Originally posted by eyephil I'm trying to fire up an MX that hasn't been used for quite a few years. I put in a new CR1/3N Lithium battery. The meter doesn't turn on. It's installed correctly-plus side up and there is no corrosion on the contacts. The spring seems to be making contact. It worked when last used. Any ideas? I was thinking of trying 2 silver cells in case it's fussy about batteries. I guess they used to be SR44's. It seems that the Duracell 359 is the equivalent. Any battery recommendations or other things to try?
Just to be sure, do you have the batteries in correctly? As far as I recall, the positive side actually goes down into the body. I didn't know if you meant positive side up in the holder or the camera body. I only ask because I installed them the wrong way the first time