Battery replacement How do you replace batteries in the Brio polar express train???
1087588
Thank you for posting this! I tries to find out how to change the batteries another day but tonight I found your post and found the screw! The polar express is back in action!
1954554
Thank you so much!! My daughter got this train 4 years ago (no son at the time) and we just had to change the batteries for our son today!!
1954555
I love the internet! Had the same question today. Googled it....whalah. Glad to see I wasn't the only one!
1954556
thank you, thank you! We are putting it away for now, and don't want those batteries to corrode it! Thanks for contributing to the community.
1954557
we figured it out! in the very front of the train on the top there is what looks like a hole but if you look in it, you see a tiny screw. you need a tiny screwdriver and then you unscrew and lift and it takes 2 AAA batteries!
1954558
thank you so much! My man-hood mechanical skills were being challenged! thanks for pointing out how to replace the batteries.
1954559
You are awesome! My son got ithe polar express last week for his birthday and the battery has been dead all day. I thought I was going to have to get a special triangle screwdriver until I found your post.
1488545
You can replace the battery yourself. C Crane has a pdf guide at their website. It took me 5 minutes to do it myself.
89569
There is no velcro/button opening to access the musical element, so I'm guessing that you cannot replace the batteries. I can't say for sure how long the batteries last, but we just bought it back in May and it's still working just fine. For this price, I think it's a great deal even if you can't replace them.
1312013
open the little plastic battery holder and you'll see how they set in there. Take the dead batteries to an electronics or hardware store, buy new ones, and re-set. It was easy.
74213
There is a replaceable battery (BLC-2 lithium ion) in the monitor, but I don't see any way to replace a battery in the camera. The only removable part I see is the magnetic stand/holder on the bottom. Could be that a battery compartment is under that but I haven't tried it. The batteries seem to last a long time. The last time I charged them was this summer and they are still working fine - keep them in my truck and it has been down in the 20s several times this fall. Hope this helps.
951197
That is the only way to change battery is to get the screws out. I haven't had to change mine yet, but you need to get the cover off. Try to make sure you have the right screwdriver to fit so you don't strip the screws.
432763
Battery has to be completely charged. 24 hours. Train needs to be on track in order to run. Lights need to be lit or battery is not working. I took my battery to a Batteries Plus( Battery store) and had it tested. I ended up buying a new battery for $36 and now the train works great. The train was made by Peg Perego for Learning Curve and they have information about the batteries but I was able to get mine at the battery store. Good Luck! Peg Perego was very helpful with info on this train. They have a website pegpergousa.com and toll free number 18007282108
1501475
Here's a tip from a user that successfully replaced the battery for this unit.MediaBaron says:I had one of the older non-replaceable battery models. I was able to carefully tap a razor blade around the seam to separate the top and bottom half, replaced the batteries and put it back together using a hot glue gun so it could be easily be taken apart again. This far from an approved process but if you're going to throw it away anyway give it a shot. I gave it away to someone who's wife was going through chemo and bought the model with the replaceable battery before they were discontinued. It wasn't pretty after the hot glue but it worked. Here's a tip from a user that successfully replaced the battery for this unit.MediaBaron says:I had one of the older non-replaceable battery models. I was able to carefully tap a razor blade around the seam to separate the top and bottom half, replaced the batteries and put it back together using a hot glue gun so it could be easily be taken apart again. This far from an approved process but if you're going to throw it away anyway give it a shot. I gave it away to someone who's wife was going through chemo and bought the model with the replaceable battery before they were... » Read More Here's a tip from a user that successfully replaced the battery for this unit.MediaBaron says:I had one of the older non-replaceable battery models. I was able to carefully tap a razor blade around the seam to separate the top and bottom half, replaced the batteries and put it back together using a hot glue gun so it could be easily be taken apart again. This far from an approved process but if you're going to throw it away anyway give it a shot. I gave it away to someone who's wife was going through chemo and bought the model with the replaceable battery before they were discontinued. It wasn't pretty after the hot glue but it worked. « Show Less
1349082
I have owned two of these units and I could never figure out how to replace the battery. It may be possible, if you are more technical than me. I found that the power cords go out, but you can buy very inexpensive new ones on Amazon.
762554
You don't...it has a battery that needs to be replaced about once a year....
675369
Unscrew the bottom and remove batteries. Replace with new batteries of supported size. Screw the bottom back on. Voila!
1496362
Lithium battery CR2025/3Vbattery compartment back of remote use a small flat head screwdriver to push on the battery cover lock (little small - on the right )then slide out the cover upper portion (you should see a little dent in the middle on top) that should slide outremove old batter place new and presto! you are done.I love my fan and must admit iit runs 24/7 on low circulating the air. Hope the information is of value.
1327254
Pull on the slot with finger nail and w/ a small screwdriver push on the release tab. Replace w 2025 battery. Watch polarity
1917925
The instructions I have says 'to change the battery, reomove the screws on the underside of the top to remove the battery cover'. 'Only use Ni-MH or NiCd rechargeable batteries'. I hope this helps....
432322
there's lots of videos on the internet on how to replace the battery -- essentially it's 1) prying open the back cover, 2) pulling the old battery out (it's glued in, so do it slowly and carefully), then 3) pulling the little white plug out, and then 4) replacing it in the same fashion with your new battery, and replacing the back cover. It snaps in, you just need to do it carefully.Video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oi2RoheGfzg
517035
It's not clear what you're looking for. Slide out the battery compartment at the bottom of the case. Use a small screwdriver to remove the battery that is already in there. Buy a replacement. Put it in where the original was. It's pretty straightforward and not difficult. I don't recall the battery number, but you'll find it on the existing battery. All the major drug stores carry it.
2278706
I haven't tried to replace the battery in this one, but have in another version... they usually take a wheel chair battery, which are pricey. However, it wasn't easy to get the old one out and the new one in. Probably easier to replace the entire unit....