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Does anyone have tips for getting corroded batteries out of flashlights? (lemmy.fmhy.ml)

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I imagine a lot of flashlight enthusiasts have death with this. I've found it's less an issue with D cell batteries and more AA and AAA.

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[–] solrize 6 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Web search finds info. I looked recently because of similar issue. Most promising approach seems to be drill a hole in the battery, drive in a sheet metal screw, and pull, lubing with wd40 if you can get it around the battery casing. Do this outside with eye protection and gloves as the battery can spew crap when you drill it. The batteries are called alkaleaks for a reason.

[–] feitingen 1 points 1 year ago

If you end up with a battery cap in yhe screw or drill, you might be able to pull out the casing with needle nose pliers, likely in pieces.

It hurts if you get gunk on your skin, so try to avoid that.

Eye protection is a great idea.

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