MINI MAGLITE LED AA - Dry Cell Replacement
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- Опубликовано: 1 окт 2024
- Removing corroded dry cells from these one piece flashlights can be impossible without damaging the body of the light. This video shows how the design of these units can make it a challenge to do a simple remove and replace of the 2 cell battery.
I just successfully extracted a corroded battery from my LED Mini-Maglite, so you aren't necessarily hosed. This video was helpful in showing what not to do.
In my case, the battery at the end corroded solid to the case, the second battery (between the stuck battery and LED assembly) was loose inside.
I had to soak the end of the flashlight in white vinegar for a couple of hours, drill-out the core of the stuck Duracell*, and judiciously pound with a leather mallet.
Taking care not to impact the LED module too hard, I was able to forcefully shake the flashlight so the loose battery acted like a slide hammer and pushedthe end of the corroded battery out far enough for me to crimp an edge and yank it out with a satisfying 'pop'.
The empty body and end cap are soaking overnight in white vinegar to remove the corrosion, and I am crossing my fingers that the LED module will have survived all that abuse.
Update: Initially, when all was said and done, the LED wouldn't light, but when i called Maglite about it, they suggested I remove, clean and re-seat the coil spring in the end cap. I had already done so, but on close inspection, the spring looked crooked, so I removed and carefully re-seated it, and (!!!) the light is working perfectly!
I'm so glad I tried that before delegating it to destructive exercises in gallium experimentation!
As for salvaging, you can try this at home, but be advised it is no easy task, especially drilling out the core of a Duracell. And time-consuming, and a bit messy.
But if that second battery were corroded, I wouldn't bother. Write it off. Even if you could drill the battery core way down inside, it would be almost impossible to grab, not worth the effort. The best you can do is cut the front off like the author of this video did to salvage the LED module.
* I don't know how or why, but Duracell coppertop AA's and AAA's seem especially prone to corrosion, particularly in mini-maglites. I have much less issues with Energizer and Fuji.
Great response. I've been hearing the Duracells that leak are made in China. Another reason to move manufacturing home.
Thanks for the video, first one I came to. Loved the term, "Hosed" LOL Some of the comments were also helpful. I to have noticed that Duracell leaks. Maglite should leave just a fraction more space between wall and batteries.
I couldn’t even get the bottom end cap off. In the future I will use the Energizer Lithium Ion batteries.
Got the same problem, cant wd40 it because it’s waterproof
I got a CSX Railroad one and even with strong force and a wrench, wont budge
Also going with Fujitsu rechargeable AA and AAA’s to preclude any future issues with flashlights and electronic devices.
Same here it's not coming off 🤬
Same here. I guess I’ll have to throw it in the trash now.
On my maglight I can't even get the tail cap unscrewed to get at the batteries (tried pliers) after not using it for 3 months - which tells you how corroded the batteries must be. I read the instruction booklet and it says to check the batteries once a month for corrosion and if used less often than once a month to remove the batteries entirely. So must be a design fault in my opinion because once a month seems pretty darned often to me. So I just removed the spare lamp from the tail section and threw the rest away. No more maglights for me!!
Thia is where I am at now. Can't even get the top open with pliers. Sad
Thanks for saving me the time of going down the same road! Much appreciated 👍
I almost threw mine away until I saw your video how this thing goes together/ I used drill, then an Easy out- that's better than a screw. First I spray in some wd-40 and let it sink in a bit. Battery pulled right out after everything else I tried failed. The LED head wouldn't fall out so I used a screwdriver with a removable bit as not to damabe the led bulb. Push it out the back. I then ran a ball of emery paper through it to clean it good, put more wd-40 in and added new batteries. Good as new
That is exactly what I am going thru right now with my mini msg lite .. thanks for the video.
I can’t even get it unscrewed to change my batteries!
Im in the same boat
Never use a duracell
Ha! Duracell! They seem to be notorious for leaking in recent years :(
They are shocking - I wont touch them ever again!
made in China
I have had lots of trouble with Duracells corroding, but not with Energizer, Fuji, or even generic "house" brands (Kirkland, Safeway, Vizio, etc).
Basically, mag light sucks. Might be better to keep batteries out when not in use and keep stored in a moisture absorbing packet in a bag or something
I concur with this man's accessment. I was able to finally get the bottom end unscrewed using 2 10" visegrips! It actually didn't unscrewed because I destroyed the threads. The end was welded by the corrosion from the batteries. And the batteries weren't coming out due to corrosion. So in the trash it went. Too bad. It was a nice little light.
For the led version removing the led switch module is almost the same as removing the incandescent bulb version switch, but instead of removing the top part on the incandescent version first, just push the led down firmly so that it separates the led switch module part from the plastic retaining ring.
If you use the correct size socket or socket extension that fits around the led without damaging it, then you should be able to push it down the length of the tube towards the tail cap threads the same way the incandescent switch version does and reverse the procedure to re install it.
A weak acid like vinegar can help to remove alkaline battery corrosion enough to start using wd40 and insert a long coach bolt that is long enough to reach the first battery through a piece of wood that is wider than the maglite body and start turning the coach bolt until it bites into the battery and starts pulling its self out. It’s worth a try.
You can also buy a replacement led switch module from maglite if you do damage the led and it comes with installation instructions.
It certainly does - this video should be removed [sorry] its easy to remove the bulb!
ruclips.net/video/KATwQHYMFhA/видео.html
The problem is it doesn't work so well if the battery is corroded and fused to the flashlight body. You'll wreck the LED module before you dislodge the battery.
Replacement LED modules don't appear to be cost-effective compared to new lights on eBay.
But my impression is the module is pretty durable as long as you don't get too rough and DO NOT TOUCH THE LED.
my bottom cap literally won't come out - even with plyers. My only solution would be to use a vice and try with plyers again..
This isn't regular battery maintenance like some people commented. We also couldn't get the end off to switch out the batteries.... my Oldman started hacking into this thing frustrated...when it finally opened it looked like the cap was super glued on. Finding your video was reassuring and made us laugh a good bit. Thanks! 😁
Ray-O Vac guarentees will replace the flashlight if battery damages it!!!
that's awesome
I just recovered one of these lights. I had to use two pair of chanellocks to open after soaking in liquid wrench and vinegar. Also if you have access to a lathe, wood or metal you can use a 9/16" bit to drill the batteries out . Then used a small wooden dowel and arbor press to push out the front end plastic part and remainder of the front battery. Good Luck
first time i've seen someone post a defeat on YT but I love it! I have the same issue, however am contacting Maglite before i resort to hacksaw!
Before I throw mine out what did maglite say? I'm so thankful for this video. I just spent an hour trying to get the led out of the top of the light! Guess I'd better stop and get on my way... was supposed to leave to go camping 2 hours ago. Sigh. I'll take a different light.
I called Maglite and they directed me to battery MFR. I sent my first few lights back to ML and they replaced them as they had a deal with the battery companies involved. My latest light had DURACELL batteries. Duracell sent me a check for the replacement value and I kept the light.
@@DeafDalmatian see my reply. below yours.....
@@patrickhayes3099 I gave up and threw it out. Made me sad. I love maglites but... that one frustrated me too much! Good info to know! Thanks!
Even fairly new battery's stick and are hard to get out. the bottom battery came out with some pounding and a pair of pliers. The top battery can be forced out by taking off the top, But this is a light that I put an LED in to replace the regular bulb. I wish they would fix this, maybe by making the tube slightly bigger?
I'm trying some JB weld today I'll get back in a few days
Maglites are just overpriced shit ! What's the point of them if you csnt change the battery, how many have ended up in the garbage because of this !!!
I spent 4 weeks working on my AA Mini Maglite trying to remove the batteries. I literally tried every RUclips trick I found and got close but no good enough to use. I gave up and through it all in the garbage. I have MANY Maglite flashlights. I think Maglite needs to warranty these and update their manufacturing process. Thanks
Dang man you had 4 weeks?! My wife would have left me after 2 week
There is a secret squirrel RUclips trick video where you would purchase a brand new mag lite and return the new box with old mag lite for a full refund.
It took less than 2 days with Amazon prime account! Praise Jesus my cup runneth over
thanks for your great post-mortem report but i threw mine away before watching this. i know better than mess with a higher power like the people who made this nice little light. they will likely rule the world some day. but until then i found a way to prevent leaking batteries from welding these things shut. wrap the batteries' ends together with 2" wide plastic packaging tape to contain the corrosive goo that comes out as dead batteries swell. it won't help the two opposite contact ends but in the middle at least you've got a bit of protection until you remember to do your "regular (not) maintenance schedule"
My friend mini maglite battery corroded on the inside of unit as well. Maybe this flashlight isn't worth the $.
It's ridiculous to have a torch that corrodes batteries so quickly! So many comments about trying to get the batteries out and won't unscrew. Who the hell needs that! Buy another brand! Maglites may be famous but they're crap!
What a miscontruction! Now I know which torch brand I will never buy again..
What a poorly designed product; after the same ordeal, threw it away. It is not that hard to find flashlights that allow you to change the battery. The company is at fault and will not get my business again.
Made in the USA… no logic in design here, sheeet. I’m going back to Made in China. Hahaha.
Awesome, a good lesson on regular battery maintenance. Thanks, This would have been me! 👍👍
Still working on mine. The battery closest to the LED is stuck by corrosion, but the rear battery dropped out after I tapped it a few times with a ball point pen. Thanks for the warning about not taking it apart with a hacksaw.
Noticing that the LED module had some play to move back and forth in the tube, I started pushing the inner battery forward, then pushing it backward by tapping the LED module. The battery was definitely moving forward and back about 1/4 inch but still would not come out. Then I tapped the side of the maglite a while with a screwdriver and after another 5 minutes, the battery finally dropped out. New batteries in, the maglite still works, hurrah!
You CAN remove the batteries without damaging it:
1. Unscrew the top.
2. Pull out the LED.
3. Use your fingernail or pocket knife to pry off the 1mm deep plastic cap that says "Do not remove" ;)
4. Tap down on the plastic piece under the cap using a Phillips screwdriver or something similar and the battery should pop out.
For more details, see this video:
ruclips.net/video/qP_oUL-0so0/видео.html
It's not the same type of model but the method in the video works with a slight modification. Because the LED can not be pulled out as shown in Noessllc video i followed AdRNUk's advice and managed to pound everything out from the top with a socket and socket extension. Be carful not to damage the LED. Works just like new! Thanks everyone!
That works on the older bulb version. I was able to get the batteries out on mine with a bit of persuasion. Be careful not to lose the small contact under the bulb that acts as the on/off switch when you unscrew the head to use the flashlight.
good video on the AA version of the Maglite. There is a version of the AA that does not have the sealed LED, rather a bi-pin LED [ p/n BPRM-1827 ]. I believe it is the LED replacement part for the bi-pin incandescent bulb. The problem then becomes if you hack saw off the top section, how do you re-secure it after you get the batteries out?
That version is essentially a retrofitted halogen model.
Not nearly as bright as the LED Pro in question.
Crap ! I already broke mine 🥱🤪 The end cap wont open !! 🤬
Planet unfriendly products
Thats too mych just to change a damn battery
Found one yesterday at my local supermarket's recycling bin for waste electronics somebody threw away. 😇🤗
It had that miniature (working !) traditional glass krypton bulb. So not an LED. I'm going to get that upgrade for it in the future. 🤔😎
Anyways... a wedged leaked Duracell AA batery was stuck inside. But I was able to get the battery out from the other side by gently hitting that plastic piece to push it out. 😊👍
Luckily the leak wasn't big & the corrosion on the inner metal tube part wasn't significant. So I just used some sanding paper & a metal file to remove the jagged surface left by the alkaline liquid from the battery. 🙄😏
I put some minerail oil on the inside of the walls of the metal tube part of the flashlight to ensure easy sliding of AA batteries out. 😆
Those flash lights suck
Wow that was helpful smh
It seems like Maglite doesnt want you to replace the battery. I have the same lite and vowed to never buy another maglite again. Foolish company because they are giving themslves a bad reputation.
It's not Maglites' fault, but the owners' for choosing batteries that just leak very easily. Duracell (also called Durecel in Dutch (which translates to 'Expensive cell') is known for leaking prematurely. Varta, Lidl (Topcraft) and Panasonic usually do a far better job.
Sorry to learn of your misfortune. I have learned from your pain and will NOT repeat your process. I too had thought I could pop out the LED and tap the batteries out! PHEW! I dodged that bullet. Instead, I will be drilling out the battery through the tail.
just use a 3" long 1/4" drive socket set extension. place the female end over the LED and gently tap the whole works out toward the tail end.
Gracias me ahorró mucho trabajo porque tengo una linterna exactamente igual con el mismo problema.
(Thank You, You saved me a lot of useless work, I have exactly the same kind of flashlight wit that problem, and I had the same ideas like You, but the difference is You did first it and shared your experience) Thanks again, sadly I'll trow away my flashlight, but You save hours of work. I will be more careful in the future with batteries in electronic devices, Cheers.)
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Thanks for trying and letting us know, it's OK and not the end of the world if things fail.
If your battery is stuck, find a drill bit that'll stick all the way down and use the drill on the bottom of the battery inside the light. Then use a screw and drill that in where you drilled the hole, then try to pull it out. You may be lucky enough to pull the battery out with the drill bit which is how I just got mine out!
soaked mine in wd40 overnight then used vicegrips to open...
Always take out the batteries after use!
I have exactly the same issue ...
Where is the serial # written on a AA MagLite?
have the same problem
Yeh...these things are useless! Best get a cheaper torch which is actually practical!
Hey, I have this exact mag lite and my batteries corroded. I was able to remove the old batteries and put new ones in, but it doesnt work. I'm wondering if the bulb is no good?
Assuming your batteries slid out without a hitch, your LED module may be corroded from battery leakage.
If you're very lucky, you may be able to clean up the corrosion with white vinegar and it might work again.
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আমাজন ত্রিশ ডলারের কাছাকাছি
@@otd80 ইন্ডিয়ান কত টাকা হয়।
6 minutes?
Just do not mess with the small contacts, they brake and you done!
if the batteries are definitely corroded before their year date on the battery it will be repaired free by Mallory.
that assumes one recorded the battery date before installing them. If stuck, kinda tough to get the date code.....
Thank you, Sir.
Hi im from malaysian. Where can i buy led bulb replacemen for maglite mini AA battery?
Amazon. p/n BPRM-1827
@@derekca thanks a lot.
Did you know there is a spare lamp provided in the tail assembly of the torch?
@@Jules.23109 no I didn't know that! going to check it out now!
You pop it out from the LED side of the flashlight. Actually very simple if you find the right tool, it was made to come out easily
Paper clip?