I've been buying up gobs of 35mm SLRs manufactured from the 1960's to the 2000's. Many of the cameras I buy have been sitting in a closet for decades. One side-effect is that often the little button cell batteries have corroded. I've come up with a novel way to deal with said problem.
So, here goes. Wait until after-noon, unless you are on vacation, then after 10am is ok. Then prepare yourself a gin and tonic. After you've finished the first G&T (if you don't like G&Ts you are also able to have any drink that comes with a lemon or lime wedge, a Mexican beer, a Kristalweizen etc will also do.) Be sure to squeeze most of the juice into your drink, or simply eat the fruit inside and hold on to the peel.
Now, open your corroded battery compartment. Carefully dispose of battery (I keep a plastic peanut jar repurposed for old batteries to take to properly dispose of.) Take a paper towel and a pen or other similar item and rub around and get out all the white dust you can inside the batter compartment and the battery door.
Next, take the lemon or lime wedge and rub it around inside the battery compartment. There should be a little tiny bit of citrus juice (an acid) that helps cut through the (alkaline) corrosion. Once again, take a piece of paper towel or similar and wipe the effected areas.
Now insert new battery and (hopefully) Voila!
(Note: Not responsible for any damage to either your G&T or your camera or other item - this usually works for me but your mileage may vary. Also, be sure to wear proper protection and abide by all laws. If in Saudi Arabia be sure not to use real alcohol for your drink, I don't want to be responsible for anybody's beheading.)
So, here goes. Wait until after-noon, unless you are on vacation, then after 10am is ok. Then prepare yourself a gin and tonic. After you've finished the first G&T (if you don't like G&Ts you are also able to have any drink that comes with a lemon or lime wedge, a Mexican beer, a Kristalweizen etc will also do.) Be sure to squeeze most of the juice into your drink, or simply eat the fruit inside and hold on to the peel.
Now, open your corroded battery compartment. Carefully dispose of battery (I keep a plastic peanut jar repurposed for old batteries to take to properly dispose of.) Take a paper towel and a pen or other similar item and rub around and get out all the white dust you can inside the batter compartment and the battery door.
Next, take the lemon or lime wedge and rub it around inside the battery compartment. There should be a little tiny bit of citrus juice (an acid) that helps cut through the (alkaline) corrosion. Once again, take a piece of paper towel or similar and wipe the effected areas.
Now insert new battery and (hopefully) Voila!
(Note: Not responsible for any damage to either your G&T or your camera or other item - this usually works for me but your mileage may vary. Also, be sure to wear proper protection and abide by all laws. If in Saudi Arabia be sure not to use real alcohol for your drink, I don't want to be responsible for anybody's beheading.)
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