How do you get the battery compartment cover off? If the small screw has to be removed, on ours the screw is embedded so tightly it won't loosen.
837658
Ours was half in and half out and the screw wouldn't turn. I called and they're sending a replacement. Hope it works.
837659
Mine was half in, half out, as well - on each of the 4 that I bought. So I removed each battery cover and had to both unscrew one end and push from the other end to get each screw out. Now, I dont bother with the screws, since they arent necessary to keep the cover on.
837660
I had to force the screw to break free and start unscrewing. I thought I would never get it off and now it is stripped so I don't even use the screw anymore.
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.
837662
Shoot, I feel dumb. Disregard my last answer. I was trying to unscrew the wrong screw. I had not unfolded the fan yet so the only screw that showed was the wrong one. Once you unfold the battery compartment from the fan, you will see the correct screw and it is much easier to take out.
837663
Yes, you need to unscrew the battery cover. These small phillips head screws can be difficult if you aren't using the correct size screwdriver and the correct size head.
837664
Not sure about that one, maybe trying WD 40 with the pointer to get near the thread of the screw. I would call company. I have also seen these fans in local drug stores. GOOD LUCK!
458145
You must remove three screws, then pull off one side to access the battery compartment.
1235196
I used 'sticky' tape (or a small piece of velcro) and have had no problems with it's coming loose. Works great. Removing and re-installing the battery was no problem.
1338517
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.
1607793
Mine came with the screw already screwed into the battery compartment door and I was unable to remove it without breaking the unit and consequently trashing it when it would not function AT ALL.
1279893
Pry it apart with a small knife or slotted screwdriver. Beware, I've had two of these go bad by way of eating up batteries within two days.
1386940
I had the same problem and couldn't remember how to get the battery out.The unit separates at the point where the light gray meets the darker gray. Just pull hard enough at that point and the battery compartment will pull out. What probably happens is that it gets residue on the plastic or age just causes it to become more difficult due to not opening it frequently. If you pull hard enough, it will open. It is a single AAA battery that is needed.
1448104
I was stumped too at first. The battery cover is under the handle. Just lift it a bit and you'll see the edges of the battery cover. I remember it sliding off, although it's been a while.
29392
There is a tab you push against with a small screwdriver in the slot on the bottom of the unit, which will allow you to "pop" it apart, giving access to the screw mounting holes and battery compartment. Pull the unit apart with your nails while depressing the tab. Good luck!
1338515
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.
1715366
There is an intermediate internal stop that prevents the battery tray from falling out. Simply pull firmly on the tray to remove it.
1279642
There is a small gap between the battery slide and the handle. I used a small screwdriver to push down just above the arrow in the gap. There is a small plastic hook there that slides up under the handle portion when closed and once it is pushed down you can slide it open. Hope this helps.
51869
You aroused my curiosity so I checked my unit only to find that I also could not slide the battery cover off. I unplugged the cables, then took a thin bladed paring knife (with a dull cutting edge) and slipped the blade into the joint near the thumb grip. For safety I wrapped my thumb with several layers of a dish cloth, then I applied downward pressure and also pressure in the direction of the arrow while also applying prying pressure to the knife blade with the other hand. Before re-installing the cover I applied a thin coating of Vaseline to the slide areas and to the retaining catch. AVOID THE BATTERY CONTACTS! Hope this helps!
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.
1397855
After you take out the screw, there is a little "clip" that you have to open to get the battery compartment open.
27902
(1) Hold device steady with one hand, then grip the clear dust/lint compartment and slide it "down" (away from the cutter head). (2) Now notice the battery compartment cover (little images of batteries when you look closely. This battery compartment cover has a small tab on its left side. (3) With just a little gentle force (perhaps using an index finger or a SMALL screwdriver), just push the tab ever so slightly away from the edge (towards the center) and the battery compartment cover should easily come off. (4) Insert four size-C batteries with correct polarity (as indicated on the battery compartment cover) and replace battery cover and slide dust/lint compartment back into place. (1) Hold device steady with one hand, then grip the clear dust/lint compartment and slide it "down" (away from the cutter head). (2) Now notice the battery compartment cover (little images of batteries when you look closely. This battery compartment cover has a small tab on its left side. (3) With just a little gentle force (perhaps using an index finger or a SMALL screwdriver), just push the tab ever so slightly away from the edge (towards the center) and the battery compartment cover should easily come off. (4) Insert four size-C batteries with correct polarity (as indicated on... » Read More (1) Hold device steady with one hand, then grip the clear dust/lint compartment and slide it "down" (away from the cutter head). (2) Now notice the battery compartment cover (little images of batteries when you look closely. This battery compartment cover has a small tab on its left side. (3) With just a little gentle force (perhaps using an index finger or a SMALL screwdriver), just push the tab ever so slightly away from the edge (towards the center) and the battery compartment cover should easily come off. (4) Insert four size-C batteries with correct polarity (as indicated on the battery compartment cover) and replace battery cover and slide dust/lint compartment back into place. « Show Less
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turn the lid upside down and put your thumbs in the center circle, then pull the white part off using the two center hooks...battery compartment right underneath..