Can anyone tell me how to change the battery? For the life of me I cannot figure it out and I lost the instructions!
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Yes - pull it apart just under the white section. It may be fairly stiff but it will pull apart here and you can replace the battery! Great device!
889438
Push downward hard on the bottom section. There's little ridges on the green section. It should slide off. Batter compartment is in the big green section.
889439
One AA battery is inside the handle. 3 rubber o-rings hold the center piece (with the push-button) to the lower part of the handle. Remove the tip and top cover, then grip the center as you slowly pull down on the lower section. If the inside of the center section comes out first, be sure to place this part back in first, and test it before you put the lower cover on. Getting the lower sections apart can be done by using a SMALL screw-driver to pry the lower section apart, slowly and carefully. (test buzz buzz) The AA battery will last for a long time, even when the unit gets wet. If you have any corrosion at the battery terminals, try a 'conductive paste' such as no-alox. One AA battery is inside the handle. 3 rubber o-rings hold the center piece (with the push-button) to the lower part of the handle. Remove the tip and top cover, then grip the center as you slowly pull down on the lower section. If the inside of the center section comes out first, be sure to place this part back in first, and test it before you put the lower cover on. Getting the lower sections apart can be done by using a SMALL screw-driver to pry the lower section apart, slowly and carefully. (test buzz buzz) The AA battery will last for a long time, even when the unit gets wet. If you... » Read More One AA battery is inside the handle. 3 rubber o-rings hold the center piece (with the push-button) to the lower part of the handle. Remove the tip and top cover, then grip the center as you slowly pull down on the lower section. If the inside of the center section comes out first, be sure to place this part back in first, and test it before you put the lower cover on. Getting the lower sections apart can be done by using a SMALL screw-driver to pry the lower section apart, slowly and carefully. (test buzz buzz) The AA battery will last for a long time, even when the unit gets wet. If you have any corrosion at the battery terminals, try a 'conductive paste' such as no-alox. « Show Less
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The colored handle part can be pulled off, where the battery is. I'd recommend taking the removable part below the tip off first in order to get a better grip.
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It says hold tip and pull down on the handle. Push handle back over battery to put back on.
1182323
Hello,There is no way to change battery on this unit as it is solar powered and sealed. Please contact us at pxh@game-group.com for a free replacement of the new and improved model. Thank you
432322
there's lots of videos on the internet on how to replace the battery -- essentially it's 1) prying open the back cover, 2) pulling the old battery out (it's glued in, so do it slowly and carefully), then 3) pulling the little white plug out, and then 4) replacing it in the same fashion with your new battery, and replacing the back cover. It snaps in, you just need to do it carefully.Video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oi2RoheGfzg
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Ok for those of you who can use a Phillips screwdriver and an Allan wrench. Remove the screen mesh and unscrew the speaker. You must do this to get to your battery. Once you see the battery unplug it and take it to Radio Shack. They carry the same battery there. It's usually by the counter. They also use this style of battery for power wheels. Cost is about $24.99. Instalation was a snap cause it's the same style and size, not to mention voltages. My original battery lasted for 3 years and I have been using the replacement kne for 2. It's like changing a car battery. Do it your self.
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Take the battery cover off and take out one battery. Then put the battery back in and close cover. Push on button and it should stay on still you turn it off. This sounds crazy but I'm pretty sure that is how I got it to work.
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I never used the instructions. I never even unpacked the instructions. It's really simple. Underneath, you will see the battery compartment. You will see a tiny screw. Unscrew it, put your battery in, screw it closed again, you will see the on and off switch, switch it to on and viola! You are really to let the kitty steal your money.
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Mine came with a battery, but no instructions whatsoever. The online site was useless because you already have to have a password, which I did not have. So, I stuffed it into a drawer and forgot about it. Ha!
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Hello, friendthank you for you contacting me. the battery is a built-in battery, do you want to change a battery ? what's kind of battery do you want to change ? I will ask for help from my technists about this . looking forward to hear from you. thank U so much ! have a nice day !
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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.
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the battery is not replaceable. make sure you refer to you're owners manual. mine had the same problem initially. its important to let it run dead a few times. it will explain everything further in manual.
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You can't change the battery. It's permanently closed. I don't think you've been able to change the batteries in small calculators for 30 years.
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Twist off the top plastic cover and take out the old battery. Replace it with new and put cover back on
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Rebecca, just take a kitchen table knife, insert it in the slot in the bottom and twist it out. There are two batteries, so just slide them out and replace.
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Yes, I took it apart and found a new battery online. The tricky part was getting the rubber bumpers off so I could get all the screws out. BTW, the B&D people told me it couldn't be done.
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Funny you should ask! I just got through changing the battery myself! You have to squeeze the two oval buttons on the side very hard and make sure the front and back face the right way. If you're very careful you should get one side button on slightly ahead of the other. Don't force it or it will break and you'll have to ducktape it back on!
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I haven't yet had the need to replace the battery. I did however take a look at it yesterday as I was also curious and the only thing I can think of is using a straight screwdriver on the two screws (assuming they're screws) on the face of the device. You can see the battery within. There is no way they'd make a device you can't change the battery out on... it's gotta be it.
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All the answers provided are correct. You can find the programing instructions online. But I would change the battery first