Swollen, stuck battery inside a camera! Yikes...

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3 жыл бұрын

This is how I dealt with the issue. Of course I don't recommend hammering on it for hours on end.. but with some strategic gentle taps and a safe space to do it on - I was able to get my battery out. I don't use third party batteries anymore.

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@fronzproductions Жыл бұрын

Wow! I was struggling for an hour trying to get the battery out to no avail. I watched this and figured I'd give it a shot. Four light slaps to the bottom and the battery delicately slid out no problem. Thank you! This was beyond helpful

@jimmycphoto Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you got it fixed!!!

@enriquec.9131 Ай бұрын

3 year video and it still help me solve my problem thank you so much my good sir .

@jimmycphoto Ай бұрын

i appreciate you telling me that!! sorry for the babbling, i didnt know people would watch it!

@juliaaevee 3 ай бұрын

Thank you SO MUCH! The battery in my camera has been stuck for weeks and I’m going on a trip soon so I really wanted it out. This worked surprisingly well, I appreciate this more than words can express

@jimmycphoto 3 ай бұрын

I'm glad it worked, it happens to everyone. but I will say since switching to real manufacturer batteries I've never had this issue again. I guess it just depends. have a good trip

@lalathaddeus9425 Жыл бұрын

Thank you SO much for posting this! I’m on Day 2 of a 9 day vacation and was fully panicking, especially when I got a new wide angle lens specifically for this trip. Definitely replacing my secondary battery with a brand name one as soon as I get home :)

@jimmycphoto Жыл бұрын

oh no!! thank you for saying that. I'm sure you handled it like a boss

@NeurologicalNerd Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, you’re a life saver!! I was just testing 2 new batteries for my camera for an event I’m working tomorrow and one of them got stuck. I did exactly as you said and after a little patience and a lot of stress, it came out with ease without damaging the battery or the camera. Thank you so much for posting this. 📷

@jimmycphoto Жыл бұрын

yikes... third party batteries?

@NeurologicalNerd Жыл бұрын

@@jimmycphoto that was the big mistake lol luckily it worked out and the battery works fine- it’s an older camera I’m looking to replace and the original battery wasn’t charging anymore and I had to go cheaper while saving up for the new one 😬

@jamiecorr5862 Ай бұрын

You rock, Jimmy! Thanks for posting this video. One suggestion for Fixers: I was able to easily remove the battery door for safety while tapping the battery out on a Canon Rebel T6 and reattach the door after 👍

@jimmycphoto Ай бұрын

thats a much needed idea. thabk yiu for posting and also thank you for that kind message!!

@SimplySynthia 13 күн бұрын

It worked! Mine must have been super swollen because the only thing that worked for me was gently tapping the bottom of the camera on the edge of my kitchen counter top...it sounds scary, but I was sure to only lift the camera an inch or so from the surface and tapped in a rhythmic beat, to be sure I wasn't too fast or too rough. Thank you!

@jimmycphoto 10 күн бұрын

oh wow iy must have really been in there. your camera is really robust! maybe place a silicone pot holder on the table just in case, but im glad everything is ok!

@shaneshine2684 10 ай бұрын

This worked like a charm!!! I even had to hold the lever with one hand and bop the camera on my knee once but that was enough to get it to hold the latch open on its own. I'm so relieved. I forgot I had left a battery in there for several months and I was so worried it had late. Thank you so much for this video!!

@jimmycphoto 10 ай бұрын

oh goodness this is happening to alot of people! I'm glad you saved the camera.. let's all buy OEM batteries from now on. haha thank you for the nice comment

@ginamar8367 2 жыл бұрын

You Sir, are a lifesaver!! Thank you for posting this!

@jimmycphoto 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it helped you, it's crazy how many people this is happening to..!

@vjvtravel 5 ай бұрын

Damn - How come is it that, its always a random youtuber who saves the day! Thank you so much! I was struggling to get the battery off my Canon 1300 and just randomly searched for solutions on youtube - It was your video that popped up! You saved the day!

@jimmycphoto 5 ай бұрын

haha, glad it worked out, others have said strong tape, or a hit glue stick worked as well!

@CounterScroll 9 ай бұрын

I do photography as a hobby sometimes and stopped using my Sony a6400 a few months ago after a third-party battery got stuck in it. This video helped me knock it out in under 2 minutes! Thank you!

@jimmycphoto 9 ай бұрын

wow it's been in there for a long time. yep.. 3rd party batteries are no Bueno. I wish they were dependable. that's a nice camera you have. come back to the hobby!

@roselaabaloyan4751 Жыл бұрын

The battery was swollen in my Sony mirrorless camera. This video helped me fix it just a few minutes ago! Thanks so much!!!

@ravineelakantan6417 24 күн бұрын

Thanks very much...this tip helped me to remove a stuck battery in my Lumix GX85 camera and saved a disastrous situation.

@jimmycphoto 10 күн бұрын

i know right.. what a pain!

@yohanan3821 2 жыл бұрын

Phew, I was starting to get nervous! Thanks for the tips, the battery came out quite easily!

@jimmycphoto 2 жыл бұрын

i havent had this issue since avoiding 3rd party batteries. its weird.. they look exactly the same.. but i guess there is a quality difference.

@killerfaithfish 2 жыл бұрын

You guys treat these cameras like gods i swear, i just slapped the thing without the lens and it came off perfectly !!! thanks for the video your much appreciated !!!

@jimmycphoto 2 жыл бұрын

haha!

@BoysCanCookTV Жыл бұрын

@@jimmycphoto i just slapped mine now....an it just dropped ...lol...thanks man

@ingenierocristian Ай бұрын

Thanks Jimmy, you saved my life, and most important, my camera! LOL

@jimmycphoto Ай бұрын

hahah that is one expensive camera!!!

@vidyasagar3976 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for amazing tip @JC. I have this Canon T6 Camera and the battery is still having the original plastic cover on it and for some reason it was snugged and was not able to take out. I followed the first tip you shared and it worked like gem. Thanks again for this great info.

@jimmycphoto 2 жыл бұрын

It's a scary issue to have... im glad you fixed it!

@KimRoss-hm1zn 14 күн бұрын

You are a lifesaver. I'm going on a safari in two weeks, but the battery was stuck in my camera. Your method solved the problem. Thank you so much!

@jimmycphoto 10 күн бұрын

enjoy your trip, be safe!!

@airenegado4466 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou very much for making this video,this is such a big help to us 🙏🏼😊

@MichaelGravesPoet Жыл бұрын

Thank you, so much Jimmy! I've been using my other camera and left my Sony A6400 on the tripod for a while without taking the battery out (my bad). When I went to put the camera away and pack it up for a bit, the battery would not come out, I was pretty concerned, I tried your method and it worked like a charm!

@jimmycphoto Жыл бұрын

thank you for saying that Michael, was it a third party battery by chance? yeah I leave in there longer than I should too!

@KairamkondaBalaRaju 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks it worked for our Nikon D3200... In my case battery was lik bit swollen as we did not use it more than 2 years... Now my question is can I charge that swollen battery and use or recommend to buy new battery???? Your suggestion will be helpful???

@JoeVernola 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. This was a huge help. I've been trying for 16 hours to get this thing out. Also, this happened with a third party battery and not the original that came with my camera, would this have been an issue as well? Should I stick to first party products for my Canon?

@jimmycphoto 2 жыл бұрын

that.. is unfortunately the exact problem. i paid much more.. and switched to oem original batteries by fuji. there are slight different models made for different models. so be sure to check what is recommended. get those. they sure do look the same. but.. yes the third party ones unfortunately do that. thank goodness you fixed the issue. oh I see you have a Canon. yes.. 3rd party batteries are ok, but if I have to spring for more expensive batteries.. you have to as well. haha!

@thatportuguesefrenchgirl4352 5 ай бұрын

Ended up in a similar situation with the original battery of my D3100. I am glad I found your video!

@jimmycphoto 5 ай бұрын

oh wow original batteries bloat too? I didn't know that. thank you for the nice comment

@ruthsan61 Жыл бұрын

Wow!! Thanks for the tapping suggestion!!! It worked with 4 taps...the white lever was a bit stuck..now it's perfect...you learn something new everyday!

@jimmycphoto Жыл бұрын

was it a third party battery? 😅

@chochonubcake Жыл бұрын

Slapping your camera seems like a really bad idea. What I did instead was to stick a piece of sticky-back Velcro onto the battery and drag it out far enough to get a grip on it. (Thanks, No Tech Guy!) My battery was swollen with age and this method worked perfectly.

@jimmycphoto Жыл бұрын

smart idea indeed! thank you for sharing.. yes. I should have specified... love taps.. haha

@savannapham4910 9 ай бұрын

This worked thank you so much. Have a blessed year.

@jimmycphoto 9 ай бұрын

you too!

@mivvy 10 ай бұрын

omg thank you!! i have a shoot tomorrow and decided to bring a backup battery along with my main one tried to check how much juice was left in the backup one, and the moment i inserted the battery i knew i messed up though i was able to slide the battery in, it felt swollen, and is now stuck. so glad this was the first video i came across! got the battery out with ease, thank you so so much :)

@jimmycphoto 10 ай бұрын

yikes... awful feeling! a question I ask everyone.. was it a third party battery? haha

@mivvy 10 ай бұрын

@jimmychungtalent IT WAS! lesson learned hahaha

@babygamer405 11 ай бұрын

You just saved me. I have a Fuji XT3 and cheap battery from Amazon got stuck. Your technique worked. Thanks a million.

@jimmycphoto 11 ай бұрын

yeah... those batteries are cheap. I haven't used them since. believe me I wish I could.. I would!!

@maryjukie2888 Жыл бұрын

Awesome advice! Thank you! It took me less than a minute to get it out.

@jimmycphoto Жыл бұрын

great to hear!!

@klickinklyde 2 жыл бұрын

I used little pieces of ducktape to keep the latch back; it worked. your tips are great. THANK YOU. I love you

@FactsopediaOfficial Жыл бұрын

Help me MASSIVELY on a 15k USD cam. Thanks so much man

@jimmycphoto Жыл бұрын

holy crap... 15k. no more 3rd party batteries for you!! haha. good for you my friend

@jimmybritnell3775 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Was starting to get stressed and very frustrated. The simple slapping worked perfectly. Such a simple fix, but I didn't think to do that and had started to try sticking something up there to try and pry it out. Glad I searched and found this. Seriously, thank you!!

@jimmycphoto 2 жыл бұрын

whew I'm glad. was it a third party battery? someone also said using a command sticky hook also worked.. great idea. glad you got it out. yes very stressful.

@jimmybritnell3775 2 жыл бұрын

@@jimmycphoto yep 3rd party.

@robertawilliams6274 Жыл бұрын

It's worked on my nikon D40

@ralphlourwingarcia8554 2 жыл бұрын

Heat two glue sticks then push & hold it hard towards the battery , then after 2 mns try to pull it the battery should comeout with it.

@markvandenberg4606 2 жыл бұрын

Very clever! It just worked for me.

@mikojYT 2 жыл бұрын

The hitting didn't work, gonna try this out

@eangrace9497 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This helps me alot! Save my time too!

@GenXMama 2 жыл бұрын

Ty so much I’m gonna tey

@SofiNabeel Жыл бұрын

I approve. My battery was stuck REAL BAD. Saved my day. Thanks man.

@random_vlogger_thamizh6505 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks alot for the suggestion. I started to go into panic mode when the battery got stuck in my EOS 600D. Removed it in less than 3mins. Thanks alot again

@jimmycphoto 2 жыл бұрын

oh that is good news!

@bonnieanddavidsvlog8118 2 жыл бұрын

This is super helpful after my battery didn’t come out of camera for 3 months. Thanks!

@jimmycphoto 2 жыл бұрын

was it a third party battery out of curiosity?

@bonnieanddavidsvlog8118 2 жыл бұрын

@@jimmycphoto Yes. It is

@jimmycphoto 2 жыл бұрын

@@bonnieanddavidsvlog8118 thank you for sharing!

@wowkiller9 2 жыл бұрын

I forgot about my camera for 3 years and now that I tried to turn it on I noticed that it doesn't work and the battery was swollen. I managed to get it out with your advice, thank you. Does it mean now that my camera is broken because of the battery or if I buy a new one it should be fine? (no previus problems)

@jimmycphoto 2 жыл бұрын

oh wow! was it a 3rd party battery? thank goodness it came out. get an original one and I do believe it should be fine. if there isn't any white fizzy stuff in there, I do believe you can get right into shooting asap!!

@wowkiller9 2 жыл бұрын

@@jimmycphoto Sadly, there are no original batteries anymore (at least in my country and all over the internet that delivers here), because my camera is old...There was no discharges from the battery, it's all clean inside, so I guess it should be fine than. Thanks.

@jimmycphoto 2 жыл бұрын

@@wowkiller9 ah yes in that case that is understandable

@katherinecorrell4817 Жыл бұрын

it worked! Thank you so much, JC!

@shy6542 2 жыл бұрын

this video rly helped! i tried all sorts of methods but this turned out to be the best. thank you :)

@jimmycphoto 2 жыл бұрын

oh im glad you got it out!!!

@Puseletso-n2k Жыл бұрын

Thank you ❤❤ this video was really helpful. It made things easier for me.

@culturekid7895 4 ай бұрын

thank you! was gifted an old digicam from my dad and accidentally slid the battery in the wrong way the second time I tried to use it. this fixed it in under a minute! thank you for your video!!

@jimmycphoto 4 ай бұрын

what a great gift! take tons of cool pics with it!!

@maria-zr2ug 21 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! After 20 minutes of trying things I did what you said in the video and after 2 minutes it was done!🙏🙏🙏

@jimmycphoto 10 күн бұрын

whew!!

@ya3s5a5 Жыл бұрын

I have 3 batteries that i don't use often, why does it (3 of them) got swollen even though i rarely use camera? 1 original battery, 2 third-party batteries

@jimmycphoto Жыл бұрын

the third party batteries, yes they will swell.. more often than not even when not used. the original I have not had problems with. are you using 3rd party chargers as well? I used to, but I don't anymore and I think that helps

@kanohane Жыл бұрын

I will never buy another 3rd party battery again...lesson learned 😭

@jimmycphoto Жыл бұрын

yeah. tell me about it. I swore them off.. spent alot to buy new ones genuine... never had an issue since.. I do take them out when I can remember. but for the most part.. no issues at all. good for you!!

@MusicHub_Peace Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I was trying to figure out how to get my battery out of my camera. In 2:45 was the solution for me!

@dawncunningham6633 2 жыл бұрын

I used a little command hook. Attached it to end of stuck battery , follow same directions as if putting hook on wall. Let it set as in directions from command hook. Pulled on hook and battery pulled out. No smacking on battery at all, just need to watch out for battery door and latch.

@jimmycphoto 2 жыл бұрын

really great idea. I know this will help many people

@RiasGremory24 Жыл бұрын

You just absolutely saved my ass!!! I used a piece of clear tape to hold the tiny yellow latch down and the sucker came right out

@jimmycphoto Жыл бұрын

I think that idea is better, good job on keeping calm and fixing it!!

@ricoshaytv100 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, this was a live saver

@jimmycphoto 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you fixed it!

@johnreed8915 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice. It worked!

@krzysztofmaliszewski2589 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. Just happened to me but your advice helped. 4-5 moves and that batter was out. After taking it out, I noticed the battery is not totally flat, just a fraction of a millimetre but that was enough. Throwing that one out.

@jimmycphoto Жыл бұрын

yeah... third party batteries... they aren't good. I wish they were believe me.

@LeviCtrlAltDel 3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! I actually didn't expect the first method to work, but it did very well! I just bought a Samsung nx1100 that's in brand new shape off the used market and a 3rd party battery have gone stuck inside it, probably because of the stickers that gripped well on the inside, but thanks to this video I managed to take it out successfully with little to no effort!

@jimmycphoto 3 ай бұрын

jealous of your camera! you got this!

@decontigiovanni 5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for the video, I wanna add, as it was for my case, that if you struggle by getting out the battery out also because you have the little orange clip in the middle, try to put a small soft plastic piece in between the battery and the camera, I cut it from a bottle cap, it worked for me at least :)

@MalineeGraceSinnapan 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much sir... I was so stressed and don't know how to remove for half an hour... 2.16 clip method I tried it's come out... Seriously good info from you, definitely will share 💯💯💯

@jimmycphoto 2 жыл бұрын

oh im glad! since switching to original batteries, I haven't had this problem.

@doreenainembabazi5774 Жыл бұрын

This was super helpful. Thanks

@austyn5686 2 ай бұрын

OMG ! Helped me a lot!!! THANKS!

@diegociarillo7973 5 ай бұрын

The tapping method worked for my Nikon D5200 - YAY! My vacation is saved! Thank you!

@jimmycphoto 5 ай бұрын

haha! hooray for vacations being saved!! good job!!

@recarnatexd Жыл бұрын

Brother..this same thing happened to ma brothers camera and it was ma fault and he hasn't found out..i was scared to death then i came across your video..did what you said and BOOM it came out THANKS SO MUCH !!!!!

@jimmycphoto Жыл бұрын

I'm glad everything is ok! only genuine batteries for me, I haven't had issues since!

@recarnatexd Жыл бұрын

@@jimmycphoto THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!...

@user-cd1bx9uf3n 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I was able to get my battery out! You saved the day!

@jimmycphoto 9 ай бұрын

you made my month with your kind comment. thank you for taking the time!! genuine batteries from now on! hee hee

@karanmangewala2286 5 ай бұрын

Thank you buddy. This was great help. It has worked for my canon cam.

@jimmycphoto 5 ай бұрын

what a relief!! others have said strong velcro strips or hot glue gun sticks have helped. glad all is good

@francel4791 10 ай бұрын

Wow! It worked!! Thank you!! I’ve been struggling like forever😆. Thank you for making this video 😊

@donjr2 3 ай бұрын

Thank you sir, three taps and it was out!

@donjr2 3 ай бұрын

My Camera, Sony a6400

@chipchin 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! I just got my battery out using your tips. My replacement battery just expanded.

@jimmycphoto 9 ай бұрын

thank goodness it came out!!

@antonioreynoso8824 Жыл бұрын

You are amazing. It worked! Thanks a lot!

@jimmycphoto Жыл бұрын

whew! no more third party batteries for us!!

@gregarnold8954 Жыл бұрын

Amazingly helpful advice - and a - “duh! Of course, why didn’t I think of that” - moment 😂 got my battery out no prob - thank you!

@jimmycphoto Жыл бұрын

oh good news. there are other great methods talked about below. my favorite being the glue stick method. I dont use 3rd party batteries anymore.

@TheXperience_ZA Жыл бұрын

I kid you not! I was also like...that's should have been the first thing I try 😂

@todalio9238 9 ай бұрын

Thanks! panicked a bit as I want to sell an old Nikon 3100 and it was super stuck. 2 mins of light taping, and a latex glove, worked perfectly!

@jimmycphoto 9 ай бұрын

that's enough excitement for today! haha

@todalio9238 9 ай бұрын

Did not realized my phrasing sounded THAT sus XD@@jimmycphoto

@lisiwang 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Jimmy! It worked!

@jimmycphoto 2 жыл бұрын

oh no!! it's happening to so many people! lol... im so glad it's ok!

@thomass2922 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, it helped! Had the problem with a non original battery, my original one is easy to remove...

@Argh10 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your help!

@jimmycphoto 10 ай бұрын

don't mention it! glad all is good!!

@ryanreaganaguirre6529 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much..it really helps a lot

@jimmycphoto 2 жыл бұрын

aw anytime!!

@michellewruck2472 17 күн бұрын

Super helpful. Thank you!

@pauladavies2308 Жыл бұрын

Phew! Thought it wouldn't work but it did. Thank you🏅

@urluvr_leo Жыл бұрын

dude Thank you SO much !!😭 i just got my first ever camera (canon eos rebel t51) and i accidently put the battery in the wrong way and holy crap this saved me from SO much panicking 😭😭 AND after i got the battery out i was checking if my second one (not a native one) is chrged and it got stuck too !! so i went to true coments and the hot glue stick worked like a charm too !! i then relized the second battery is a bit "bloated" on one side... safe to say im never using it again😂

@jimmycphoto Жыл бұрын

sigh.. I know. those 3rd parties.. you never know! I must admit I panicked too. but I have never had that issue again. crazy. im glad you are alright!!

@cellolesamsterdam 2 жыл бұрын

Wow; you helped me out BIG TIME!!! Thank you; just ordered two new Canon batteries...

@jimmycphoto 2 жыл бұрын

whew!!!

@TheXperience_ZA Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much - the first attempt sorted me out!

@jimmycphoto Жыл бұрын

yay!!!

@elwhydee Ай бұрын

IT WORKED!!! THANK YOUUU 😭

@micksterminator3 5 ай бұрын

Bought a new lens and found out my battery was dead/swollen/stuck and this did the job! Ty!

@jimmycphoto 5 ай бұрын

oh im glad! some people have reported success by using a glue stick.. heavy duty tape, etc.. but glad it's all good!

@obiwan-fh2hw Ай бұрын

Thank you so much man!🎉

@urbanart7325 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your advice. I placed a cannon 5 d battery by mistake in my cannon 6 d and it got stuck. I followed your advise and the battery came out

@carpedmh Ай бұрын

This worked for me (I wasn't expecting it to!). Nikon D5000. Thank you so much!

@muru7514 3 жыл бұрын

thank you! you're a lifesaver!!!!

@jimmycphoto 3 жыл бұрын

I hope this helps in some small way!!

@mukeshharipure 6 ай бұрын

Just got the battery out with the Indian sitting suggestion. Thanks a lot. God bless you.

@jimmycphoto 6 ай бұрын

oh that's a relief! yes one time I almost dropped my camera due to my impatience. so.. always good to get close to a padded surface. good for ya!

@alexansari2138 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this tip. The battery did come out from my camera after a few taps. Why does a battery get swollen ? Next video.

@jimmycphoto 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad that helped. luckily there are other great ideas in this comment section. I have switched from exclusively using 3rd party batteries to 9verpriced genuine oem batteries.. and.. no problems. wish that wasn't the case. glad your camera is ok!

@michael2steezy 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you lifesaver

@owenk9632 2 жыл бұрын

Great method it worked with the swollen battery stuck in my camera. I was just about to try glue sticks but this worked. Thanks

@jimmycphoto 2 жыл бұрын

yes if we could avoid sticking warm things in our cameras that would be ideal, but it's a great idea. I'm glad your camera is ok!!

@haleybellaseda5313 10 күн бұрын

YOU SAVED MY LIFE KING THANK YOUUUU

@jimmycphoto 10 күн бұрын

you are welcommme

@MokashiSamir 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I was able to remove my stuck battery from my fujifilm xa10

@trjblq Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I managed to get my battery out with this method.

@jimmycphoto Жыл бұрын

huzzah!! was it a 3rd party battery?

@inkelephant 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Worked on my Nikon d5200. I used the floor puzzle mat instead of my hand.

@jimmycphoto 3 жыл бұрын

whew... thank goodness. was it a third party battery?

@inkelephant 3 жыл бұрын

@@jimmycphoto You saved me a ton of headache. So thankful I found your fix. It's an old original battery but stored in a hot location. Had to really hit it on the rubber mat hard. Good thing my camera still works.