Gazelle Internal Battery Connector came loose. How to fix?

[newts]

So I have had trouble with inserting my battery until today when the internal connector came loose completely. The screws that hold it in place are gone. I assume one came loose so it wasn't aligned well for a while and then the second one left today. How do I get this out to fix? I removed the 3 screws holding it to the frame and it is loose but I think the lock might be holding it from coming out. I can remove the lock mechanism but is that it or another trick?

Thanks

 

[teskow]

Do what you gotta do. Just keep working at it till you get it out. Take pictures as you go to help put it all together correctly.

 

[PHXRDR]

Yes. Remove the lock assembly and, along with the three battery screws, it will come out.

 

[newts]

Thanks for the tops. I loosened the lock cylinder and with enough jiggling I got the plate out. I am sourcing some more M5 screws and loctite today to fix tonight. The good news is it happened AFTER the weekend trip to Vermont. The bad news is I missed a perfect fall day to commute to work today.

 

[Chazmo]

Tough day to miss, @newts !! Had a gorgeous ride today. Hope you can button up the Gazelle quickly.

 

[newts]

Tough day to miss, @newts !! Had a gorgeous ride today. Hope you can button up the Gazelle quickly.

I got it fixed in time for rain tomorrow. we'll see. if it's not actually raining when it's time to go to work I may go anyway. Thursday should be OK though.