"Bonnie Jean" wrote in
:

I left batteries in a radio and just found that some tan crusty stuff
accumulated is on one of the negative contacts. I guess that battery
leaked and dried. It seems I can scrape it off with some difficulty.

If I go to the trouble of scraping it all off, will it work or have I
ruined the radio?

Thanks
bonnie




if ALKALINE cells,use vinegar to neutralize the leakage.
If "heavy-duty" cells,use a baking soda solution.
Q-tips are good for applying the solutions.
Then clean again with plain water,and dry.
--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net