Replacing the battery

[Rod Neep]

Hmmm.... I will do that.
But I wonder why Taylor doesn't produce the battery holder with an open end if they know of the problem and the universal cure?

Rod

[TaylorGirl]

Thanks for the link to the video. I haven't had a problem yet, but this is good information to know.

[drrohle]

Anyone had a problem with Duracell's leaking electrolyte all over everything?  I don't know how many of these brands have ruined various devices I have installed them in. Usually the AA's but sometimes the 9V's will leak too. Often times long before the "Use by" date has been reached. Heck even some Duracell's are still in the original blister packs and leaking! 

[Earl]

But I wonder why Taylor doesn't produce the battery holder with an open end if they know of the problem and the universal cure?

Pretty simple really - molds are expensive, and making a new one would cost major $$$.  With the practical fix so easily accomplished in the field by owners (or by Taylor techs at music stores) it hardly seems worth it.  In the meantime, the battery holder with the end probably secures the battery a little better as you remove the holder.