I just bought this radio. Is it me or is very hard to open it to place batteries? Thanks to all responses! Obviously some of use find it very difficult to open the battery compartment in a "normal" way.. I just bought this radio. Is it me or is very hard to open it to place batteries? Thanks to all responses! Obviously some of use find it very difficult to open the battery compartment in a... » Read More I just bought this radio. Is it me or is very hard to open it to place batteries? Thanks to all responses! Obviously some of use find it very difficult to open the battery compartment in a "normal" way.. « Show Less
387508
No not just you...that was my only complaint. I don't snap it completely closed for that very reason.
2018763
Not difficult, Just pull wind up handle out of the way and pull down toward far end of radio in the slotted battery cover. cover will pop out.
2018764
Hi. I didnt have any difficulty. The housing cover is snug, but i was able to manage it. Good luck!
2018765
I can open it easily with my fingernail. You may need to push the right point to open it.
2255318
I had the same problem. Swollen battery and I couldn't get it to budge. A google search that worked for me was to take a drill with a skinny bit and drill down into the battery, making sure you only drill down half way through the battery. Remove the drill. Use a hex key small enough to insert into the hole you made, or a skinny nail. I had the wife hold onto the remote and I took a hammer and started tapping on the hex key until the battery eventually pride out. I did slide a metal nail file under the battery to provide the lift needed to remove the batter from the compartment as it is sunken down in the remote. I ordered a replacement batter here for around 18 bucks. Hope this is helpful. I had the same problem. Swollen battery and I couldn't get it to budge. A google search that worked for me was to take a drill with a skinny bit and drill down into the battery, making sure you only drill down half way through the battery. Remove the drill. Use a hex key small enough to insert into the hole you made, or a skinny nail. I had the wife hold onto the remote and I took a hammer and started tapping on the hex key until the battery eventually pride out. I did slide a metal nail file under the battery to provide the lift needed to remove the batter from the compartment as it is... » Read More I had the same problem. Swollen battery and I couldn't get it to budge. A google search that worked for me was to take a drill with a skinny bit and drill down into the battery, making sure you only drill down half way through the battery. Remove the drill. Use a hex key small enough to insert into the hole you made, or a skinny nail. I had the wife hold onto the remote and I took a hammer and started tapping on the hex key until the battery eventually pride out. I did slide a metal nail file under the battery to provide the lift needed to remove the batter from the compartment as it is sunken down in the remote. I ordered a replacement batter here for around 18 bucks. Hope this is helpful. « Show Less
1556955
When I first received it I couldn't get it off either. After working at it for awhile and a few unkind words I finally was able to remove it and put the batteries in. Now it is easy to open and close(I just went and tried to make sure) so keep trying or ask for help. I think that it was worth the beginning frustration.
2210110
Just make sure you don't remove the covering that allows it to stick to the battery and you can swap out batteries. You just have to make sure it's arranged right when putting the cover back on. It will make sense when you see it for yourself.
1738072
I have had no problems removing the battery. Make sure you are pulling it from the right side. As the picture shows from the top. If you try from the bottom it has a latch and its impossible to remove from that end. Hope this helps. G.
1716716
i did not find it difficult at all....need to remove some screws to remove the cover panels. once the cover panels(side covers} are off simply remove the POS+ and neg - terminals and replace the battery.
1386940
I had the same problem and couldn't remember how to get the battery out.The unit separates at the point where the light gray meets the darker gray. Just pull hard enough at that point and the battery compartment will pull out. What probably happens is that it gets residue on the plastic or age just causes it to become more difficult due to not opening it frequently. If you pull hard enough, it will open. It is a single AAA battery that is needed.
2157094
Honestly...I never bothered putting the battery cover back on after I got it off the original time. The 9V batteries stay perfectly in place within the chamber and don't slide out or anything, so I thought the battery cover was, if anything, unneeded pressure to the bands (which are replaceable, but still). If I ever feel like messing with it, I do, but I just don't see the point.
940389
The Directions are a little fuzzy and the Battery compartment is a tight fit. The only way the Battery goes in is by holding it flat against the top of the compartment and push straight down, but the battery will slide in. But it does work well after the battery is in.
2157097
Lol, i had the EXACT same problem when i put my first 9 Volt in. I just monkeyed with it now. Basically, make sure you put the top side in first (Push in and up), then swing the bottom half into the latches. It feels a little weird, but it snaps perfectly into place with little to no effort. Give it a try a few times and you'll get it.
1924748
Its not easy, and not really clear in the instructions. I had to put the battery in with my thumb on the bottom of the battery and grip the whole housing of the alarm and push HARD. It snaps in. Make sure that you have the battery in with the positive (+) symbol down. I hope that helps, Sorry I did not see this sooner!
1448104
I was stumped too at first. The battery cover is under the handle. Just lift it a bit and you'll see the edges of the battery cover. I remember it sliding off, although it's been a while.
322186
Think everyone has this problem. Below the display is a small button like protrusion, push in on that and, volia, the battery door opens on the other side. The plus side of the battery goes down in the holder. You'll love this guage, it works great.
763820
I had the same problem and it took me some time to figure it out. The front side is where the remote button is, which has a sliding door to keep it from accidental activation. The battery door is on the back side. It has a ribbed surface composed of 12 raised dots. Using your thumb and with the rest of your fingers pressed to hold against the other side, press the battery door gently on the raised dots and slide it away from the ring or chain holder. A soft rubber gloves might also help to prevent oily fingers from slipping. It took me several tries before I was successful because I was also worried I would break the unit as I pressed. Overall, I am happy with it. Sorry for the delayed response. I had the same problem and it took me some time to figure it out. The front side is where the remote button is, which has a sliding door to keep it from accidental activation. The battery door is on the back side. It has a ribbed surface composed of 12 raised dots. Using your thumb and with the rest of your fingers pressed to hold against the other side, press the battery door gently on the raised dots and slide it away from the ring or chain holder. A soft rubber gloves might also help to prevent oily fingers from slipping. It took me several tries before I was successful because I was... » Read More I had the same problem and it took me some time to figure it out. The front side is where the remote button is, which has a sliding door to keep it from accidental activation. The battery door is on the back side. It has a ribbed surface composed of 12 raised dots. Using your thumb and with the rest of your fingers pressed to hold against the other side, press the battery door gently on the raised dots and slide it away from the ring or chain holder. A soft rubber gloves might also help to prevent oily fingers from slipping. It took me several tries before I was successful because I was also worried I would break the unit as I pressed. Overall, I am happy with it. Sorry for the delayed response. « Show Less
456768
The battery compartment at the back of my remote opens quite easily. There is a down arrow with the word "open" over it. Are you trying to put the batteries in the remote? And not the part that plugs into the wall?
487719
The batteries are difficult to get in and harder to get out. I haven't have a problem. Be sure the batteries are facing the right direction and try to turn them a bit to be sure they have good contact.
1069476
Yeah, it's tricky in that you have to make sure you push the green button *horizontally* towards the battery, and it's kind of difficult to do completely, *before* you pull up on the battery handle to lift it out. Hope this helps.