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Basselope1
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Username: Basselope1
Post Number: 4
Registered: 05-2011
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, June 16, 2011 - 09:55 am: | 
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I just picked up a beautiful Lynx 5000 but the battery compartment was lightly corroded. Only the metal contact had the typical blue/green corrosion on it and the rest of the compartment is clean. What is the best way to clean the corrosion off of the contacts? Will it still operate ok or do I need to replace some parts?
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Finnegan
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Username: Finnegan
Post Number: 73
Registered: 09-2009
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, June 16, 2011 - 11:05 am: |
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The blue green stuff comes off with a Q-Tip damped in lighter fluid. You can also use rubbing alcohol. Others may suggest vinegar. Be sure to get the screw threads clean (it is a screw on battery cover, right?). |
Basselope1
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Username: Basselope1
Post Number: 6
Registered: 05-2011
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, June 16, 2011 - 02:39 pm: |
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Yes, it is a screw on. The battery cover and every thing else is clean with the exception of the battery contact inside the battery compartment. Many thanks! |
Denny
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Username: Denny
Post Number: 67
Registered: 08-2009
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, June 16, 2011 - 09:03 pm: |
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I have had good luck with the CRC QD Electronics Cleaner and Q-tips. I have also, in more severe cases, kissed it with a Dremel tool and a small wire brush. It doesn't take very much "tapping" with the brush.
Good luck. |
Brcamera
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Username: Brcamera
Post Number: 101
Registered: 08-2010
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, June 16, 2011 - 09:28 pm: |
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I have used a fiberglass bristle brush for cleaning off battery corrosion for many years and it works well. My original brush was sold in camera stores under the Hama brand, but I now have found a good substitute in the 3M Spot Sanding Pen. This tool has a lot of uses in cleaning contacts and corrosion on cameras and electronics. |
Denny
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Username: Denny
Post Number: 69
Registered: 08-2009
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, June 16, 2011 - 09:51 pm: |
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Is the 3M sanding pen available in hardware stores or would a better bet be at an auto parts store? I would like to pick one up, but not sure the best place to look for one.
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Brcamera
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Username: Brcamera
Post Number: 102
Registered: 08-2010
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, June 16, 2011 - 10:08 pm: |
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I actually found mine at WalMart! Auto paint touch up department. |
Basselope1
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Username: Basselope1
Post Number: 7
Registered: 05-2011
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, June 17, 2011 - 06:47 am: |
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Great advice everyone. Thank you! |
