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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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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Water and baking soda are good for removing residue, so with some patience that might dissolve enough of it to get the batteries unstuck.