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Broken Door Latch

Shadow Lord

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I was wondering if anyone here could help me locate a part or a replacement part. The Everex Megacube drive bay sits behind a sliding door. When I first got it the door would not stay down. I finally took it apart and found the problem. The latch (the first cheaply/shoddy made thing in this case) is a little plastic device which HAD two arms. When the door was down the arms would grab on to a "hook" at the bottom of the case and hold the door there. Pressing down, further would push a button in the latch that would force the arms wide and allowed it to be release.

Seems like a pretty standard mechanism. However, googling around I have not found any replacements. I am guessing this is because I am using the wrong terminology. I am even willing to sacrifice a cheap case with a latched door to get the piece. Any suggestions where I can find something similar to buy? I've included a picture:

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Thank you!
 
Okay apparently they are called push latches which makes searching for one on the internet much easier!

The correct keyword is key... No pun intended! Got some more info: The part is made by Southco. It is still in production. The measurements form southco fit it to a T. Problem is finding a supplier that does not insist on me buying a minimum of 50 units!
 
Chuck(G),

The part number is E4-10-101-10. Specs. I don't believe I need a spacer as the latch slides into a pre-built area in the cover. I found one place in CA that will sell them individually but I need to make at least $25 in purchases and pay a $15.50 for shipping. Thanks for any guidance!
 
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I considered that. I may still go that route but I may need some Southco cam locks as well. I am going to call Southco on Monday and go from there.
 
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