How to Repair a Rayovac Value Bright Flashlight
Battery leakage is is damaging to any device but more so to a flashlight, which is rendered inoperable. Repair a Rayovac Value Bright model flashlight by cleaning off the contacts that have become corroded by the batteries. The procedure will require some supplies from a grocery store and some tools most households already have available -- but which can be purchased at a hardware store if necessary. Supervise any children who are involved in repairing the Rayovac since the battery acid residue is poisonous and must not be ingested. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Baking soda
- Measuring cup
- Flat-edged jeweler's screwdriver
- Work gloves
- 2 lint-free cloths
- Lemon juice
- Compressed air
- Replacement batteries
Instructions
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Unscrew the battery cap from the bottom of the Rayovac Value Bright flashlight. Insert the tip of the flat-edged screwdriver into the seam between the body of the flashlight and the battery closest to the bottom. Lift up on the tip of the screwdriver to dislodge the battery from inside of the flashlight.
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Put on the work gloves. Grip the edge of the battery and pull it out of the bottom of the flashlight. Dispose of the battery properly.
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Unscrew the reflector from the front of the flashlight. Place the reflector aside. Unscrew the bulb from inside the flashlight and place it aside.
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Insert the needle-nosed pliers into the front of the flashlight. Grip the edge of the bulb module with the pliers. Pull the bulb module out of the flashlight and place it aside.
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Push the tip of the flat-edged screwdriver against the top of the battery still inside the flashlight. Push the battery until an edge emerges from the bottom of the flashlight. Grip the battery with your hand and pull it out of the flashlight. Dispose of the battery properly.
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Wipe off the contact on the battery cap and on the bottom of the bulb module with an edge of a lint-free cloth. Blow out the inside of the flashlight with compressed air. Place a sheet of newspaper on a table. Place the battery cap, contact side up, on the newspaper.
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Pour 4 ounces of baking soda in a measuring cup. Add 4 ounces of tap water. Stir the mixture with a spoon. Wash the spoon off with tap water.
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Dip an edge of the lint-free cloth in the mixture. Vigorously rub the edge of the cloth against the battery cap's contact. Inspect the contact after a minute has passed. Repeat the procedure if the contact is still encrusted with battery acid. Blow off the contact once it has been cleaned of battery acid with compressed air.
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Place the bulb module face down on the newspaper. Clean the contact on the bulb module in the same manner as was just done with the contact on the battery cap, only using a clean edge of the lint-free cloth. Blow off the bulb module's contact with compressed air.
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Moisten a side of a second lint-free cloth with lemon juice. Run the moistened side of the cloth inside the flashlight to remove any battery acid residue that might be clinging to the sides. Dispose of both of the lint-free cloths in the trash.
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Blow out the flashlight with compressed air. Place the bulb module back into the front of the flashlight. Screw the bulb back in. Screw the reflector back on. Place fresh batteries into the battery compartment. Screw the battery cap back on. Dispose of the mixture in the measuring cup in the kitchen sink and wash out the cup.
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Tips & Warnings
Regular replacement of the batteries in the Rayovac flashlight can minimize the chance of battery leakage.
