Re: batteries for the 722 - my experience

["Dan Dugan"]

Ryan Philippi wrote,

>I just received two of these F960 batteries I purchased from
>KeyBattery.com, after charging them I went to put one in my SD722 and
>immediately the plastic "locking plate" (not sure of the proper term)
>seperated from the battery compartment, rendering it totally
>useless.

Superglue?

>Not only that but the second "working" battery doesn't quite fit in
>my SD722, it won't slide down far enough to engage the lock.  So
>while it will provide power, it doesn't seat properly and is easily
>knocked off.

I had a similar fit problem with an Energizer ER-C525 battery--it
jammed going into the slot. Apparently Sound Devices designed the
space to be snug with a Sony battery and they weren't aware of the
range of dimensions encountered with others. My jam was easily
solved, however, with a few strokes of a file on the offending
corners of the battery.

If it doesn't fit, adjust, don't force!

-Dan Dugan