the battery does not charge fully any more.I bought this radio 6 months ago.How can I replace the battery?
1687200
I have owned this radio for 5 yrs. & no problems with radio or battery , As far as I can tell the battery can not be replaced & the radio is not intended to be opened and can't be opened with out damaging . :(
1687201
I don't know - I keep mine plugged in all the time and do not use the battery.
682520
Some claim it's a cell phone battery you can find for $5 (with shipping, I doubt it.) Apparently, many defective radios and/or battery units were shipped. Nothing should be shipped to a customer where the customer is left trying to figure out how to fix it. I just sent the whole thing back and ordered a portable radio made by a different manufacturer.
1747262
I have had a unit for quite a few years. I thought my battery had died and replacements were expensive. Started looking at just getting a new unit. Then I put the battery back in and it has worked fine for what has now been a couple more years. Don't know what happened, might have been a connection problem????
248246
I didn't know that could happen unless the battery had reached its maximum number of re-charges. If the battery is too old, replace it with a new rechargeable. I have found that Radio Shack batteries are not very reliable, but have good luck with other brands.
2186343
Sounds like you have another problem. New battery was fully charged 4-6 hours
87299
I had the same problem and had to return the battery. I went and purchased a whole new unit. Careful if you order a battery because if you have to return it, Amazon doesn't let you because it is a hazardous item. I went through a lot trying to return it to the vendor. The one I received was also broken. Good luck.
175466
that's an issue with the battery. you are gonna have to contact customer service for warranty replacement.
1515343
I had the same problem. I used my I phone charger I also tried pluging it into my computer to charge. I didn't get it to show more than the battery blinking. I also tried new batteries it still did not show a full charge. The radios died after a few mins use.
280981
You didn't say what's not working. Is the radio completely dead including the panel light while using new batteries or using the power cord? Check all the switch positions on the radio and make sure you didn't change any positions. If all else fails, I would return it for a new one. I am very happy with mine.
487039
the battery is not replaceable. make sure you refer to you're owners manual. mine had the same problem initially. its important to let it run dead a few times. it will explain everything further in manual.
592521
I would try another battery.... I have read that batterys can be bad or go bad. Other wise you may have a bad transmitter
373242
My battery wont charge. Radio doesn't work. It's junk, will probably throw out. Too late to return it. Sorry I bought it.
985697
Ooh, i haven't had to charge mine yet, and have had it for over two months now. You might want to return it or exchange it.
2143024
Well that's not cool. Don't get rid of the radio if it works. I have several of them and they work fine including the chargers. Maybe they gave you a charger for another radio. That's unfortunate, but can happen. Just purchase another charger and you should be fine. So instead of $50 for a radio you now will pay maybe $65. Good luck to you.
1746172
Mine did the same thing. I sent it back to be exchanged. I thought that the radio was defective.
1682764
No workaround sorry you need a new battery. The batteries on these radios only last a year if you use them regularly. It may appear to be charging when off but it only holds a small charge. Look at the dock if the light is blinking for an extremely long time time to replace it
1117578
Clean the contacts on the charging base and the contacts on the remote with a Q-tip soaked in rubbing alcohol. THe battery should still be fine, it just isn't getting a charge.