« on: November 05, 2008, 03:29:35 PM »
Ideal wrote:
Whenever I remove a battery I always use vinegar to neutralize the acid, I apply a generous ammount of vinegar and use a toothbrush to sort of brush off any lumps of battery acid. Then flush with water. I then use a spray originally intented to clean radio control car electric motors motors, which then displaces any water and evaporates leaving no residue. Then let dry for 24-48hrs just to be safe.
Using this process I have never had a problem.
Most of the time I replace the original battery with a GP Nimh, although you do not have to do this.
My A4000 arrived with the battery removed, but evidence of leakage. It seems to have been cleaned, but there is a green discolouring to some of the metal components and I'm worried that it might still be residue from the battery rather than old corrosion from the leak. I should probably follow what you said just to be sure.
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