Bluetooth keyboard battery cover is stuck/fused - how do you open it?

The battery leaked and now I'm unable to open the battery cover. I took it to an Apple store but they are charging me $69.00 to replace it because it's already out of warranty.  They tried to open it as well but was unsuccessful. Any suggestions are highly appreciated.

hi macpt88,
I just realised that i've this problem with my keyboard too! my online research has suggested the use of penetrating oils (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penetrating_oil).
i got the suggestion from a camera forum (this is the link: http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-43079.html), where people suggested many different ways of getting it open. i'm going back to try WD-40 on the stuck cover. hope it works.
best of luck to you too! if you find a way to get it open, please post it here! i'll do likewise.
best,
mark

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