How long before you have to change out the battery?
835293
I have not had to change the battery yet. I make sure I turn the switch off as soon as I am finished computing. However the switch is hard to see and is easily forgotten.
835294
I changed the batteries on mine after more than a year of use; the stock batteries were just generic. I haven't changed them again after replacing it with good batteries over a year ago. I use mine about three to four times a week for several hours at a time. Just switch off when you're not using it.
835295
Good quality, name brands last longer but it really depends on amount of usage. Mine works best and last longer with more expensive, name brand batteries. Read package label to learn which specific electronic devices are recommended for that type device.
824242
I have had two of these units for 5 or more years and neither has required a battery change. The battery is in the switch only, not the part that plugs into the electric. I use one of them (the one in the pantry) several times a day so they must not use much power. The battery is only used for an instant when you switch it so should last for a very long time.
868357
No it's not a battery that you can just take out, you must have knowledge of taking it apart and replacing it with a new battery. It's a built in battery using small cords
1973959
I have not had to replace the battery yet. I use it about 30-40 minutes 3-4 times per week. I have had it for about 7-8 to months. I have no complaint on that issue.
1865131
I change when battery life decreases fo a few hours of "on" time, or when transmission becomes garbled. Before charging a new battery, put it in the radio and discharge it all the way, Then charge it normally, usually for around 24 hours. DO NOT OVERCHARGE ! This significantly reduces battery life. I charge mine the same length of time it was on. I have been using this battery in my radios for several years, and this is what I do.
1537555
You can leave it in as long as needed. The light will change color when the battery is fully charged. However, once it is fully charged, it should be removed because overcharging can damage the battery and shorten its life.
658446
I have yet to change the battery since installing it....and I've had it for a little over a year now, Using it a couple times a month.
475539
If you have a tiny Phillips head screwdriver with a magnetic tip (like the ones that are used for eyeglass adjustments), you should not have a problem. There are 3 tiny phillip head screws that need to come out to remover the backing. Once the backing is removed, there is one more TINY Phillips head screw that "holds" the battery in. Once you have the right screwdriver, it can be changed within 3 minutes.
1188171
Typically, battery can last up to 3 years, if kept on regular charge cycles. We recommend changing battery every two years.
1448628
My first battery change was about two months in, and that's with heavy use and the screen/button illumination always on. I turned off the auto-on settings and stretched it out a couple more months. Of course, I use it constantly throughout the day and evening.
1200326
Battery will last over a year ... just put a new one in it before you leave.
99230
I honestly don't know as I haven't had to change it yet. It comes it the battery initially.
1128723
No you cannot change the battery. So buying a spare is of no use as you do not know which one to buy and how to change
1946906
Maybe 30 min, but you can bigger batteries. Just make sure its safe for the motor
375065
We have had ours over a year and not had to change the battery but a small Phillips is what you would want to use.
1976835
It takes about 4 hours. I let it go overnight, and it's pretty rare that I start with a completely dead battery
796844
I'd guessitmate about 6 months. It's not an issue, in general, I don't feel like I am putting in a new battery often.