Can someone tell me how to open the battery compartment? I can see it. Just can't get it open.
1279642
There is a small gap between the battery slide and the handle. I used a small screwdriver to push down just above the arrow in the gap. There is a small plastic hook there that slides up under the handle portion when closed and once it is pushed down you can slide it open. Hope this helps.
1279643
The battery compartment cover is the bottom part of the black grip on the power button side. At the top of the cover is an arrow (triangle) pointed downward. On the rib just below that arrow, press firmly and in the direction of the arrow at the same time. I put one thumb on the rib, the other thumb on the fingernail of the first thumb, and press hard. When the cover slides about 1/16" away from the top part of the grip, you can relax, lift the cover slightly from the bottom, and slide it off the rest of the way. You have to push so hard, the end of your thumb will hurt. You could lay a toothbrush handle across the rib and push on that. I ground that rib below the arrow most of the way down. I still have to press just as hard, but there is no pain!
943712
Push the battery to the right. The left side will pop out. Then pull the battery up. Ta-da!
1347750
To access the battery compartment, separate the red cover from the black backing. I will try to attach a photo.
322186
Think everyone has this problem. Below the display is a small button like protrusion, push in on that and, volia, the battery door opens on the other side. The plus side of the battery goes down in the holder. You'll love this guage, it works great.
767564
Hey Rebecca, on my one. There is a hole you can push a pin in (the plastic area) and the battery compartment pops out. Literally takes only 5 seconds.
1543215
Look at it from the front on the left side mid-way you will find a indention put your finger in it and pull toward your self the battery compartment will open up.
1338516
Very difficult to open the case. If you get it open you can probable find a battery that will fit.
837868
Press the battery sliding cover in a bit first before trying to slide it down. This makes is open much easier.
1637408
This was not to easy .. As you are looking at display , turn 180 so you are looking at the back.. Squeeze the sides and pull.. Mine was very, very tight... Once that slides out you can see and change the battery...
743432
I had the same issue. I am going to try to use a different five prong screwdriver to unscrew the battery. Good Luck!
1008453
Lid will not open by it's self. batteries are new. lights all function properly. i reread instructions and everything seems to have been done right,but it won't open. Suggestions?
35803
Unfortunately, the trick is to use something thin to pry it open. I haven't tried it yet as I haven't had to access my battery, but feel as though I could also break it. Not a good design for sure, but for the price, I guess we get what we pay for!
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Yes, I had a lot of trouble also, but keep pushing on it as hard as you can. It will open. Try pressing "down" and at the same time push the button "in". The opposite green grip will start to push out and the batteries are under that. Hope this helped you.
1810558
Turn it bottom up. Then look for a square depression in the plastic bottom. Look real close in good light and you will see an symbol that shows what direction to push and slide to open the compartment for the battery.
943713
To make it a little more clear - holding charger upright with the battery and label facing you so you can read it - push the battery hard to the right and pull up on the left side like the others said. Too bad the giant arrow telling you which way to push is UNDER the battery when it is stuck. Couple of tries and you will quickly get the hang of it!
1549096
Look by the back wheel on the on the right side there is a little piece of plastic coming up a hole push it toward's the wheel and the whole piece should come out to place the battery and snap the piece back. I had to push to plastic/lever a few times before I understood how it was suppose to open. When you push it towards wheel it kinds of goes down and it opens. Hope this helps you.
1386940
I had the same problem and couldn't remember how to get the battery out.The unit separates at the point where the light gray meets the darker gray. Just pull hard enough at that point and the battery compartment will pull out. What probably happens is that it gets residue on the plastic or age just causes it to become more difficult due to not opening it frequently. If you pull hard enough, it will open. It is a single AAA battery that is needed.