I purchased this thermometer in 2011 and the battery just now died.But, I can not unscrew cover with coin or screwdriver. Help?
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Hello Sukha, Thank you for asking your question. I just spoke with Kaz, the company which manufacturers this Vicks thermometer. Their suggestion was to use with a penny or quarter to attempt to unscrew the area to replace the battery, or use a different width of screwdriver. If those suggestions don't work for you, please call Support at the Kaz Company at 1-800-541-8001. This thermometer has a lifetime warranty and they will take care of you. When you have additional questions, we're happy to assist you:) Thank you for shopping with Amazon. All the best.
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Yes, you need to unscrew the battery cover. These small phillips head screws can be difficult if you aren't using the correct size screwdriver and the correct size head.
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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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Very easy...turn the device over..there is a round cap with a slot in it..place a coin in the slot..turn it counterclockwise..the cap will pop off.. pry the battery out taking notice which side of the battery is facing up..replace the new battery the same way.. replace the cap. It is a good idea to check the battery in both the sending and receiving units..I own 3 of these.. and 2 of them had weak old batteries rite out of the box.. I really like them.
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It is simple to replace the battery. You have to unscrew the battery cover, take the old battery out, replace the battery with the same type battery and then replace the battery cover.
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There is a tiny tab that you have to push down when removing the wire from the battery. try using a pen to do so. It is located between the wire and where the metal clip connects.
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The instructions I have says 'to change the battery, reomove the screws on the underside of the top to remove the battery cover'. 'Only use Ni-MH or NiCd rechargeable batteries'. I hope this helps....
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I've found the best way to mount it inside a refrigerator or freezer with plastic walls is to pick up some Velcro tape with adhesive on both parts. Stick the hook piece to the refrigerator wall where you want the thermometer to be and the fuzzy piece to the back of the thermometer. This way you can remove it easily to replace the battery. Note that changing the battery takes a bit of trial and error with a bent paper clip, but once you've done it it's fairly easy to repeat. Try pressing it in and down on the latch and then pry the battery slide out with a thin flat-blade screwdriver.
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I had the same problem. Swollen battery and I couldn't get it to budge. A google search that worked for me was to take a drill with a skinny bit and drill down into the battery, making sure you only drill down half way through the battery. Remove the drill. Use a hex key small enough to insert into the hole you made, or a skinny nail. I had the wife hold onto the remote and I took a hammer and started tapping on the hex key until the battery eventually pride out. I did slide a metal nail file under the battery to provide the lift needed to remove the batter from the compartment as it is sunken down in the remote. I ordered a replacement batter here for around 18 bucks. Hope this is helpful. I had the same problem. Swollen battery and I couldn't get it to budge. A google search that worked for me was to take a drill with a skinny bit and drill down into the battery, making sure you only drill down half way through the battery. Remove the drill. Use a hex key small enough to insert into the hole you made, or a skinny nail. I had the wife hold onto the remote and I took a hammer and started tapping on the hex key until the battery eventually pride out. I did slide a metal nail file under the battery to provide the lift needed to remove the batter from the compartment as it is... » Read More I had the same problem. Swollen battery and I couldn't get it to budge. A google search that worked for me was to take a drill with a skinny bit and drill down into the battery, making sure you only drill down half way through the battery. Remove the drill. Use a hex key small enough to insert into the hole you made, or a skinny nail. I had the wife hold onto the remote and I took a hammer and started tapping on the hex key until the battery eventually pride out. I did slide a metal nail file under the battery to provide the lift needed to remove the batter from the compartment as it is sunken down in the remote. I ordered a replacement batter here for around 18 bucks. Hope this is helpful. « Show Less
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Yes; use a "small" phillips screw driver -- do it on a flat light colored table so you don't loose the screws. Look at the clip [that holds the battery in place] carefully first: so that you will remember how it fits when you fit the new battery. The 'O' ring that seals the cover should stay in place. If not, rub a small amount of vaseline on a finger to transfer to the 'O' ring seal so that it sticks in place. Nice watch :^)
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I was stumped too at first. The battery cover is under the handle. Just lift it a bit and you'll see the edges of the battery cover. I remember it sliding off, although it's been a while.
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It is really hard to open! On one side of the battery cover there is a little tab and you push it over toward the center and you pull the cover back at the same time! You can push the little tab over with a small straight screwdriver if you can't get to it with your finger!
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Ah... :)You take a screwdriver that fits the screw and unscrew it as you would usually do (anti-clockwise).After a couple of turns it seems like the screw no longer holds the cover (the lid got a bit separated from the body), but it still won't come off, does it? :)Well, at this point you need to insert something thin (your fingernail?) in the crack between the cover and the body and just pull.Try pulling not from the center, but a bit closer to one of the edges - the cover latches to the body near the edges...
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Dear Connie: The timer has like a round part at the back. Just push it, and the battery can be replaced there. Good luck!
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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.
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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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Just unscrew the phillips screw located on cover of the machine,pull battery out disconnect positive and negative dispose of battery correctly,insert new battery hook positive and negative up slide in and screw cover back on