Need EOTECH battery Compartment help...

[ZX9RCAM]

So, I inherited an AR with an EOTECH from my brother.
It wouldn't turn on, so I went to replace the batteries.
I realized after the fact that I had lost the contacts on at least one side of the compartment.

I have come to find out that the battery Compartment has been discontinued, I guess.
Also having no luck finding replacement parts for the inside.

I don't really know what model it is, it just has L3 on the side.
I'm thinking it's a 2009 vintage, but actually have no idea.

Anybody have a spare, or parts or anything?

Any and all suggestions appreciated...


ETA: Instruction booklet has 2007 on it, they were purchased at the same time.

 

[Windrunner50]

If it's a 512 (AA batteries) the used to sell a repair kit consisting of the contacts, and springs. It was a common problem/weak point of that model. The contacts would fall out of the battery compartment, and disappear. It should have the model number, and build date on a sticker affixed to the base. Hope this helps.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

If it's a 512 (AA batteries) the used to sell a repair kit consisting of the contacts, and springs. It was a common problem/weak point of that model. The contacts would fall out of the battery compartment, and disappear. It should have the model number, and build date on a sticker affixed to the base. Hope this helps.

Thanks.
No luck so far finding replacement parts.

 

[Windrunner50]

Is this what your looks like? Shows in stock on Eotech website.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Is this what your looks like? Shows in stock on Eotech website.

I believe that is the back part, where the Compartment contacts.
That's actually what I bought by mistake.

Not the inside contacts of the battery Compartment, which is what I need.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Removed sight from gun, no model number, but it does show manufactured in Oct. 2008.

 

[candcallen]

Did you contact them about a replacement battery compartment?

 

[cvgunman]

Removed sight from gun, no model number, but it does show manufactured in Oct. 2008.

Call them and send it back. I'm sure they will want to help out after their recent lawsuit. If not, give you one fiddy for it ($1.50)

 

[Orbie]

Does it take AA or CR123?

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Did you contact them about a replacement battery compartment?

I tried the phone, it just rang.

I sent an email and got their standard reply that they are busy, so it might take 2-3 days to get to me.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Does it take AA or CR123?

It's AA.

 

[Orbie]

It's AA.

I was going to take a pic of the inside of my XPS2 if it would help narrow down what you need.

I needed a replacement hood from them once. They referred me to a 3rd party and the fit and finish was not the same as my original. Unfortunately, I had to dremel a larger hole where the rubber grommet attaches.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

I was going to take a pic of the inside of my XPS2 if it would help narrow down what you need.

I needed a replacement hood from them once. They referred me to a 3rd party and the fit and finish was not the same as my original. Unfortunately, I had to dremel a larger hole where the rubber grommet attaches.

Thanks.

I'm pretty sure I know what I need, I just can't find it

It's funny though, I just came across a YT video on how to replace the parts.
Posted 2 days ago by Eotech.

I'm pretty sure it's a newer model, though...

 

[Axxe55]

Slowly remove batter cover, very carefully remove and slide off the old EOTECH, them gently slide a new EOTECH in it's place, then carefully replace the battery cover.

Easy peasy! You can thank me later. All tips and donations welcome!

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Wouldn't replace it with another Eotech.

The worst part is that it's never been fired.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Bumping this in case people missed it.

 

[TxStetson]

Bumping this in case people missed it.

How much you want for your junky old busted ass Eotech?

 

[ZX9RCAM]

How much you want for your junky old busted ass Eotech?

As I said, really a shame as neither has been used.

 

[TxStetson]

As I said, really a shame as neither has been used.

Hey now. Don't let common sense get in the way of me trying to get a good deal.

 

[TexMex247]

I had my old 553 give me fits a few years ago. Batteries went dead so I popped the cover off to put a couple new ones in. Well out came 2 foam donuts along with the contact springs. I guess the adhesive had given up so I placed them back in with new batteries.

A few shots in, the sight blinked out again. I thought maybe the batteries were just old, they had been sitting around. So, popped another pair in, same thing. After pulling the foam donuts out I realized one was longer than the other and I had mixed them up. This time I lightly stretched the springs and moved them.

No issues since. So assuming it uses a similar set up, I'd pull out the donuts or make new ones from adhesive foam weather strip and find some nice springs and make new contacts. I bet a properly stretched pen spring would work but there's probably better stuff out there.

Not sure if that's any help but it worked for me.