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Old 12-28-2007, 04:51 PM
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as long as the batteries have not leaked over the electronics,
it's not a real problem. just dispose of the battery and replace it.

i've had some bad cases myself. (see thumbnails)
this combatdigiQ is now a static model

if you think or can see the battery has leaked on your electronics,
you can tell by the soldering points on the electronics oxidizing and turning
gray -ish.
specially directly under the batteries and where the red wire
from the battery is attached.
remove the whole lot from the tank hull by desoldering the chargingpoints.
some say water with a little soap will work just fine,
but wash it off as best you can. maybe distilled water is a good idea ?
let it dry, solder it together again, and keep your fingers crossed.

hopefully it's not that bad, but take a good close look,
the chemicals from the batteries will keep eating away for some time.

but if it looks as bad as the thumbnails, never mind.
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