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locking battery compartment needed
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Post 1 made on Thursday June 29, 2006 at 14:31
drofrub
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I am looking for a universal remote that controls at least 3 devices that has a locking battery compartment. My son quickly ruins every remote I purchase by messing with the batteries and their compartment, door, etc. I'd like one that has a screw to lock the battery door. At this point I don't care what brand, what features, what price - I'm so tired of having them ruined! Merchants can't help me because of packaging and websites don't show photos of the backs of the remotes. Anyone know of one?
Thanks!
drofrub
Post 2 made on Thursday June 29, 2006 at 15:16
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OP | Post 3 made on Thursday June 29, 2006 at 18:29
drofrub
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:-) LOL!! I've already tried duct tape, but that just gives him a challenge and leaves a gluey mess all over! :-)
drofrub
Post 4 made on Thursday June 29, 2006 at 19:09
The Robman
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I thought about getting a remote like this myself, but then I said "screw that" !!!
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Post 5 made on Friday June 30, 2006 at 07:41
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i wrap mine in barb wire to "teach em" Mother taught me this way and it never did me any.... whooo... wuu ..whiiii.... harm.
Post 6 made on Friday June 30, 2006 at 14:53
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Did you try using the duct tape on your son?
Post 7 made on Friday June 30, 2006 at 15:03
djy
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You realise, of course, that we could all be missing a wonderful marketing opportunity here.
Post 8 made on Friday June 30, 2006 at 15:34
Oz AVI
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1. A fiddly job, but do you have or know of someone (maybe a local repair shop) who has a tray of those 'little screws' that you could drill and countersink the cover to then fit a locking screw.

2. On a lighter note, why don't we play 'Doctor Phil' and find out WHY he's doing it! Who wants to start?...................
Post 9 made on Saturday July 1, 2006 at 09:32
goodnf
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(As Dr. Phil):

Now son, your father has spent a gazillion dollars on remotes, and you seem to delight in ruining those remotes. Just what is your problem?
I'm just a sheep in wolf's clothing...
Post 10 made on Wednesday July 5, 2006 at 11:08
Jay In Chicago
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And a screw is going to keep him out. Sure.

How about some discipline to keep him out?
Jet Rack ... It's what's for breakfast
Post 11 made on Wednesday July 5, 2006 at 12:42
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Maybe Torx screws would help (until he finds a chisel... :)
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Post 12 made on Tuesday July 11, 2006 at 21:31
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URC's MX3000 has a locking compartment, but it's a kind of expensive locking cover :) $999
Post 13 made on Tuesday July 11, 2006 at 21:35
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On July 11, 2006 at 21:31, 8ate8 said...
URC's MX3000 has a locking compartment, but it's
a kind of expensive locking cover :) $999

Now what would the insurance claim say . . .


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