If battery dies, can safe be opened another way? By key or someother way.
1010479
It sure can, it comes with a regular key. The batteries in mine lasted more than a year too. I think if you change them when ever you change the batteries in your smoke detector, you'll be ok. So far I've had mine more than 3 years, and only changed the batteries twice. Plus it gives you a warning when the voltage starts to get low.
627272
The batteries are internal but there is a key that can be stored in another location in case of a dead battery.I would assume if the battery dies it would stay locked and you would have to use the key to open it.
102868
Yes you can. Just grasp in by the small handle and pull it open then close it back. I sometime turn my batteries off because my cocker spaniel sometimes hops up so it will open .
1235078
This can be rekeyed like any other Schlage lock. But note that the key's rarely necessary unless you just wanted to use it. We know of people who've had these locks for five years and absolutely never used a physical key. Since the lock visually warns of low batt long before it's out, even a dead battery lockout is unlikely.
191822
There is a small Slot at the top of the casing that is easy to open with a small blade or screw driver or in fact, I can open it with my finger nail. Once opened you simply take out the small button battery and replace it, then simply snap the top of the casing shut. There is also a little diagram in the instructions explaining how to change the battery.
2037423
For the "electronic" version of this safe, the only way to open it is with the keypad, and that needs batteries to operate. You can access the battery pack with the safe closed and locked (it's behind the keypad which comes out), so you don't need to worry about getting locked out. There is now a "combination" version of this safe and that appears to need no batteries at all, but that's not the one I have so I can't be sure.
448645
Yes , take out the keypad by turning it and use the key provided with the safe
720839
You can use 9Volt battery to opening or you can use back up keys to opening
1898653
The safe can be either opened by entering your set key code combination on the keypad, or using the safe keys provided, though they require that you take the front panel and batteries out to get to it.
232024
No. Apparently a VERY long time ago you could. The rumor still persists. You need the key or combination to open the little safe. These safes are a real bargain. If I needed another small safe I'd buy it again. - j.
20408
No. You'll need to buy another battery for it. Be VERY, VERY careful with the key/latch that's used to lock/unlock the drawer that holds the battery. It is more fragile than it should be and the slightest amount of pressure in opening or locking it will likely break it. If anything were going to be the Achilles's heel of this device - that would be it.
109286
My safe also came with a key to open the safe, the only thing was once I put the key in it wouldn't come out. Not much of a safe if you can't remove the key!
780580
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.
1667087
It can be taken out. The battery is in a compartment at your feet. A screwdriver is needed to open the compartment.
1648638
Yes it can be operated with only a key. I use mine in a motor home and the batteries fell out when on a bumpy road. I had to search some but found the key and was able to open the safe and put the batteries back in.
1658908
I can't say for sure. There are four small screws on the back. It's possible that you can get at the battery by removing them, but the instructions don't say anything about replacing the battery, so you would be on your own. Since the warranty is only 90 days, if the battery dies beyond that time, you have nothing to lose by trying.
94825
I do not have a problem opening the battery door. If you have a finger nail, that should do the trick.