laser level not working

[trevorbayliss]

I bought a basic rotary level in 2010 and used it the once. It has been stored in its case ever since today.

It doesn't work and i suppose this is down to me leaving the 4 AA batteries inside the machine.

Any ideas if i can get this fixed or is it dead ?

It cost about £40 so not expensive, but i need to buy another basic one which is also rotary.

 

[Anstiss Ltd]

Did the batteries show ant kind of corrosion or leaking

 

[Bosswhite]

Chuck it use an old fashioned spirit level instead

 

[trevorbayliss]

No corrosion

 

[SammyInnit]

I wouldn't take a £40 laser as being reliable so I'd just chuck it.

 

[mattylad]

Have you replaced the batteries?

Electronics dont just die from being sat there unused, so recheck the battery compartment and ensure the batteries are confirmed new ones.

 

[SammyInnit]

Have you replaced the batteries?

Electronics dont just die from being sat there unused, so recheck the battery compartment and ensure the batteries are confirmed new ones.

Damp and corrosion are two of the biggest killers of sensitive electronics. They quite often die from just being sat there and at £40 I'd imagine there's no IP rating at all.

I've had £150 lasers die from just being sat there for the exact same reasons. Repairable but if they'd cost less than half I wouldn't have wasted my time.