Thanks for the tip, Jim. I think the drill is the only hope. I've seen
those pliers at the store. Looks like I may own a pair shortly.
Devon
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Lama-Jim L'Hommedieu" <lamadoo@xxxxxxxx>
> To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2003 2:09 AM
> Subject: Re: [OM] How to remove a worn battery cover on OM-2n?
>
>
> > I haven't done this. I've read a dissaembly trick for 35mm rangefinders
> is to press a rubber stopper onto rewind knobs (of
> > rangenfinders), then turn.
> >
> > If you already have a replacement and are willing to destroy the present
> battery cover, you could also drill two very small holes in
> > it. Then insert a pair of pliers with small pins on the
> business end and
> turn. These plieers arecalled snap-ring pliers in the
> > USA, and I belive are called a "pin spanner" in the UK.
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Devon Decker" <ddecker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: <olympus-digest@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Saturday, November 08, 2003 9:54 PM
> > Subject: [OM] How to remove a worn battery cover on OM-2n?
> >
> >
> > > 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?
> > >
> > > Devon
> > >
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