We kept our wine opener plugged in at all times, but the batteries still wore out. Is there a way to replace the batteries or do I just toss this?
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Actually there is a way to replace batteries, to open unit locate 2 short screws at the "cork" end. Taking those out will allow you to remove brushed metal end. Then on the side is 4 spots of rubber which cover 4 longer screws. Now be careful you don't dump out contents but now the unit halves open up. You will see a battery pack that is connected to a printed circuit board. Either unsolder off the circuit board OR snip and strip the wires and attach new battery which if you search on Google the printed specification of the battery.. Simple
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I too leave mine plugged in. However, when I have left it out for a little while, always charges right back up. I don't see how the battery can be replaced. I have had mine several years now and cannot complain at all about how it works.
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I haven't had it long enough to know and face that dilemma. I had to toss a different brand because I could not access the rechargeable battery. I hope this one can be opened somehow to access what are usually very NiMH standard batteries, but I don't know. Good luck. Maybe Waring can tell you.
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There is no way to replace the batteries. Don't dismiss the possibility that it could be the charger.
739455
I've never have had that problem. I have set the opener in the charger wrong and the light does not come on. I have learned to work the opener in place where the light comes on and it seems like it takes a long time blinking, maybe the next morning it becomes a steady light
492240
I just unscrew the flashlihgt from the shaft. When you do this it will reveal a "button" battery. Pop it out and replace. Reattach the flashlight . That is the best I can do for you. Jim
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Not in the traditional way as in trying to change the battery on your flashlight. The charge should last you a week if you brush twice a day. If it's a rather old unit, perhaps it's time to get a new unit. If you just got it, then it's definitely defective.
2009691
The first thing is to check your batteries. Replace the with a good brand, like Energizers. They usually come with off brand batteries, so I put good ones in and they last.
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Yes Change the battery ... Open the remote in two .., is a little hard but it will separated. Hope this help you.
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We've had our GolfBuddy's for 2 years now. We usually have some power left after 1 game. There has even been a couple of times where we have forgotten to charge them and we get about 12 holes in on the second day. You can't change the battery yourself, I would suggest that you contact Golf Buddy to have them look at it and replace the battery. That is of course depending on how long you've had the unit, I don't know what the warranty is. Hope that helps!
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Maybe the battery in it went bad. All of ours eventually did and I was forced to throw them all away. Tried new batteries but they wouldn't work either. We heard each one pop.
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I had a problem with mine when a piece of cork got stick inside. I pulled it out with pliers and that fixed it. With a previous opener the cork would not come out and I had to hold it with pliers while pushing the button. If the opener is slowing down and stopping when you push the up button then maybe the battery isn't charged. There were some complaints that the battery wasn't lasting very long so I disconnect it after charging and then use until the charge runs out. One charge is good for thirty or so openings. Some batteries develop a "memory" when left on the charger all the time and this can account for short life. If this is the case then you might need to replace the unit.
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I removed the battery (it's a Sony US14500VR2) myself using only kitchen utensils :-) I used a butter knife to open the unit (twist it like you mean it, but be gentle), and a pointy knife to separate the battery from the tabs that are soldered to the circuit board. No need to de-solder anything -- be careful not to damage the circuit board!I inserted the tip of the knife in the middle of where the tab is soldered to the battery, and gently separated the battery and the tab by wiggling the knife and tapping it with the back of a heavy screw driver. Once you get the battery out, replace it with something better (e.g. "Tenergy Li-Ion 14500 Cylindrical Rechargeable AA size 3.7V 800mAh"). I removed the battery (it's a Sony US14500VR2) myself using only kitchen utensils :-) I used a butter knife to open the unit (twist it like you mean it, but be gentle), and a pointy knife to separate the battery from the tabs that are soldered to the circuit board. No need to de-solder anything -- be careful not to damage the circuit board!I inserted the tip of the knife in the middle of where the tab is soldered to the battery, and gently separated the battery and the tab by wiggling the knife and tapping it with the back of a heavy screw driver. Once you get the battery out, replace... » Read More I removed the battery (it's a Sony US14500VR2) myself using only kitchen utensils :-) I used a butter knife to open the unit (twist it like you mean it, but be gentle), and a pointy knife to separate the battery from the tabs that are soldered to the circuit board. No need to de-solder anything -- be careful not to damage the circuit board!I inserted the tip of the knife in the middle of where the tab is soldered to the battery, and gently separated the battery and the tab by wiggling the knife and tapping it with the back of a heavy screw driver. Once you get the battery out, replace it with something better (e.g. "Tenergy Li-Ion 14500 Cylindrical Rechargeable AA size 3.7V 800mAh"). « Show Less
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Did you ever figure this out? Mine died and I'd like to try changing the batteries but I also don't want to invest much, in case that's not the issue.
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I've found you do need to replace the rechargeable batteries now and then. I looked up directions on the internet. It's not difficult but you will need a micro screwdriver and a specialty screw driver as well. The details should be in the internet instructions.
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Suggest you return it for a replacement. I have had mine for over 10 years, use it every night, and it hasn't failed me. So it is a good product, definitely try to return it for another one.
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I am sorry, I had the same problem. I ended up throwing it away and ordering a new one! I did not see any way to open it and replace a battery.
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I had the same problem with the one I ordered so I opened up the battery case to see if maybe the betteries were bad or missing. They has become badly oxidied in the case and so were obviously very old. I pried the suckers out with a screw driver, threw them away (being careful not to touch them with skin in case they were leaking any fluids), cleaned the inside with a clorox wipe, and popped some new batteries in and it has worked great ever since. Give that a try and I hope this helps!
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Rebecca, just take a kitchen table knife, insert it in the slot in the bottom and twist it out. There are two batteries, so just slide them out and replace.
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I assume you removed and replaced the batteries. If that didn't help, I'd go to their website and contact customer service, support@ozeri.com.
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My girlfriends did the same thing, and what I did was drain the battery down using the led light. Once it was almost dead I charged it for 2 days, and now it seems to be working fine.