Why doesn't Amazon ship the sonic screwdriver with batteries installed?(I'm worried that I might break the screwdriver.)
2074300
Shipping with batteries installed requires them to stock it with the batteries installed which would kill the batteries. I've changed my batteries twice and haven't broken my sonic yet. Geronimo!
937717
I do not have a screw driver. It seems to be a rather large battery for a screw driver.
638997
It must be broken - if you put new batteries in, should work. Contact seller.
1610717
talk to the seller I'm sure they could ship you one, its a small item it may have just come out of the box during handling, if they can't do that you may have to return it and have a new package sent, but I would instruct them to make sure its in there to avoid future hassle
1386075
Yes, I konw.I also ordered one more chager battery, earphone and usb. It don't use regular battery. Maybe I bought at ebey. I shipped from China. I will check later and send mail again.
235860
Make sure to remove the shipping tab on the button. If that doesn't do the trick check the battery for the button.
915752
I contact amazon by the help line I don't know what they are doing. It is weird no battery and I cannot find any to buy go figure!
2138530
It takes a special battery on Amazon go to Gama Sonic battery and you will find it.
710544
A battery is not part of the package, not sure if you were sent one by mistake, or something else.
1082032
The battery should have been included. If you contact Amazon, they will make it right.
2075729
Thank you all, I appreciate your feedback! I'll try with batteries first (when I receive it - ordered today), and maybe order this next! Thank you again.
2126264
If u order off of Amazon. Good luck getting one that isn't broken in transit.
344582
According to the manufacturer it is not, it's called planned obsolescence. They don't want you to change it because you are not going to buy a new one and it's bad for the business.Technically it is possible to change it, spare batteries are available on Amazon and elsewhere and you will need to know how to use a soldering iron.As one guy with a bloody bandage on his finder was demonstrating how it was done on YouTube, "It is possible, but it requires a bit of skill" he said.
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http://batteries.batterymart.com/search/index?page=1&refine;=1&refine;=1&query;=sonic%20blade%20battery%20sonic%20blade%20sonic%20blade
1267334
I haven't checked yet, I unwrapped the box to ensure the pieces didn't look scuffed or used, and they appear to be in good condition so I'll have to check. Most toys don't include batteries, and if they do, they're the kind with barely any juice so you'll want to buy some.
2076731
Anyone have ANY luck at all getting spare batteries? I'm ready to buy a new one - just to swap the batteries out and then return it with my old batteries... Seems like alot of effort to go through, since these idiots don't reply to my e-mails. But I love the mouse, so buyer beware, you're on your own.UPDATE: on 11/22/2011 - I FINALLY received an e-mail from Saitek (took 6-weeks!). They do NOT offer spare batteries, and have no suggestion for me what to do with a mouse that has batteries that doesn't hold a charge. wow..
2185110
I just pulled the plastic tab out, and it worked fine. I don't remember needing a screwdriver for now, but I don't know if it will be required when I get to the point of changing the battery, which won't be for a while.