Fried battery terminal?

[extravaganttraveler]

Something happened to the negative (-) side of my battery port. It's hard to tell exactly what's happening but it causes my battery to stick on the cradle and requires pounding with a mallet to remove. It would appear the hole has become mis-shapen and perhaps smaller in diameter. When attempting to put the battery back on the sled it will not go on the last 1/4 inch unless I really force it and then it becomes stuck again. I'm not sure if there is damage to the (-) prong on the sled but it seems there may be a small rough spot (really hard to tell).

Anyone ever experience anything like this? How screwed am i? Is this something I can repair? If I repair the battery port (somehow), can I still use this same sled? Any ideas as to what may have caused the port to melt?

Someone please help! It's my main mode of transport.

[Fred]

If you're OK with disassembling the pack and doing a bit of soldering, you may have to replace the connector using something like this:
2 Pin 16mm female Wire panel connector,GX16 Plug for aviation,computer ect.reversed assembling type ,circular connector|connector circular|pin wire connectorsconnector 16mm - AliExpress

[extravaganttraveler]

If you're OK with disassembling the pack and doing a bit of soldering, you may have to replace the connector using something like this:
2 Pin 16mm female Wire panel connector,GX16 Plug for aviation,computer ect.reversed assembling type ,circular connector|connector circular|pin wire connectorsconnector 16mm - AliExpress

YES!!
Also this: https://www.greenbikekit.com/e-bike-...-2p-6pins.html

The problem is that I'd like to find one FAST. All these suppliers are China, Tonga, etc.. Any idea where I'd find one stateside?

[extravaganttraveler]

Why can't I find this stateside?? https://www.greenbikekit.com/e-bike-...-2p-6pins.html
Is it really that hard to find????

The problem with the one you linked is that the body of the female side extends back too far to fit inside the case. Am I the only one this has ever happened to?