Can the battery in polaroid instant film die?

Question: Can the battery in polaroid instant film die!?

I just bought a polaroid instant camera at a garage sale that came with film!. The film expired in 98, but I heard you can still use expired film!. when I put it in the camera, it didnt work!. could the battery be dead or is the camera broken!?Www@QuestionHome@Com

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it is possible that the battery has lost power, if left out in heat or very cold temperatures, aside from normal drainage, if you have a battery volt meter or tester you could check charge,
if so you could try adapting power source to assist in powering device for final usage,
~ there may be slight chance that theres bad connection , if you have other cartridges new or pre-used already, you could try reloading old blank, if you have blank photo, place in slot for camera to reset, 6v battery cell ,

polaroid instant film,
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It's a thin, wafer sized battery!. Just like any other battery, they do expire!. Unfortunately Polaroid has announced that they've stopped making all instant films!. If you want 'instant" photography, digital is more costly to start, but not to expensive if you print them at home (not so instant though)!.

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Whatever you do, don't try to recharge the battery! It's not made to be recharged-and it could explode!.Www@QuestionHome@Com