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Yep mine is a DQuote:
Originally Posted by sschmez
I have loosen the grub screw and have tried a socket and screw driver, the switch mech is not moving. That battery is stuck good.
I have a long wood drill at home which might release some pressure in the battery.
Oh well
BTW, found the allan key
sorry mate, the bit I missed was in step 7.
switch comes out the tail cap end:(
I thought you could get it out the front and then get at the battery from both sides. Sounds like job for home ... impressed you had the allen key though;)
Stevo
Just fixed the same thing on a 3d
Has a circlip in through the front
I used a small screwdriver to start one end of the clip
Then continue prising and poking
I used a screwdriver handle first up the tail end and banged
It down on the benchtop
Remember the switch has a spring on it. Watch out!!
Everything came out all over the bench
Make sure you loosen the switch first
Do it soon before the acid eats your switch
Have a look at the malkoff drop ins ;)
Dc
I had this in a 2xAA Maglite which ended up in the bin. Wrecked a few tools trying to get the battery out though to add to the cost.
Now I take the batteries out of my remaining Maglites if not using them for a while or periodically check them if they are staying in the torch.
I have a 2AA in the same boat. The end cap is corroded shut. Even tried clamping it in a vice and using vice grips to open - no dice.Quote:
Originally Posted by Utemad
Remember damage caused by brand name batteries leaking will be warranted
Pretty sure Duracell, energizer etc
As long as the batts are still in date they have been known to replace with new maglites!!
Dc