Thanks, John, I knew you would come through.
Charlie
On Thu, Oct 30, 2025, 3:41 PM John Ockman via olympus <
olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> This is usually battery corrosion, and from an alkaline battery, so I have
> always used straight vinegar on swabs, and then rinsed quickly. Can not
> leave the acidic vinegar in there too long either.
>
> John,
> Long time lurker
>
> On Thu, Oct 30, 2025 at 1:55 PM Charles Geilfuss via olympus <
> olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> > Since my retirement, I have been volunteering at a thrift shop. I
> mostly
> > work on light fixtures and ceiling fans, but sometimes people donate
> camera
> > equipment. Yesterday a Pentax SP500 came in that is in excellent
> condition.
> > Only problem, I cannot remove battery compartment cover. I have removed
> the
> > base plate. Any suggestion as to what I can soak it in to free it up?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Charlie
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