Battery stuck in the wireless imac keyboard

Hi there, I have the wireless keyboard for my imac, and recently it's been lagging so I've gone to change the batteries but the last battery is stuck in. Any ideas on how to get it out?
Thanks

Your battery may have become corroded or has expanded due to being defective. You may be faced with replacing the keyboard.

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The wireless keyboards battery cap has stuck. I have tried opening it with screwdrivers, coins and even spoon handles but nothing can open this.
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