![]() ![]() ![]() If you can't push the switch towards the tail end just a bit, it's nearly impossible to get the retaining ring out since it sets in a groove in the body and there's a recess in the top or the switch that will prevent you from getting the ring out. Most MagD lights have switches held in with a retaining ring at the bulb end. ![]() Now you have a tube open at both ends and you can pound away until the corroded batteries come out. But almost any 2 straight sticks with small enough tips held in an X pattern will work. I've found some small needle nose pliers work well to stick in the holes and give a good handle to unscrew it. Look at the bulb end, if there is a fairly wide brass ring with a pair if holes on either side you just unscrew it. If you have a really old maglight, where the switch is held in with a screw in ring, you're lucky. The newest mags use a star wrench, I think it's T7 size but I'm not sure. For all but the newest Mags you need a 5/64" (or 2mm) allen wrench. Then you need to loosen the grounding set screw that's at the bottom of the hole in the middle of the switch. Regardless of what type of Maglight you have, start by popping off the rubber cover on the switch. The best way is to remove the switch assembly and then use a wooden dowel to drive the batteries out either end. There's a couple ways you can try to get the batteries out. ![]()
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