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Simple to use 35 mm manual focus SLR camera. Model number X-370.

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How can I open up my the cover to switch the corroded batteries?

I had received a Minolta XG-M for Christmas which hasn't been used by my family since the late 80's/ early 90' and as i tried to open up the lid for the batteries i noticed that i couldn't open it. For the last month I've been trying to open it up using coins and screwdrivers but neither of them are working. I assume the batteries are most likely corroded but does anybody have any ideas on what i can do to get it open?

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I said it was X-370 in the description because supposedly the bodies are very similar but i have an XG-M just to clarify.

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http://www.cameramanuals.org/minolta_pdf...

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