How do I fix batter connectors?

[ric1312]

My two month old bongo bass battery connections went bad, I took it to my local guy to fix it. It worked fine for a day, then when I started to get into a song and jump around a bit, it went out again.

anyone know if this is a usual thing with these basses and how to fix it?

P.S. on the bongo it's a slot deal where you just pop them in, not the caps where you peel the batteries on and off.

 

[62bass]

Sorry no one has replied yet. I haven't seen the type of connector, but it seems to me that you should check to see if the battery is a bit loose in the compartment. When you jump around it could move and break the connection. You may want to wrap it with some thin foam for a tighter fit.

If that's not the case then check to see if the connectors in the grooves are broken. A good tech should be able to fix that.

 

[Milothicus]

Is it possible to just bend the metal contacts in the battery holder a bit to put more pressure on the battery contacts?

 

[tplyons]

What kind of batteries are you using? Some 9V's are slightly smaller than others and don't work well in EBMM battery compartments.