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Olympus XA series repair
No power and battery corrosion
Leaking batteries corrode the terminals and the thin negative wire behind them. A camera that seems dead often isn't.
Common symptoms
- Nothing happens with fresh batteries: no beep, no LED
- Green or white crust in the battery compartment
What I do
Cleaning sometimes works. Often I replace the negative wire and re-solder both ends. A corroded battery cap can be swapped for a good original one.
Which batteries to use
Use two SR44 (silver oxide) cells. I strongly recommend SR44 over LR44 alkalines: SR44s hold a steady voltage until they're nearly empty, which keeps the meter accurate, while LR44 voltage sags as they drain and can throw off exposures. Take the batteries out if you store the camera.
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