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Since yesterday I've had a better look at a Kx battery compartment. It seems that you are not very likely to have a problem with the battery terminals on the hinged lid unless they are severely corroded causing electrical resistance. However, the terminals at the bottom of the well (with camera upside-down) are metal plates with very little separation. Any corrosion or gunge (from leaking batteries during previous ownership) could possibly cause a short between plates that would fairly quickly drain the batteries. If the terminals area is clean I think you have no option other than to follow Edmack's advice and get it checked out by a camera technician.
Good luck
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