How to extract a leaked battery from a pocket-torchlight

Written By: ein Stein
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How to extract a leaked battery from a pocket-torchlight

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

1

Time Required

2 minutes

Introduction

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    • To successfully extract a cylindrical dry-cell (e.g. AAA , baby–cell) on which you have no mechanical purchase, and which is stuck in the case because of leaked electrolyte use a manual spiral drill. Drill it through the bottom of the battery to get a grip on it and retract it. Works ! Do not destroy the case by using excessive force.

Conclusion

To successfully extract a cylindrical dry-cell on which you have no mechanical purchase, and which is stuck in the case because of leaked electrolyte use a manual spiral drill.

Drill it through the bottom of the battery to get a grip on it and retract it. Works like a charm!

Do not destroy the case by using excessive force.

Counter the drill at the battery-case but NOT against the torch'es topside to avoid structural damage to the torchlight.

Author

ein Stein

Member since: 07/12/20

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7 comments

works like a charm! there is no better way. obviously, the leaked battery is being destroyed in the process.

ein Stein -

works for aluminium € 30 “creed-light”

ein Stein -

getting the battery out is much easier than publishing a guide here. wow they make it complicated!

ein Stein -

don’t forget to scratch off any insulating rust caused by the electrolyte on the battery–contacts of the torchlight.

ein Stein -

fragile plastic torches may not withstand the force required to drill, breaking the torch.

unless you have a strong magnet to pull the battery, it is unfortunate.

ein Stein -

I dont like the way they do things here.

ein Stein -