I found it impossible to change the batteries from the front of the panel. It has to be removed from the wall. Instructions say different.
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.
1020055
The batteries are accessed from the front, not the back. Just remove the two screws holding on the front cover - it comes off easily, revealing the two batteries.
54242
There is no on-off switch. So yes, you would have to remove the batteries. the only switch on it is for F or C and a reset hole.
1004187
The batteries are under the decorative plate. Pull that up and use a paperclip to lift the batteries out. Hopefully that works for you.
1566775
I don't think so. The units are all plugged into the wall. I have never had to change any battery and I have had it for 1 year or more.
1368403
Fluke actually goes out of their way not to explain how to change the batteries. I'm guessing to get customers to purchase another meter versus changing the batteries. I sent them complaint email about this and encourage others to do the same.
1109357
You have to take it off the wall to do this - a two person job for me since it was already hooked up. My panel had a small gray round plastic cover by the digital unit. I took out the screw and there were two "dip" switches underneath it. Both switches in the on position changed the temp to F.
1358524
You cant, unless you take them out. I just keep back up batteries from the dollar store. You could keep t the back cover off and take them out. I only replace every 4-6 months.
1946196
I do not know if you can but to remove the existing one requires some level of disassembly, which tells me it is not designed for quick switching of batteries.
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.
1365745
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.
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.
1986624
You can get to the batteries to change them. The back piece sticks- the front piece which houses the batteries is removable and can easily be put back.
1128726
Sorry that I cannot be more help. I like the unit, but I do not know if the battery can be changed.
1904418
I removed the battery (it's a Sony US14500VR2) myself using only kitchen utensils :-) I used a butter knife to open the unit (twist it like you mean it, but be gentle), and a pointy knife to separate the battery from the tabs that are soldered to the circuit board. No need to de-solder anything -- be careful not to damage the circuit board!I inserted the tip of the knife in the middle of where the tab is soldered to the battery, and gently separated the battery and the tab by wiggling the knife and tapping it with the back of a heavy screw driver. Once you get the battery out, replace it with something better (e.g. "Tenergy Li-Ion 14500 Cylindrical Rechargeable AA size 3.7V 800mAh"). I removed the battery (it's a Sony US14500VR2) myself using only kitchen utensils :-) I used a butter knife to open the unit (twist it like you mean it, but be gentle), and a pointy knife to separate the battery from the tabs that are soldered to the circuit board. No need to de-solder anything -- be careful not to damage the circuit board!I inserted the tip of the knife in the middle of where the tab is soldered to the battery, and gently separated the battery and the tab by wiggling the knife and tapping it with the back of a heavy screw driver. Once you get the battery out, replace... » Read More I removed the battery (it's a Sony US14500VR2) myself using only kitchen utensils :-) I used a butter knife to open the unit (twist it like you mean it, but be gentle), and a pointy knife to separate the battery from the tabs that are soldered to the circuit board. No need to de-solder anything -- be careful not to damage the circuit board!I inserted the tip of the knife in the middle of where the tab is soldered to the battery, and gently separated the battery and the tab by wiggling the knife and tapping it with the back of a heavy screw driver. Once you get the battery out, replace it with something better (e.g. "Tenergy Li-Ion 14500 Cylindrical Rechargeable AA size 3.7V 800mAh"). « Show Less
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I looked at mine and do not see anyway to do it without dissembling it. You might go to the company WEB SITE and ask them how to do it and order the proper rechargeable batteries for it. Sorry.
2084938
you can only change 9V battery by rotating the unit to detach from wall mount plate.