this just arrived, I noticed when I shake it (gently) it sounds like there's something loose inside. Is this normal? My old batt. doesn't do this.
1012096
Sorry It is defective. It could short out. This problem occurs occasionally. Hope I helped
1012097
I personally did not find anything "normal" about this battery. The charge only lasted minutes and would completely shut down my netbook with no warning. I would be concerned if its already making noise. I returned my battery for a refund.
1012098
Mine doesn't do that. But if it works ten keep it , it could be just a bit of extra sauder from the factory
383360
Did you check batteries ? Some times they shake loose. I have had great luck with my new one, after they replaced it. Have had it for app3 mo.
1622703
I would immediately send it back. It has to be defective. My two batteries work just fine. They take the charge and hold it until you are ready to use them. Sorry to hear you had trouble. These are hi-tech units and I do suppose that they are a little temperamental.
819423
Mine did the same at first. I made sure I had a brand new, fresh set of batteries, and it's been great ever since. I suggest good, name brand alkalines such as Duracell.
731798
mine won't even make a noise when I put it back together after trying several brand new batteries.I need it but seldom got to use it, and now it is headed for the trash. Lucky you that yours even still turns on.
1808453
This didn't happen to me, so I would assume that it is not normal and is the result of a manufacturing defect. If you bought it on Amazon it's easy to get a return authorization, order a replacement, use the questionable unit until the replacement arrives and then send it back. I would do that simply because it might keep coming apart in the future and at that point you wouldn't be able to return.
184115
Hate to say sounds like something wrong. I get the idea. Mine isn't that loud, but there is like an air noise, but doesn't seem to be a bad noise. Or hum, like some I've heard. Mine is more just the "perk" noise.Did you buy it from here. How often used? I'd contact Hamilton beach and ask. Since Amazon is merely the holder, Beach should know more the personality of unit.
1255581
Well there was a little bit of rattle on mine I think but didnt have a problem turning on... yours may simply have not survived shipping or even been a bad egg from the manuf.? That or your balast (sp?) doesnt work...
1782879
I havent had any issues, maybe it needs some new batteries, those may be bad. If that doesnt solve the problen, you may want to send it back for another one, that could just be a bad lot you recieved! Good luck
878544
I had the same problem, I just returned it assumed it was typical. Maybe I'll go buy a fresh one.
2190146
You didn't say what kind of 'new' battery. I learned long ago, get lithium batteries. Cost more, but less aggrevation. Also, perhaps if recently wet, there's moisture in battery area.
109359
It's the battery bloating. Take the battery out and put it on a flat surface, if it rocks it's bloated. I've had 3 of these, all replacements do this after awhile. They need to do some better QC on their products. They said they are now doing a review of the QC on this, and can't send me another replacement, so they are going to just refund me.
620748
All I can tell you is that mine does not do that. I would return it for one that does NOT swing lightly from side to side nor sound like there are loose parts inside. Probably are.
1148948
I just received my Royal 160MX, and the box was pretty banged up. There's definitely some kind of rattling noise. It's working fine though, but the rattling made me wonder the same thing... if it had arrived broken. So, I guess if you had the same problem and it's still working for you since 2009, I guess it's normal, huh?
1180892
I don't have any issues like that with my battery.. I'd see if the seller would replace it with a new one
1490034
a small amount of rattle in single 18350 mode. no rattle in stacked 18350 mode. I drop mine every day though, so it may be looser than yours.
790958
I would check that your batteries are pushed tightly down into the compartment. I haven't had any problems with mine at all, so I'm just guessing here. Good luck