Cleaning a mic after battery leak at DVinfo.net

Aaron Koolen · March 17th, 2003, 03:18 AM

Opened my Me66 just now and noticed that the damned battery that I'd had in there has leaked or oxidised or someting, in the K6 attachment.

Does anyone know if there's some proper stuff you can use to clean it?

Cheers
Aaron

Jeff Donald · March 17th, 2003, 10:30 AM

There is a contact and corrosion cleaner. It's a liquid or a spray. Either an electronics supply house or an automotive supply house should have it. Radio Shack even has it, but it is very expensive from them. Do not spray directly onto the effected parts. Spray onto a Q-Tip and wipe the surface until the corrosion is gone. The metal will be pitted from the corrosion. Don't worry about the appearance, it's just the way it is.

Nathan Gifford · March 17th, 2003, 12:00 PM

One of the reasons to spray the cleaner on Q-tip is that you do not want the solvent to touch other parts. Those solvents can damage plastic parts.

Your may still need to some form of abrasive cleaning to clean the contacts after that. You may want to 'float' some solder in the contacts to provide some extra protection. Use some magnifying glasses and lots of light to ensure everything is really clean.

Finally, it is a good idea to remove batteries from the gear to prevent this from happening in the future.

Aaron Koolen · March 17th, 2003, 01:55 PM

Nathan, YUP. That's a mistake I will NEVER make again ;)

Thanks guys, will look out for some of that stuff. The mic still works luckily cause I need it today for a shoot.

Cheers
Aaron

March 17th, 2003, 03:18 AM	#1
Aaron Koolen Trustee Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,727	Cleaning a mic after battery leak Opened my Me66 just now and noticed that the damned battery that I'd had in there has leaked or oxidised or someting, in the K6 attachment. Does anyone know if there's some proper stuff you can use to clean it? Cheers Aaron

March 17th, 2003, 10:30 AM	#2
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	There is a contact and corrosion cleaner. It's a liquid or a spray. Either an electronics supply house or an automotive supply house should have it. Radio Shack even has it, but it is very expensive from them. Do not spray directly onto the effected parts. Spray onto a Q-Tip and wipe the surface until the corrosion is gone. The metal will be pitted from the corrosion. Don't worry about the appearance, it's just the way it is. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

March 17th, 2003, 12:00 PM	#3
Nathan Gifford Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tickfaw, LA Posts: 1,217	One of the reasons to spray the cleaner on Q-tip is that you do not want the solvent to touch other parts. Those solvents can damage plastic parts. Your may still need to some form of abrasive cleaning to clean the contacts after that. You may want to 'float' some solder in the contacts to provide some extra protection. Use some magnifying glasses and lots of light to ensure everything is really clean. Finally, it is a good idea to remove batteries from the gear to prevent this from happening in the future. __________________ Nathan Gifford Southern Cyclist Magazine & Productions For quick answers try our Search! To see me and Rob Lohman click here

March 17th, 2003, 01:55 PM	#4
Aaron Koolen Trustee Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,727	Nathan, YUP. That's a mistake I will NEVER make again ;) Thanks guys, will look out for some of that stuff. The mic still works luckily cause I need it today for a shoot. Cheers Aaron