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12-04-2006, 11:35 PM | #1 |
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Charging door
Has anyone had the little tab the makes the door snap shut break off? Mine just disappeared, and now the door falls open as I ride. I wish they'd added a spring around the hinge pin to make it snap closed on its own. I'm thinking of gluing on a pair of thin magnets. Any better ideas?
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12-04-2006, 11:57 PM | #2 |
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charging door tabs
had same problems - haven't solved yet except by rebending tabs
http://forums.segwaychat.com/showthread.php?t=13776
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12-05-2006, 01:22 AM | #3 |
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Fixed!
Judging from the pictures you referenced, we might be talking about different tabs. I'm talking about the single tab that makes the charging door snap shut.
I just fixed mine using a pair of magnets from an old Sonicare. They're exactly the right size. I just trimmed off what was left of the tab on the door and the nub it mated with with an x-acto, put a dab of 5-minute epoxy on each part, joined the two magnets side-by-side, then closed the door and slid them into the epoxy. I can't imagine how mine broke, but this fix worked great. I might use a Dremel to make a little fingernail slot so it's easier to open the door though. I can take pictures if anyone wants, but maybe this isn't a widespread problem.
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12-05-2006, 03:53 AM | #4 |
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Terry,
Why don't you post the picture(s). I'm betting we will all eventually face the problem. I think I understand your solution, but a picture never hurts. Clever thought to use the old Sonicare magnets. Thanks. John Kuhn |
12-05-2006, 02:19 PM | #5 |
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Mine broke early on...I didn't seek warranty replacement since it is a non-warrantied part!
I used something clean and simple...a small velcro tab on each side (door and i2). Steven |
12-06-2006, 01:47 AM | #6 |
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I'll post pictures in the next few days. (I have to figure out how again.) Anything for a fellow 'bent' rider.
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12-09-2006, 01:40 AM | #7 |
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Yea, my door snap broke off. Bad design.
I called segway and asked for a replacement white plastic middle hump cover, and they sent me one. |
12-05-2006, 01:30 AM | #8 |
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Mine hasn't broken off yet but it sure is getting loose with time. I wonder if that piece breaks if it can be replaced under warranty. I don't see how Segway can blame a person if it breaks. It's not like we are using a screwdriver to open the door. As much as I hated the little rubber plug on the i180, I think this design is worse.
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