I cannot get the side companrment open. I have tired screw drivers and even cut my thumb trying to slide this cover off of the battery. HELP
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On mine the side panel opens just by sliding it open, but only the left side sides opens for batteries. There is an little marking at the top, kind of like two frowny faces (for lack of a better description) and if you push on that and slide it downward it opens. There are 2 AAA batteries inside.
1531175
Hmmm. I have had to use a screw driver as well, but with success. So, my only advice is to try again with the screw driver because the lid is very tight. Good luck.
587691
I have the CECH-4201A, and I can't get the cover off of the side where the top cover slides open.-------- edit --------It does come off. The YouTube videos make it seem so easy.I had to hook a fingernail in the front edge to pull it back, while pushing back with the other hand.
943714
squeeze the sides and pull up on the battery at the same time. it was a struggle for me until i figured this out.
1834930
Try a coin. It is kind of hard at first, but if you push up on it, it snaps out. There looks like two openings for the battery, but it's the upper one. The lower is for the little circular stand that comes with it.
20963
Haha. It can be a little tough... Remove the outter rubber cover.. Take a butter knife or screw driver and youll see two random spaces while looking at the sides.... Put the screw drive in and twist at it begin to come aprt about halfway.. You have to be a little more creative and use a similar technique getting the second half opened. Best of luck
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Yes, I had a lot of trouble also, but keep pushing on it as hard as you can. It will open. Try pressing "down" and at the same time push the button "in". The opposite green grip will start to push out and the batteries are under that. Hope this helped you.
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You are in the right spot, but getting the battery cover off is a difficult job. Even the maintenance man where I live had ahard time getting it off with a flat screwdriver! I taped the screw to the bottom of the disc and just set the battery cover back in place. This was the only fault I found with this item.
2077243
I had some trouble with this too. U have to pull out as u clicks on the 2 buttons on the side. Hope this helps!
943712
Push the battery to the right. The left side will pop out. Then pull the battery up. Ta-da!
115407
The Phillips screw driver included with this kit is much too hefty [big] for the battery cover screw you are referring to. Suggest, eyeglass repair type Phillips screw driver.John
1677798
Yes, it is difficult. The cover must be turned counter clockwise as indicated on the cover. Try pushing and turning with one finger in the indentation and another finger on the opposite side of the cover. This works for me. I'll try the palm method next time.
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I took a small Jewlers flat head screw driver and slid the "shaft" over to the side and it pops right out. Sorry, i can't remember which side it was that i did it from(right or left). it is very easy so don't do anything that is too hard because it shouldn't hard and you'll wind up breaking something. then on the side of the part of the batt grip that goes up into the camera there is a place to store the lid... hope that helps
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Kelci, you should be able to remove the battery compartment by pressing 2 tabs on the body of the screw driver. Once you do that, it would release the battery compartment, from there just remove the batteries and replace them with the new ones. Don't you have a manual page that goes with the screwdriver? The black round end with hole in it is the battery compartment. Let me know if you still have problems with replacing your batteries. If you still can't figure it out how to do it, ask your husband, he should know how to do it. Good luck!
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On the side opposite to the one with the volume and power control press down and out on the colored plastic cover. It will slide out and expose the battery compartment. It is tight so you will have to use some force. I was a bit stumped by this too as there is no documentation in the packaging.
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I am having the same problem! I have adjusted the screw and still no luck. I am at the point of getting rid of it and buying a new one. Very disappointing, especially considering how expensive they are. Wish I could be more help
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Mine is pretty stubborn so I assume you have the same problem. The easiest way for me to do it is to hold the unit in one hand and use the thumbnail of my other hand to pull against the two raised bars at the bottom of the battery cover in the direction of the arrows. Give that a try.