Take it slow, so better to use a small hand saw. Junior Hacksaw or a coping saw. Dave On 22 Apr 2017 06:24, "Evan Koblentz via vcf-midatlantic" < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote: I removed the pack but it doesn't list any specs. It is five cells. They
look like 1.2V/AA-size. I'd disassemble it (it's dead anyway!), but it has a hard shell, not a vinyl wrap. Thus I am not sure how to break it open. Tips? (Briefly considered using a Dremel. Then realized it could be dangerous if the tip hit a cell.)
PS. The reason I'm asking now, vs. last time when I enthusiastically cut open the IBM Simon hard-shell pack, is because this pack doesn't seem to have much air gap between the case and the cells. Little room for error. Whereas the Simon pack seemed to have more empty space. Note to self -- break out Dremel, wear gloves/eye protection. :)