Magic Trackpad Battery Replacement
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Last updated on May 11, 2022
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I recently found a Magic Trackpad on a junk pile, to find that the batteries are corroded and won’t come out.
I poured a small amount of isopropyl alcohol in the battery cylider, pried with a thin plastic pick and banged it against a table to get out the first battery, but the second one doesn’t want to move.
Any suggestions for how to get it out without destroying the device? The only thing I can think of would be to crazy-glue a thin rod to the top of the battery, maybe pour in some alcohol, and pull/wiggle the battery until it comes out. I’m afraid that any kind of stronger solvent will cause real damage.
Opinions?
The best solvent for leaked alkaline batteries is… tap water!
I had corroded batteries in my Magic Keyboard. Exact same construction. I fashioned a thin blade from an aluminum can. It had enough column strength to slide between the battery and the aluminum battery compartment and with different solvents I was able to free the batteries. Now I have a trackpad that I am trying to recondition but not so easy. IPA and WD40 did not free the batteries this time, about to try dilute vinegar.
