I am having trouble opening the battery compartment. What's the secret?
1572926
On the back push in on the release area on the left and lift the back at the same time.
1572927
It's a little stiff... push and pull where the arrow indicates to do so. You'll have to apply a little more force than what seems necessary. The plus is that you won't have to replace the batteries very often because they last a long time!
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!
652356
Remove the battery cover from the back and remove one battery. Under the cover there are two recessed buttons. You will need a couple bobby pins or something equally thin to get in there. Press and hold both these buttons down simultaneously and keep them held while you re-insert the battery. Release the buttons and it should be reset. It's a little tricky to hold down both buttons while manipulating the battery, so if you have a 2nd person available, I recommend getting them to help!
1937073
On the back by battery compartment, it shows two arrows pointing up to open. Take your thumb and push it up and it will 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.
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.
445381
You need to pinch opposite sides of the battery flap with one hand and then release the top of the flap with your other hand. If you look at the flap on the back of the battery, you can see the hinges on the bottom of the flap which will help you see which side to release.
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.
456764
I have added a photo showing the remote with the battery compartment open. That should help.
208919
I came here looking for an answer to the same question, and A J's helped me get started. But, after looking at the battery compartment more closely, I learned that the trick is to CAREFULLY bend (push more than bend) the metal prongs opposite the plastic clip, and then press down on the edge of the battery nearest the plastic clip - the battery will tilt slightly sideways and you can lift it out.
1996650
There is a battery door on the bottom. You need a screwdriver to take the screw out first.
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...
1436045
I have not had any trouble with the battery compartment door on my unit. It is certainly possible there is a defect but most of the time I find the I have the wires from the battery connector out of their correct position or possibly something small got into the compartment that does not belong in there. Not trying to be patronizing just trying to help, I hope you find the problem, Happy Holidays!
501952
You probably already fixed this, but I ran into the same problem last night. The cause? The door on the battery compartment was not closed completely. It *looked* closed, but it wasn't. I opened the door to check the batteries and when I closed the door I saw a tiny little gap. Pushing down on the door caused it to click into place and everything worked.
1519793
Turn it upside down and unscrew bottom. If it already has batteries in it, it is best to hold it at about a 45°angle and twist off. Make sure you only fill to marked circle inside otherwise the battery compartment won't twist back in.
2037004
It is the little 'key ' peice that helps you screw the back of the battery cover in. Stick the black thing in the back of the battery cover and turn it, to open or close it.
1834930
Try a coin. It is kind of hard at first, but if you push up on it, it snaps out. There looks like two openings for the battery, but it's the upper one. The lower is for the little circular stand that comes with it.