I can not figure out how to change the batteries on this caboose. Anyone know the secret?
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get a really small screw driver and unscrew the two screws on the bottom... the screws are very long, so, keep unscrewing... then, unscrew the 1 screw that holds down the little rectangular door and take out the two batteries and replace them... they are 357/303 energizer batteries... now that I've taken mine out, I find they are corroded and need new ones... will try Batteries etc.
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Hi Scott, I do not have the caboose with me at present, but I can tell you this. Look for the place that takes a phillips screw driver. Batteries are always replaced using one of those. Some trains also have places to use a triangular screw driver, but those should never be taken apart. The batteries needed are calculator batteries, LR44. I hope this helps. We love that caboose!
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Hi Gayle - Turn the entire unit until it lines up with the box...drop it in ---seal it and return it to Amazon!!! Order A FOFA XD and walk away its a great unit from Amazon and you don't need power tools to change the battery. Best Regards, Tim S.
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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.
894406
Yes, you have to unscrew all the screws on the bottom. It takes three triple A's. Unfortunately changing the batteries didn't fix our problem - I'm going to call the company.
500512
please look under the bottom of the unit there is A SCREW LOSSEN, TURN YOUR UNIT TO THE LEFT HALF TURN AND TAKE IT OFF THE DOOR OPEN THE BATTERY CASE ON THE BACK OF THE UNIT AND REPLACE THE BATTERIES AND REVERSE THE ORDER TO REPLACE ON DOOR.
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take out the batteries and press the #4, put the batteries back in and re-program. hope that helps! Write your code down in a safe place with these instructions, now all you will have to do is remember where you put this info and your new code! lol good luck! I like the persons answer who said she wrote the code on the back. I scanned my instruction into my computer but cannot figure out how to attach them for you.
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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!
863900
To change the batteries, you need a very fine phillips screwdriver. It is like doing surgery, easy for something to slip out of place.
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Unscrew the back cap - the one with the on/off button. The battery carrier will then slide out, be sure to put it back in the same way it came out.
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Sorry that I cannot be more help. I like the unit, but I do not know if the battery can be changed.
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It's easy Mate. You carefully unscrew the base. Two of the AA's batteries insert one way..the third the other way. + \ -. The screwcap has two springs..and i tried using that as a guide for a while before I realized, there are two notches in the tailcap...one slightly larger than other...that only allow you to mount the batteries perfectly.
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Ok for those of you who can use a Phillips screwdriver and an Allan wrench. Remove the screen mesh and unscrew the speaker. You must do this to get to your battery. Once you see the battery unplug it and take it to Radio Shack. They carry the same battery there. It's usually by the counter. They also use this style of battery for power wheels. Cost is about $24.99. Instalation was a snap cause it's the same style and size, not to mention voltages. My original battery lasted for 3 years and I have been using the replacement kne for 2. It's like changing a car battery. Do it your self.
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Turn it upside down and unscrew bottom. If it already has batteries in it, it is best to hold it at about a 45°angle and twist off. Make sure you only fill to marked circle inside otherwise the battery compartment won't twist back in.
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Screw in, then change the batteries from the front. I suppose you could get some kind of gorilla glue to put it up. Be sure it's reachable... batteries last about 2 months.
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We haven't had to do that yet so I don't know. I purchased this for my son and he absolutely loves it and uses it all the time. He is now in Alaska so I can ask him how to change the battery - but I don't have an answer right now. Sorry
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Kelci, you should be able to remove the battery compartment by pressing 2 tabs on the body of the screw driver. Once you do that, it would release the battery compartment, from there just remove the batteries and replace them with the new ones. Don't you have a manual page that goes with the screwdriver? The black round end with hole in it is the battery compartment. Let me know if you still have problems with replacing your batteries. If you still can't figure it out how to do it, ask your husband, he should know how to do it. Good luck!
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AAA battery, you twist the bottom half that then pulls out and you put the battery in then you twist back to fix. You have two speed to this small rocker. Hope this helps