Originally posted by furryurry I also have a couple of Spotmatics that are "not fully operable" - I can't change the battery because of the battery covers that I can't seem to be able to remove.
Try unscrewing and removing the bottom plate from your Spotties, then give it a good soaking in a corrosion remover or a penetrating oil. This has always worked for me whenever I have had a camera with a stuck battery cover. You will also most likely find a corroded battery in the battery compartment, remove it and clean the chamber, not always but quite often this will bring the meter back to life.
Glenn