kennekam Posted October 14, 2014 Share #1 Posted October 14, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have just bought a mint X1 with all the accessories and am still getting used to the leisurely way of working with it. Its like a digital IIIc or M3. However, after only two weeks the little grey slider that locks the battery in place has disintegrated. I have owned well over 50 digital cameras over the years and this is the first time this has happened. Is this typical for the X1/X2? The part seems very flimsy compared the rest of the X1as well as other digital cameras I have. Where can I get a replacement? There is one for sale online at $60!! Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/235454-leica-x1-battery-lock-slider-kaput/?do=findComment&comment=2688518'>More sharing options...
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robert blu Posted October 14, 2014 Share #2 Posted October 14, 2014 I had the same problem but only because I dropped the camera (my mistake without any other damage). This happened just a few days before a journey to USA where I wanted to bring the x1 with me. With the addition of a thick cloth under the battery and some gaffer tape not to force too much the battery compartment door the camera worked ok for the journey. When back home, Italy I found there was no way to have it replaced in Italy and I had to send the camera to Solms. It took around 4 weeks, that made also a check of the camera which is now ok. It costed me around 300 EUR. robert Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbealnz Posted October 14, 2014 Share #3 Posted October 14, 2014 Darn, snap, me too, putting the battery in yesterday, after charging, ping off it went. And I am careful, no force or hurry. Annoyed, disappointed, and few other choice words. Sad really, I love the camera. I will get it fixed, however if it necessitates a trip to the mother-ship, and more so if it is "around 300 Euro", I won't. It looks like this is a weak point perhaps. Gary Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted October 14, 2014 Share #4 Posted October 14, 2014 Sorry to read about your accident. I think door failure is fairly rare despite the flimsy nature of a much-used mechanical component. I have had my X1 since first released in 2010 and it is still perfect after almost daily use since new. Have you spoken to the vendor/dealer? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert blu Posted October 14, 2014 Share #5 Posted October 14, 2014 Darn, snap, me too, putting the battery in yesterday, after charging, ping off it went. And I am careful, no force or hurry.Annoyed, disappointed, and few other choice words. Sad really, I love the camera. I will get it fixed, however if it necessitates a trip to the mother-ship, and more so if it is "around 300 Euro", I won't. It looks like this is a weak point perhaps. Gary I'm not sure if the 300 Euro I paid included also a general check of the camera, in which case it is possible the only substitution of the clip could be cheaper. Due to the intense almost daily use I make of the x1, which is my only digital I took the opportunity for a control. Unfortunately I do not know exactly what they did. I suggest to check the cost before shipping! robert Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
goatsby Posted October 14, 2014 Share #6 Posted October 14, 2014 Fingers crossed mine is still intact, despite daily use. I can easily see how that would break though. Let us know how you resolve the issue in case this comes up in the future. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kookie B. Posted October 17, 2014 Share #7 Posted October 17, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have just bought a mint X1 with all the accessories and am still getting used to the leisurely way of working with it. Its like a digital IIIc or M3. However, after only two weeks the little grey slider that locks the battery in place has disintegrated. I have owned well over 50 digital cameras over the years and this is the first time this has happened. Is this typical for the X1/X2? The part seems very flimsy compared the rest of the X1as well as other digital cameras I have. Where can I get a replacement? There is one for sale online at $60!! This is one of the reasons I decided to use the accessory handgrip with my X1. It gives extra protection to a weak point of the camera. Same with my D-Lux 5, and the 4 before it. In the condition yours is in, I wonder whether the grip (alone or with some padding, perhaps) would offer sufficient pressure to keep the door closed without the latch. Just my $0.02. Good luck, Kookie B. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftypilbow Posted April 2, 2015 Share #8 Posted April 2, 2015 The locking tab for the Leica X1 battery compartment is now available on eBay for $20. Leica x1 Battery Latch Locking Slider | eBay 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralfi Posted April 11, 2015 Share #9 Posted April 11, 2015 I had the exactly same problem on my LEICA X1 and X2. As reported on the LEICA X Facebook Fanpage I was able to solve the problem at no costs: https://www.facebook.com/leicax1/posts/741791915858519 "#LEICA Service: the small plastic part with spring that holds the battery was broken on my X2. A mail to LEICA and 2 hours later a friendly reply and one day later the spare part in my letter box together with a handwritten comment, for free. Isn´t that simply great?" For sure this is a common problem and probably as well the reason for the easy spare parts service. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbealnz Posted April 11, 2015 Share #10 Posted April 11, 2015 Yes, simply put, the after-sales service is exceptional. Mine was repaired/replaced, by the local Leica facility, at little/no cost to me. I was very happy indeed. Possibly such an item should not fail, but irrespective of that, it is fixed, so I am back to shooting with it. Gary Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted April 16, 2015 Share #11 Posted April 16, 2015 I had the same problem but only because I dropped the camera (my mistake without any other damage). This happened just a few days before a journey to USA where I wanted to bring the x1 with me. With the addition of a thick cloth under the battery and some gaffer tape not to force too much the battery compartment door the camera worked ok for the journey. When back home, Italy I found there was no way to have it replaced in Italy and I had to send the camera to Solms. It took around 4 weeks, that made also a check of the camera which is now ok. It costed me around 300 EUR. robert The same here only on an X2. However, the battery does make contact without the battery lock as well, so it was not disabling. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsa212 Posted April 18, 2015 Share #12 Posted April 18, 2015 This happened to my x1 as well. However, I did not bother having it fixed as it still works by just closing the battery door. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yourdeelight Posted July 21, 2017 Share #13 Posted July 21, 2017 Me too : ( but I intend to try some of the links above as I may want to sell the X1. Just fell off no reason - so flimsy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean_G Posted August 24, 2017 Share #14 Posted August 24, 2017 I am late to the x1 and this discussion also. Same here, just closing the door to hold battery for now. But other issue is batteries drain fast..quite fast. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter_S Posted August 24, 2017 Share #15 Posted August 24, 2017 (edited) Same here, fell out fast and I did not bother to replace it. 4 years or something down the road now and the internal battery is dead, so every time I take out the SD card the battery comes out and time/date reset.Else - the camera lived longer than expected and I can live with that minor thing. It takes just as good images and I still use it a lot.Btw - some Fujis have the same flimsy thingy there. Edited August 24, 2017 by Peter_S Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted August 25, 2017 Share #16 Posted August 25, 2017 Coming upon this thread again I see that I forgot to mention that Leica replaced the latch for free once I got around to sending it in. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rivi1969 Posted November 5, 2017 Share #17 Posted November 5, 2017 This has been a long thread. Mine broke too, but I don't want to send the camera to NJ and wait weeks for this, so I found this current link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Repair-Parts-For-Leica-X1-Leica-X2-Battery-Lock-Slide-Buckle-OEM-New-/162618261219? I wonder if it is the correct part, if so my buddies at the local Canon/Nikon repair center could easily put it in place. However, I remember there was also a tiny spring?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalifornier Posted November 29, 2017 Share #18 Posted November 29, 2017 (edited) I already had my X2 repaired at Leica NJ for the broken battery latch earlier this year (took 6 weeks to replace this one tiny part!). Now it broke again. I asked Leica NJ if they carry this part but crickets. Not very impressed with their customer service so far. Might just go with the ebay seller to avoid another 6 week trip. Edited November 29, 2017 by kalifornier Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalifornier Posted November 30, 2017 Share #19 Posted November 30, 2017 Update: Leica NJ finally replied to my message and are sending the lock slide and spring free of charge. Brownie points for them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rivi1969 Posted December 1, 2017 Share #20 Posted December 1, 2017 Update: Leica NJ finally replied to my message and are sending the lock slide and spring free of charge. Brownie points for them. Lucky you, I just got a message from Jeanine from Leica NJ she told they can’t sell those parts so I need to send my camera for repair... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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