On Nov 29, 4:26*pm, zxcvbob wrote:
I just found the 3AA MiniMaglite that I thought I left in a motel
room over a year ago. *(it was under the car seat) *Two of the
batteries leaked -- the ones closest to the lamp. *The corrosion
doesn't look bad. The bottom battery just dropped out easily, and I
was able to knock the middle battery out by hitting the tailcap with
a deadblow hammer, but the last one won't budge. *I don't see any
way to take it apart from the lamp end. *Any ideas?

I wonder if some penetrating oil would help?

Bob

jee bob. I really thought, after reading the responses to my cabinets
post they were going to rip you and tell you to get a life and a new
flashlight. Very odd group here. Apparently field stripping a flash
light is high on their list of 'need to discuss' issues. My next
thread will be titled 'how do I repair (not replace) a leaky flapper
valve on my toilet'..There should be high interest in that considering
the IQ and temperment here.