Hi,

Thanks for info.; appreciate it.

BTW: Might you know the screw size/thread for the tripod hole in the 3100 ?

Thanks,
Bob
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http://www.nikonians.org/forums/dcbo...&topic_id=2167

http://my.opera.com/mcduret/blog/200...0-battery-door

I should have pointed out that the best fix is the use of a piece of
paper clip wire.

Get a magnifying glass to see what you are doing.

Stuff the battery box with cotton to keep shavings out.

File the drill area flat.

Don't attempt to drill by hand. Use a drill press with the camera
secured.

Get a tiny drill from a wherever to accurately start the two pilot
holes.

Measure accurately the diameter of the paperclip. The more
accurate your hole is the less likely the glue will fail. Drill to the
final size.

Fit the clip by use of your magnifying glass.

Super glue will work fine with accurately sized holes.