cover eventually give out. In close collaboration with the experts from SilvergrainClassics, we tackled this problem and not only replaced the part but technically improved it significantly.
Our version 2 (V2) specifically addresses the problem of "material creep," which we identified as the main cause of breakage with the help of materials scientists. Made from high-strength, carbon fiber-reinforced PETG, this cover is much more robust than the original. Additionally, shorter springs reduce constant pressure on the hooks. A small protruding pin also ensures you can’t insert the cover the wrong way around.
Compatibility
- Minolta XM Motor
- Minolta XK Motor
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Tappi perfetti che risolvono il problema della sostituzione degli originali la cui plastica, con il passare del tempo, diventa fragile e si spezzano.
Ends for the battery compartment. Superb!
It's been close to a month since the new version of the battery covers were delivered. I've been opening and closing the covers to replace the batteries. Fit is great without any contact issue or wobbliness. The raised profile of the clips to release the cover helps grip to ease removal. The new spring tension is great since you do not have to apply pressure to get it clipped in. So far so good. I have been using my XK Motors since then after been put aside for years due to broken battery covers. Thank you, Ausgeknipst.
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