Sharon, if you have a Batteries Plus in your area, just take your battery = packs in and tell them you need new batteries. They will open up the = casing, replace the batteries, and reseal. I have done this twice in the = last 15 years with no problems. I think that the Battery Mart you = mentioned is similar, but you do have to go in. Vicky P. To unsubscribe at any time, just send a message to: optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "unsubscribe" (without the quotes) in the message subject. Tell your friends about the list. They can subscribe by sending a message to: optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "subscribe" (without the quotes) in the message subject.