juicesqueezer wrote:
Well, thought I'd post this: Normally, when done shooting with my speedlite, I remove the batteries. Well, for some reason, I didn't the last time and went to use my SB-600 yesterday and when I went to install batteries, realized that I had never removed them from the last shoot. One was already corroded and the light would not function. Removed all four batteries and tried the eraser method on the contacts, etc. This did not work. Finally went to the kitchen and got the wife's bottle of apple vinegar. With a cotton swab (cu-tip), I gently cleaned the contacts, both inside the holder and externally. Then used another swab and used rubbing alcohol to remove the vinegar residue. Left lid open and air dried. Re-installed new batteries and all worked again. This time, removed the new batteries for the next shoot.
In posting this, I hope it will help someone remember to remove the batteries afterwards and if not, hopefully a way to fix the speedlite if something like this should happen to you.
Well, thought I'd post this: Normally, when done ... (
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