I can't remove the end of my mini maglite to change the batteries. Help?

try other end try other end

I was able to open mine without scratching or damaging the case by clamping ordinary pliers, slipped to the wide-mouth setting, and an old leather glove. The pliers didn't cut the glove, and the glove didn't scratch the flashlight. I was able to open mine without scratching or damaging the case by clamping ordinary pliers, slipped to the wide-mouth setting, and an old leather glove. The pliers didn't cut the glove, and the glove didn't scratch the flashlight.