The TG-16 CD-rom case latches are in! edit: They should fit the PC Engine too

[Mathius]

Latches arrived today! Look and work great! Thanks again!

They can be a bit tricky to pop on until you see the trick.  Glad they worked out for you.

What be this trick you speak of?

[CPTRAVE]

Sweet! If only I had a case or a Duo.

[jelloslug]

Latches arrived today! Look and work great! Thanks again!

They can be a bit tricky to pop on until you see the trick.  Glad they worked out for you.

What be this trick you speak of?

You kinda have to get both sides started in at the same time.  If you pop one side of the latch in first I don't think you can get the other side in at all.

[vestcoat]

Got my latch today. It's a little resistant to lock/unlock, but works fine. Thank you so much!

[jelloslug]

Got my latch today. It's a little resistant to lock/unlock, but works fine. Thank you so much!

I had one that was like that but it loosened up a bit after I worked a few times.  If it's an issue I can send you another.

[jelloslug]

It also appears that these latches will work on the PC Engine suitcase cover also.  They just would not be the correct color.

[vestcoat]

I had one that was like that but it loosened up a bit after I worked a few times.  If it's an issue I can send you another.

No, thank you, but it's fine. The action is a little rough (the lock doesn't automatically snap shut), but the latch is more secure than the original on the other side of my case. The original allows too much wiggle room and a tiny crack to open when the case stands vertically, while your replacement keeps a tight seal. Neither is perfect, but I prefer yours.

[jelloslug]

No, thank you, but it's fine. The action is a little rough (the lock doesn't automatically snap shut), but the latch is more secure than the original on the other side of my case. The original allows too much wiggle room and a tiny crack to open when the case stands vertically, while your replacement keeps a tight seal. Neither is perfect, but I prefer yours.

Did you case look like this:



Or like this:



If it was like the second pic then the "spring" that keeps the latch pushed out is broken off of your case.

[csgx1]

Nice work, latches look great! 

I test fitted original PC Engine latches on my Turbografx CD case before and they are interchangeable. 

Have you attempted any fix or repair for the plastic "spring" behind the latch?  On my case, one is broken off and the other is weak and doesn't put any tension on the latch. 

[jelloslug]

Nice work, latches look great! 

I test fitted original PC Engine latches on my Turbografx CD case before and they are interchangeable. 

Have you attempted any fix or repair for the plastic "spring" behind the latch?  On my case, one is broken off and the other is weak and doesn't put any tension on the latch. 

I'm sure that I could come up with something that could be incorporated in the latch itself.

[vestcoat]

Did you case look like this:

Yep, top pic.

[jelloslug]

Did you case look like this:

Yep, top pic.

Hummmm, interesting.  I'll check the others I have and see of the hole is the right size.

[mrhaboobi]

insane 3d printing .. crazy shit   looks great!

[in99flames]

HOLY CRAP!! do you still have some for sale!!!?!?!?!?!? I NEED 2 of them please!! PM sent!