That happened to my *ist-D. While I was walking through the woods.
The camera wouldn't power up without the card door in place.
Fortunately, I found the door when it popped off & duct tape held it in
position until my local repair guy could get a replacement from Pentax.
On 4/17/2016 10:48 PM, Mark C wrote:
Ouch - that's a bummer. If you haven't done so already, check to be sure
that the camera works with the battery seated but the door ajar. I
recall someone on the list breaking the door on the SD Card chamber of
an older Pentax DSLR and finding that even though the SD card loaded
without a problem the camera still wanted the door to be shut before it
worked. Maybe Pentax reads the list and cut back on the over
engineering. Or is it enginerring.
Mark
On 4/16/2016 5:30 PM, Darren Addy wrote:
No idea how it happened, but I know I was stupid enough to leave the
camera with the battery door open. I'm assuming that I will need the
entire bottom plate replaced. Is there anywhere I can purchase the
part and replace it myself?
This is a BAD time of year for this to happen. I'm guessing I can
still use it, a spring-loaded clip holds the battery in, even with the
door open - and I think I can put the grip on it to make sure it
doesn't drop out.
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