One more question - where do i change the batteries? Lot of screws, not sure which one does the battery case?
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Hey Chris, to change the batteries, just look to the left of the yellow power-on button and you will see a hole that's a little deep, that's where the screw is located. Just loosen that one screw and the section below it will come off and expose the batteries. Hope this helps.
107878
It should have a screw. After you remove the screw you will see were the batteries go.
1202821
It is a pain to change. You must remove the bottom. There are 8 or so screws and they are not the same size. Then you turn it over and pry it apart being very careful not to break the three ribbons {keyboard, power button, and touch pad} Then you must disconnect the ribbons to replace the battery. Hard drive replacement requires removal of a few more screws . If the battery dies and you can't replace it your self you might just want to toss it.
2235906
Replacing battery is not recommended..It is basically a sealed unit...no screws to disassemble...I have had mine for more than a year and use it nitely and still shines bright !!
614169
The screws are not screws. They only get a quarter turn to un-lock, then pull on the tab toward you. Mine poped right off to get to the batteries.
675369
Unscrew the bottom and remove batteries. Replace with new batteries of supported size. Screw the bottom back on. Voila!
1401143
I can't tell where the battery is - I think it's on the left side when you're facing the large speaker compartment, but I can't sort out how to remove it. Tips?
40004
I have not had to replace the batteries yet. There are two very small screws. I believe one would need an eyeglass kit or a tiny Phillips to do the work.
1020089
There are two screws on either side of the on/off switch. Unscrew them and a small battery drawer will come out.
1030041
I also want to point out the correct screwdriver is a #1 Phillips to put new battery in. Just make sure its correctly seated with pressure against it to stop from stripping screws .cr2450 size battery as noted in instructions.
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You need a small screwdriver, I believe a Phillips head, to open the battery compartment. You can replace battery. If it still doesn't turn on then you need to send back to replace.
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I haven't yet had the need to replace the battery. I did however take a look at it yesterday as I was also curious and the only thing I can think of is using a straight screwdriver on the two screws (assuming they're screws) on the face of the device. You can see the battery within. There is no way they'd make a device you can't change the battery out on... it's gotta be it.
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I very carefully used a small screwdriver to separate the front from the back and I believe there was a small wheel or screw adjustment. If I need to change the battery, though, I'll take it to the watch/jeweler at my local mall.
1689145
I can confirm what Denise typed below. If you look at the grip handle -- where it contacts your palm -- on the MK2 there is a deeply set phillips screw that is removed to change the battery. I just spoke to a support person and asked "how do I change the battery?" He asked if there was a button or a screw, and said that it was changed to a screw because they'd had inadvertent releases of the battery on the older version. Our unit is new out of the box, but for a rechargeable battery that should last 4-5 years, I'd say go with the screw! (i.e. go with the MK2!)
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There are some guides online to tell you how to replace the battery. It involved de-soldering and soldering, so really only do-able for advanced DIYers. I tried and failed (but learned a lot about soldering on the way, so the $15 I invested was not completely wasted). Of course doing so will also void any warranty, so it's really only something that you will want to attempt if you have nothing to lose.
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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.
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Well the battery pack is internal and not replaceable... That said if you a resourceful DIY person I'm sure you would open then handle and figure out what its got inside for batteries and locate a replacement if you were so inclined. This one is new so I hope to not discover what's inside for a few years to come.