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?
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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.
637262
Have no idea, since I just got them this week, the battery that is already installed, is very good. I tried taking off the top part, but no luck. I guess they figure the price of getting a battery vs just getting a new pen does not warrant an option to opening it up. I got mine for $2.99. I got it for the stylus, not the flashlight. So if the light goes out, no big deal since we have a dozen or so, laying around the house.
1695877
I just went & opened mine, just to be sure. It was a piece of cake. Open the safe, push down the tab at the top of the battery compartment & pull it out & down. It's pretty simple. It catches at the top & the bottom just has a slot it sits in.
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i did same thing at first, & was sure I installed battery right. In frustration, I flipped battery opposite direction inside flashlight & it worked fine. It stil seems backwards to me, but I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this flashlight! If yours still won't work after installing battery in all directions, then it must be a defect. Hope it works for you. It's the best flashlight I've used!
874931
The red end piece unscrews and pulls out. The batteries then sit in a little tray that is divided into two sections. This flashlight works with 2 'C' batteries, 2 'AA' batteries, or 2 'AAA' batteries. The batteries must be the same type of batteries for the flashlight to work.
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.
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.
485545
unscrew the back of the light above the handle in the black color section(there is a small knob) and the batteries are held in there
1603798
hiya....well..it seems like they can be opened and there is a battery which I am sure can be replaced...but umm..from the look of the batter may cost more to get batteries then replace entire bulb...by the way I loved mine...had some left over from party...use em when lights go out for my kids...lil bitty flashlights for each : )
1576301
Hi. Do you see where the ridges are on the circular piece on the side of the headlamp? One of those sides twists off and you should be able to put your batteries in there. Hope that helps.
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!!!!!
2092979
When you push the rubber part then, the light lights up at the top of the flashlight to let you know where it is on its program... This sounds too confusing ...so, visit the maker's web site at http://www.hybridlight.com Hope this helps.
524515
Release clamp feature so clamplight looks like a regular flashlight with feet to inside. Look into opposite side of on/off button - in the interior of the on/off HANDLE there is a small green tab labeled 'Press'. Pull the 'Press' tab to release & open the battery compartment. Directions are inadequate. I struggled for 45 mins before I found the Press button. Good luck!!
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?
1662965
There is a seam under the on off switch, the entire bottom part / the handle pulls off and the batteries go inside there :) good luck!
1822942
There is a "slide" type of switch on top of each unit. Assuming you got the same ones I did, there is a rubber band that attaches to the bottom of each unit. Then there is the switch on top. The lens goes in front. If they don't turn on it may be that the non-replaceable batteries are dead. If you make them work, then be sure you turn them off after you're done.
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You are supposed to be able turn the top of the light, I have yet to figure this one out. This is what the instructions say to do, but unless you hole the flashlight with two sets of vice grips, there is just no way to change it. I keep it on super high lumes all the time and bought the batteries on Amazon, they are like $9 here for 10 at Walgreens you will pay $15 for 2.