On Sun, 21 Oct 2012 00:50:46 -0700 (PDT), DanP wrote:
: On Sunday, October 21, 2012 5:54:53 AM UTC+1, Polly the Parrott wrote:
: Nikon F5
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: Batteries or battery (AA) leaked, and now a residue of white powder
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: left behind in the battery holder and the battery compartment.
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: What is the best way to clean this up?
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: Any permanent damage caused by the leak that I should be aware of at
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: all?
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: Any other precautions?
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: As usual, thanks in advance for all replies.
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: A good quantity of damp cotton earbuds.

Dampened with a solution of baking soda in water. I'm pretty sure the powder
is acidic, and therefore corrosive, and the baking soda will neutralize it.
Try to keep the water from leaking deeper into the camera, and dry it off
immediately.

Bob