I have the same camera and same problem, door will not latch, this feature is trash---but what do you expect when it says--- made in china.
Is there any trick to replace it and where can battery door be purchased[ at a fair price]
jerry
August 2008
see if you can purchase one from a photo shop like jessops or look for a faulty one on ebay
a
June 2006
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