Side Handle Issue - Battery not locking in properly

[Nate Smith]

same problem, and pushing it down doesn't work for me either.

[David Wilson]

For what it is worth, I was having the problem of the red battery latch not latching but no longer am. I realized that I was, when not in use, often leaving the battery in the compartment but not locked in place with the battery door open (trying to avoid the LED from draining the battery? I'm not sure just why I was doing that). It seems the battery was putting upward pressure on the red latch to the point that the material's memory held it just enough up that the latch no longer worked well. Since I stopped that behavior and learned just the right snappy battery insertion touch, I've had no further problems.

This was simply my situation. I'm not at all sure it would apply to anyone else having this problem but I thought to pass it along in the event it might help someone.

[Thomas Koch]

Just happened to me last night. Could not get it to latch on my last charged battery. No it doesn't hold any battery. I guess I'll try the foam, but I'll send the thing back if they ask.

[Michael Zeleny]

I am working around the same problem. A factory recall seems to be in order.

[Peter Strietmann]

Maybe something as simple as a Confined-Space Conical Compression Spring would work? The 1/4" variety.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#compression-springs/=hb3jnw

Just placed an order with McMaster and Carr for part number 1692K14

I'll let you know if it works out in a couple of days when it arrives.

[Rob Castiglione]

Yes, same issue. It does not lock into place easily. You have to try coaxing it in with various inducements and threats. Definitely a design flaw.

[Thomas Kruesselmann]

Same issue here with every redvolt i have. Takes up to 2 minutes to force the battery into place.

[Peter Strietmann]

Maybe something as simple as a Confined-Space Conical Compression Spring would work? The 1/4" variety.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#compression-springs/=hb3jnw

Just placed an order with McMaster and Carr for part number 1692K14

I'll let you know if it works out in a couple of days when it arrives.

Close but did NOT work...

[Sergio Perez]

I'm a heavy Redvolt user- its my only source of powering the camera- and have come up with this issue, but sincerely, at least for me, its not that much of an issue and I've made it work without much hassle- its just a question of pressing the right place when inserting the battery.

Have you guys tried this? Try pressure the Redvolt in by pressing your fingers in the TOP HALF PART of the battery, making sure the red hook, well, hooks the battery. if it doesn't gently push the hook down with your fingers still pressuring the top half of the redvolt. It should then close. If the hook doesn't hold the battery, simply keep your fingers again in the top half of the redvolt battery and start closing the battery door until you cannot keep your fingers holding anymore. it should close like this safely. I regularly do this when in a hurry. The side handle door when closed secures the battery.

Hope this helps!

[Michael Zeleny]

I am working around the same problem. A factory recall seems to be in order.

Fixed by RED.