My old remote(s) had a serious design defect in the battery replacement cover was in a terrible position and would break easily! Is this different?
339049
No, its they same cruddy and flimsy remote. You may have better luck though with a new one. I found programming the remote that came with our cable box from Cox a much better solution to using the original TV remote.
1726313
That is what my battery says so I think it should work. I have a lot of trouble with this remote and I'm not sure why? when it works I love it but when it breaks I hate it!!
2095729
I just replaced my replaced my broken remote with a new one. All I did was look in battery compartment and set dip switch to match the setting on the broken unit. Works perfect...
848992
Try flipping the battery over! I had mine in upside down! Otherwise call the company. My sister got a replacement remote for a different product from them.
588151
I had a problem the first time I removed the battery cover, but found that if you insert something thin under the bottom, where the battery cover makes contact with the front face of the remote, you can life it up and out a small amount, it will come off for easy access. I use my thumb nail but other thin plastic or metal may work better for others. The release on the battery cover seems like a poor engineering design. If you try to hold it on the sides to slide it back, you are holding pressure on the locking point that need to be released.
128676
I've never had a problem with the remote. I did have to replace the batteries a few weeks after I received the item. But it did work fine.
1759288
This is the same problem I had. In addition my remote would constantyly need re-charging. I replaced the battery and voila! the remote worked as it did when i first bought it - no more going blank and no ridiculously frequent charges.
2195961
I really don't see a reason why you would want to do that. The new remote is IDENTICAL to the old one. And if you ordered a new remote to replace an old broken one, isn't the old one . . . well, broken? The programming process is very easy. It is in my owner's manual, but I just used the instructions that came with the remote. The only thing you need to remember is that if you have more then one, you need to reprogram all of them, one after the other. Again a very quick and easy process. One suggestion I would make is to, at about the one year point, buy a replacement battery and keep it handy because the battery in your remote won't last forever. Hope this helped.
332832
It happened to me twice. Had to force it out using thin long pliers. With some luck and care, you won't break the remote. Good luck.
88898
The remote will replace you 7251V stock remote because I had the same one and in to of that the buttons are stiffer and the back isn't made the same; it's actually snapped together on the front and refuses to be removed mistakenly....haven't had an accidental start up or any broken parts yet. It also took the rain season here in Miami great.
494283
For unit #RC-017:On the front face, (numeric keypad & power button side), at the bottom is a small slide panel. This panel covers the battery compartment. Hold the remote, in your hand, as you would to operate the TV. Immediately under and adjacent to the "0" key, fine the panel, with thumb pressure applied downward the panel will slide toward you and off to reveal the battery compartment. It is tight, but should be to ensure a smooth fit. Refrain from using a sharp edge to pry the cover; damage, to the panel, may occur.Good Luck!
1783743
Worked fine to replace my stock remote. The battery design is totally different--the back more snaps on instead of sliding in like the crap one on the original. Plus it has a nice soft-touch exterior--much better.
420038
If you mean that you want to remove the rear cover I doubt that could be done without breaking the remote. The battery is accessible by pushing the small tab on the side of the tray towards the tray and sliding the tray out. Look at the diagram on the back cover of the remote. Hope this helps.
420037
Why in the world would you need to get into the remote? Are you just trying to replace the battery? That is done from the bottom end of the remote if it is not functioning properly pull the plastic insulator tab out between the battery and the contact.as somebody who is busy messing with lots of LED lighting types and finding all kinds of problems and solutions of late I actually am really curious as to why you want to get in to the remote back. Maybe I'll learn something from you.
17834
I bought this item for my 2002 focus svt. I believe the remotes are the same. The problem with this remote is that it seems to fit perfectly but the rubber on the buttons is a bit thicker than the old ones. That might be a problem for you like it was for me. The button only worked one time and would seem to get stuck inside. The old ones were flattened over time and fit snug. I even tried using the old worn ones (buttons) to make it work but of course the old buttons were ugly cuse of use. If your internals are good and your hard plastic case is damaged then its ok. If its to look nice again with the buttons you may run into my problem. I bought this item for my 2002 focus svt. I believe the remotes are the same. The problem with this remote is that it seems to fit perfectly but the rubber on the buttons is a bit thicker than the old ones. That might be a problem for you like it was for me. The button only worked one time and would seem to get stuck inside. The old ones were flattened over time and fit snug. I even tried using the old worn ones (buttons) to make it work but of course the old buttons were ugly cuse of use. If your internals are good and your hard plastic case is damaged then its ok. If its to look nice... » Read More I bought this item for my 2002 focus svt. I believe the remotes are the same. The problem with this remote is that it seems to fit perfectly but the rubber on the buttons is a bit thicker than the old ones. That might be a problem for you like it was for me. The button only worked one time and would seem to get stuck inside. The old ones were flattened over time and fit snug. I even tried using the old worn ones (buttons) to make it work but of course the old buttons were ugly cuse of use. If your internals are good and your hard plastic case is damaged then its ok. If its to look nice again with the buttons you may run into my problem. « Show Less
1025119
I had no issues with the one I got. I was able to program the remotes as per the instruction manual. The new board fit exactly where the old one was. Sorry to hear yours may be defective.
1465327
It's like all the comments below, just squeeze the sides evenly and it will come off quick and easy, but it is possible you are trying to squeeze the solid part of the housing where the remote is kept which that will make it difficult to remove the cover. if you are still having a hard time then it possible it is defective.