Maglite Torch help

[smidsy]

Hey guys,
I have a five cell maglite with coroded batteries jammed inside.
I've had the torch 30+ years so aside from the cost of a replacement I'd like to to fix it anyway.

I was hoping to be able to remove the globe & switch and push the batteries out, but it seems the switch has to come out the far end - where the batteries are.
My next line of thought is remove the bulb assembly and run a drill bit through the switch to create a hole to put something through so I can push the batteries out.
Is there a less destructive way to get the batteries out - I've been spraying silicone spray in there all day and banging the end of the torch on a block of wood but that's done nothing.
Cheers

[DavidG]

Batteries are shot so drill a hole in them and screw in a fat screw. The apply pull pressure and see what happens.
Worst case remove the batteries in bits.

[Cal]

One issue will be the corrosion will have run its way up the wiring toward the switch, and will keep going eventually destroying the wire.

[China]

I have done this in the past, unscrew the head ( obvious) remove the rubber switch cover insert Allen key down into the switch block remove the grub screw, remove the end cap with a suitable piece of solid round timber used as
punch hammer the entire lot out of the barrel 90% the switch block will need to be replaced neutralise any alkaline leakage with lemon juice then baking soda spare parts here
https://www.sheldonandhammond.com.au/

[Bob38S]

Mine was a 4D cell, same problem but, unfortunately mine was too far gone.

Found that this was a help as mine was similar.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=G8wmQKgOk7U