Stupid question, but I am at a loss. I believe the batteries go in one end of the flashlight but I can not get it opened. Is that where they go?
105166
Hello sir, First of all no question is stupid especially if it gets you out of a bind. Yes, the batteries are to be placed in the aft end (the screw cap opposite the bulb) of the unit if it is like a standard maglite. I shipped mine down to Haiti and did not open them up but I have had many others and they always opened up from that end and there is no reason to believe they go in the bulb end as there is a mechanism for the switch and the bulb socket on that side. The positive side with the nipple goes toward the bulb. If this is a new unit and never has had batteries this is unusual but as the other guy said it can be very, very tight when new. If it is a used unit that someone gave you and it has batteries in it the possibility exists that the batteries exploded from heat and the corrosive affects of the chemicals has jammed the threads of the end cap. This happened to me a couple of times here in south Florida in a hot work van over the summer. Try to coat the threads with something not to heavy (light grease or a nickel or copper based never seez compound come to mind) in the future. This will help.
397092
when my flashlight was delivered, I did not receive the chamber that holds the batteries. I complained to Amazon, but haven't gotten any response or assistance from them. Its been over 6 months now....I have what is suppose to be a really good flashlight, but cannot tell you it is, because I cannot used it if the batteries can't be placed in it..No I would not purchase this item again!!!!!
11966
Flip the light compartment up, and under that is a silver plate. At that point you should be able to see the locking hinges that hold the plate in place. The batteries are under that plate. Hope that this answer will help you.
550083
Did you press the little button on the end? If so, then I am not sure what the problem is. We have never had a problem with it and love the flashlight option.
1503519
Locate the on/off button. Unscrew the cap and remove. Pull out the battery holder. Remove batteries one at a time, pay attention to the direction they go in the holder. Put new batteries in the holder. Insert holder in the flashlight. Place the button cap back in place and screw it tight. Test operation of flashlight to verify.
865363
I have bought a dozen of these flashlights over the last five years. Initially, they all had the same problem, the switch would only work if held part way on. The answer below this from R. Hennigh about a loose retaining nut is worth a shot, but for all twelve of mine, here's what I had to do, and what I'd recommend you try first. Unscrew the head and tailcaps of the flashlight and remove the battery. Hold the body tube up towards a window or a lamp...can you see through the tube? If not, take a long drift pin, a long dowel rod, anything that can take a good whack and not break...insert into the body tube from the tail (switch) end...when it contacts the plastic disc obstruction in the body tube, hold the tube tightly, and whack the rod with a hammer...HARD! When you dislodge the black plastic disc with the little brass colored rivet in its center, THROW IT AWAY! It serves no purpose, and stops the flashlight from working. Once removed, reassemble the head-end, re-insert the battery, and twist the switch cap back on...it should work fine now. Those caps were supposed to ensure the battery was inserted the correct way...the rivet is slightly indented on the tube side, and slightly proud on the head side. This would stop the flat negative side of the battery from making contact with the L E D driver circuit and destroying it due to reverse polarity...BUT...most 18650 battery positive end tips DO NOT fit the recess in the disc, so it prevents the flashlight from working AT ALL!! I have bought 12 of these lights...had to "modify" all of them. I carry two on me at all times, I have several in my vehicles, and have given some as gifts. In 5 years, the ONLY problem I've ever had was the initial need to modify the lights. Other than that, they are blindingly bright, highly reliable, light weight, and hold a charge regardless of the temperature of the vehicle they are stored in for months at a time. Good luck, and let me know how you made out!
1165322
just unscrew the top, where the light is, it pops up and out and the batteries go inside... very easy.. give the dark rubber around the light a twist...
187995
On mine the side panel opens just by sliding it open, but only the left side sides opens for batteries. There is an little marking at the top, kind of like two frowny faces (for lack of a better description) and if you push on that and slide it downward it opens. There are 2 AAA batteries inside.
479753
2 things you have to check when installing batteries :1) make sure the the spring makes contact the NEGATiVE ( flat part ) of the battery when inserting. 2) make sure the battery holder goes into the flashlight the correct way. Usually the end of the battery holder marked with "+" or with the bump on the end goes in first .Good luck !!!
1389767
They are loaded in the bottom portion of the flashlight. The bottom screws open slowly and you place the batteries inside a compartment. It's no big deal.
604582
triple AAA batteries. where do they go, how to put them in?? can't figure it out. ????
57897
1. Test the "new" batteries individually to make sure they are OK. 2. Confirm that each battery is installed correctly into the holder - the flat (-) end of each battery should be towards the spring in the holder. 3. Confirm that the battery holder is installed correctly into the flashlight - the holder goes in "bump" end first. If your flashlight still isn't working, then either the on/off switch or the LEDs have failed, and these are not user-replaceable.
1387094
It's on the bottom, turn the little knob and the bottom pops open. The batteries go in there. AAA batteries I believe.
700308
Just what do you mean when asking if "the batteries are protected">? I have bought over 12 of these flashlights as gifts and for my home, car, etc and never had a problem with the flashlights or batteries. If you are that concerned why not take it to a battery shop, have them look at it, and respond to your question?
245704
There is a small switch sticking out on one side. Slide that switch toward the light end of the Finger Flashlight, and they should come on. I ordered several of these, and about 1 out of 6 had problems with the switch....
1538031
The image shown looks to be back lit, but the one I bought is Not.Besides, having a light in side only runs your Battery down Quicker!Suggestion!, buy a small LED flashlight and keep it in a easy too locatespot (your pocket or in your Tool Box.).Raven
1576302
you will see there are large, silver, ratcheted domes on either side of the light. One side says don't twist. The other has arrows in the directions of "close" and "open". Open it. A cylindrical insert will slide out-this is where you will place your 3 AAA batteries. Hope this helps.