Anyone know how to remove the wings on this so I can change the batteries?
1680756
I just got one of these for my son. To change the battery pop the back of the "rocket pack" off. (The part that covers the collapsed wings. It is made to snap off and will snap back on). Once the back is off you need to remove one screw and the battery cover will come off. As for the twist ties: I had trouble with this as well. You need to take off the rocket pack (see above). My son's toy had one twist tie on each shoulder. Once the pack is off it should be easy to see how to untangle and remove each shoulder's tie separately. Once the rocket pack is off removing the tape should be easier as well. Hope this helps!
1406356
there is a slide button in the front of the battery.....push it down and slide the battery off
47378
I did not need to replace the batteries. You just need to switch it on from the switch below the plane (to "PLAY" mode) and it should work fine.
1047046
I just got one of these for my son.To change the battery pop the back of the "rocket pack" off. (The part that covers the collapsed wings. It is made to snap off and will snap back on). Once the back is off you need to remove one screw and the battery cover will come off.As for the twist ties:I had trouble with this as well. You need to take off the rocket pack (see above). My son's toy had one twist tie on each shoulder. Once the pack is off it should be easy to see how to untangle and remove each shoulder's tie separately. Once the rocket pack is off removing the tape should be easier as well.Hope this helps! I just got one of these for my son.To change the battery pop the back of the "rocket pack" off. (The part that covers the collapsed wings. It is made to snap off and will snap back on). Once the back is off you need to remove one screw and the battery cover will come off.As for the twist ties:I had trouble with this as well. You need to take off the rocket pack (see above). My son's toy had one twist tie on each shoulder. Once the pack is off it should be easy to see how to untangle and remove each shoulder's tie separately. Once the rocket pack is off... » Read More I just got one of these for my son.To change the battery pop the back of the "rocket pack" off. (The part that covers the collapsed wings. It is made to snap off and will snap back on). Once the back is off you need to remove one screw and the battery cover will come off.As for the twist ties:I had trouble with this as well. You need to take off the rocket pack (see above). My son's toy had one twist tie on each shoulder. Once the pack is off it should be easy to see how to untangle and remove each shoulder's tie separately. Once the rocket pack is off removing the tape should be easier as well.Hope this helps! « Show Less
462831
I believe that you are correct and the instructions to be wrong. I couldn't figure how to change the batteries from the front either.
428719
There's a small plastic tab between the batteries and the contacts. Pull that out.
1259628
The black plastic panel can be pushed up and it comes off. The batteries are there. Replace them and replace the panel.
1986626
You just unscrew the bottom from the top. The top stays attached to wherever you stuck it and you can easily change the batteries in the lower section of the lite.
1501695
The indentation on the top above the logo slides away from the black button. That's where you change the batteries.
2173626
If you want to get into taking the unit apart (disassemble it), then yes you can replace.. there is no 'open door' to change the batteries.. you need to solder-desolder the old (and new)-replace-- reassemble.. otherwise you can't..
1135416
I've had the same problem. The thing is designed to allow the cover to be pulled down part way to change a bulb. If you pull the 'wings' all the way out, it's awkward to get them back... you kind of need three hands (or more - if you need a flashlight). You need to pinch the wing rods completely together - and then push them into one slot in the middle of each side of the inside top of the box - while you're trying to hold the rest up - that's why it's tough. Once you get them started into the small slots, you can just push the cover up from the outside. The wings will expand after you push the cover up, holding it in place... good luck.
40004
I have not had to replace the batteries yet. There are two very small screws. I believe one would need an eyeglass kit or a tiny Phillips to do the work.
1338515
Yes, I took it apart and found a new battery online. The tricky part was getting the rubber bumpers off so I could get all the screws out. BTW, the B&D; people told me it couldn't be done.
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.
767878
It takes a large/wide, flat head screwdriver. Careful. Don't stab yourself. Insert into one side and go down 1/4" and pry up around the edges. There is a "rubber lip" towards the bottom that keeps everything intact but you must be careful not to go too deep. Keep prying up around the edges, the first time is the hardest. Once you get it out, the battery replacement is easy.
1135414
Another option is that you might be able to remove the wings from the glass cover, squeeze them together, and re-insert them just into the slots. Then re-attach the wings to the glass cover. That's not how I did it (see my previous post), but it occured to me that it might be able to be done that way. I don't have my fan here to check it...
1794135
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