How do I remove the old battery? The manual says to press the latch to seperate the batteries. Mine won't pull apart to add a new battery
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Facing towards the opposite side of where the battery goes,there is alittle tab on the cover which ya gently push in alittle bit, in the opposite direction,while gently lifting and sliding the cover towards the end with the little tab.That will expose the battery.Once ya change the battery,reverse the procedure making sure the battery is centered in that plastic cover so it sets back into its' respective position.Do NOT FORCE or you will break it.Take your time and look at it.It's really not that hard to do.I just had to go look at mine,then remove and replace the plastic cover cause I did it awhile ago.So look at it,take your time,and everything should work out alright.Good luck! Facing towards the opposite side of where the battery goes,there is alittle tab on the cover which ya gently push in alittle bit, in the opposite direction,while gently lifting and sliding the cover towards the end with the little tab.That will expose the battery.Once ya change the battery,reverse the procedure making sure the battery is centered in that plastic cover so it sets back into its' respective position.Do NOT FORCE or you will break it.Take your time and look at it.It's really not that hard to do.I just had to go look at mine,then remove and replace the plastic cover cause I did... » Read More Facing towards the opposite side of where the battery goes,there is alittle tab on the cover which ya gently push in alittle bit, in the opposite direction,while gently lifting and sliding the cover towards the end with the little tab.That will expose the battery.Once ya change the battery,reverse the procedure making sure the battery is centered in that plastic cover so it sets back into its' respective position.Do NOT FORCE or you will break it.Take your time and look at it.It's really not that hard to do.I just had to go look at mine,then remove and replace the plastic cover cause I did it awhile ago.So look at it,take your time,and everything should work out alright.Good luck! « Show Less
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Remove battery bay cover on the underside of the unit, gently pry out battery pack from bay and then gently pull on battery pack until you see a small white connector in line with the wires. The connector may get caught in the side port so look for this if you don't see the connector. Gently pull on either side of the connector until the connector separates. Plug the new battery pack in the connector half attached to the unit, carefully feed the extra wire through the side port, seat the battery pack in the bay and re-install the cover.
900455
Thank you but ours isn't separating. It's pretty straightforward but our old battery will not pull off the unit. I know how to open door, pull out battery, and find white connector. Our connectors just won't separate.
900456
Use your thumb to open the door for the battery, pull the little white plug wire to disconnect the old battery. Plug in the new battery and close the cover door. Job complete
420036
The battery pulls out. So to me theirs no reason to open it up unless you remove the front sticker. Ill just buy another one
1091748
Once you have removed the battery's housing, you just pull the tips of the wiring attached to the battery. I hope this helps.
837661
I just bought one today at walmart and I stripped it too, and I was using the correct size screwdriver. Now I am not sure how I am going to get the battery compartment off without breaking it. I would never buy this again. I am wondering why they used a screw in the first place.
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Look at the edge of the knife, across from the gray lever for the pen. There is a little rectangular "door." Pry that out with a small knife or screwdriver. Then, use the same small tool (a jewelers screwdriver works nicely) to pry out the battery. Hope this helps.
314570
There's a hole in the housing on one side of the battery, and a door that swings open on the other side. You just push the battery through the door using a paper clip, install the new battery, and close the door.
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There is a small round indentation on the bottom of the remote..press on this and it will very slightly open. You can then pry it open to remove the old battery. It's a little awkward. Hope this helps.
1662965
There is a seam under the on off switch, the entire bottom part / the handle pulls off and the batteries go inside there :) good luck!
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On the under side of the scale there should be a slot. You can use a quarter to insert in the slot and rotate it to expose the battery. I just use my nail (which is very short) to pull the battery out. If the nail doesn't work a butter knife should do the trick.
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you can fix the battery yourself. if you have about 10 mins and a soldering iron. 1.use a small razor knife, work around battery casing cutting through the glue. corners are the hardest part. dont cut all the way through. be careful not to cut your pinkie and use care when trying to open casing. Just go slow and dont force anything. you need the old casing!!!!after opening clean off ledges on casing. the batteries have a part number on them. go on line and buy a couple. under $3 apiece. use solding iron to remove and install new one/ones. note how they are wired up and install same way,,, put back together and use just a dab of crazy glue. peace you can fix the battery yourself. if you have about 10 mins and a soldering iron. 1.use a small razor knife, work around battery casing cutting through the glue. corners are the hardest part. dont cut all the way through. be careful not to cut your pinkie and use care when trying to open casing. Just go slow and dont force anything. you need the old casing!!!!after opening clean off ledges on casing. the batteries have a part number on them. go on line and buy a couple. under $3 apiece. use solding iron to remove and install new one/ones. note how they are wired up and install same... » Read More you can fix the battery yourself. if you have about 10 mins and a soldering iron. 1.use a small razor knife, work around battery casing cutting through the glue. corners are the hardest part. dont cut all the way through. be careful not to cut your pinkie and use care when trying to open casing. Just go slow and dont force anything. you need the old casing!!!!after opening clean off ledges on casing. the batteries have a part number on them. go on line and buy a couple. under $3 apiece. use solding iron to remove and install new one/ones. note how they are wired up and install same way,,, put back together and use just a dab of crazy glue. peace « Show Less
881021
How do you open the battery compartment? I replaced the battery once, but this time I cannot open the compartment.
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I'm also a senior and I have no problems attaching and detaching but if you have very small hands or not much strength in your fingers it might be a little hard for you. In order to attach battery, very easy, just push on the battery. To detach you need to put your hand around the battery and press 2 buttons, one on each side. If you lack strength or short fingers, it may be a problem. Have your neighbor reattach! Colleen
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On either side of the body there are two buttons. Depress the buttons and separate the back portion of the body from the backs portion. I find it easier to push in one button and use yor thumbnail to partially separate the back then press the other button and finish removing the back cover. The batteries fit into the front portion. Hope this helps.
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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.
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Connie, I'm honestly not sure. We tried to pry it open, because you can see a battery in there. I suppose you can change it- if you can get to it! Seems impossible to open.
1637408
This was not to easy .. As you are looking at display , turn 180 so you are looking at the back.. Squeeze the sides and pull.. Mine was very, very tight... Once that slides out you can see and change the battery...
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What I do is hold the base and then pull away the main unit. After changing batteries I snap back in place. Hope this helps.