Batteries leaked, any suggestions?

[Billy]

I am a bit embarrassed to have to be asking the following questions :8
Due to lack of use/time, the batteries that I left (stupidly), in my xterra 705 have leaked and it is no longer turning on.

I have cleaned up the terminals as best I can with some white vinegar and sandpaper but it doesnt seem to have made much difference.
If I apply pressure to the battery cover it briefly lights up with a tone and a E.

Is there anything I can do to bring her back to life or is she now a reminder of dug treasures and a vessel of spare parts?

Is it worth sending in to Minelab, or will that not be worth it? Shes a fair few years old now but up until my mistake was working like a champion :brokenh:

Thank you in advance for any advice you can give a broken detectorist 8.(

 

[Eldorado]

It wouldn't hurt to ask Minelab whether anything can be done to repair your detector.Give them a call.I always worried about this happening with my 705 so remove them after every hunt.Its the same with anything that runs on batteries,never leave them in longer than 2 weeks.I think it says this in the manual.

 

[AngerManagement]

All depends on how bad the degas and acid has been and what damage..

Could just me the terminals or it could be worse...

ML may come to the party - if not give us a yell.

The 705 is easy to work on BUT you still need a few skills..

PS. Stay away from Duracell they would have to be the worse for leaking..

 

[Jaros]

I think we are all going to check our detectors now!!

 

[Anolphart]

I think we are all going to check our detectors now!!

... and don't forget your adult toys as well!

!!!How did you know!!!

 

[Smoky bandit]

RIP 705
HELLO NOX :lol: