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Old 10-20-2008, 03:40 PM
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There is a small vent hole on the back side of the battery compartment that you should be able to use a paper clip or other small wire/pin to push the battery out. You can try to access it from the inside of the guitar, but that will be a major PITA.

Instead, try the following --

1. take the battery cover off the end.
2. Use a thin pocket knife to separate and remove the unit cover (Very thin and flexible plastic).
3. Under the cover are 4 small phillips head screws. Remove them.
4. Remove the battery case from the guitar body and unplug the cable.

You now have a clear access to the vent hole to push the battery out.

As an aside, it sounds like the battery may be corroded inside the unit, preventing its removal. I would contact Taylor Customer Service to see if they can send a replacement battery unit. Since they are just downstate from you, chances are good that you'd receive it before the end of the week, in time to replace the one you have before for your gig.

Good luck!
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