Wireless Apple Keyboard Battery Cap Stuck

I have one of those bluetooth unibody keyboards and the battery screw-in end piece is stuck. I am almost certain I did not over torque it when I installed the batteries and Ive been putting in a lot of effort to get it off but it just wont budge. Anybody have this happen to them and find a solution? Thanks in advance.

Solved. After using some vice grips and a nickel I finally got it open. It had unfortunately corroded and formed a tight bond as a result.

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This was purchased under 1 year ago. I called the company that supplied the product (Jigsaw24.com) and they said they will not fix the issue or replace the item without me incurring charges. Surely this item is still covered under the standard Apple Care Warranty or even covered under their company warranty? The cap is still running flush with the end of the keyboard and has not been forced. If i'm not able to access the battery compartment and change the batteries this item is useless.
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Please repeat your question as a new thread. Tell us what has happened and what you have done to resolve it. This thread is two and a half years old.

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One of them must have leaked and/or swollen in there — not a good situation. I'm afraid there is no way of getting them out that you haven't probably thought of already, and if there has been any leakage, there won't be any good way to clean it up even if you get the batteries out.
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