Has anyone opened a unit to change a battery?
766276
yes I did. Be very careful to not totally separate the two pieces. The battery will fit in just be gentle.
766277
I've had to replace two batteries in the first six months of use. You just unscrew 4, small Phillips screws from the backside of the light, and pull off the metal, then plastic back pieces to expose the guts of the unit. The battery is a AAA, 600mah, 1.2V, NiMH cell that can be popped out, and replaced. Sometimes there is a bit of hot melt glue from the mounting of one of the LED's that will hold the cell in place, but you can cut thru it with a razor blade.The units are working well, in our hostile Arizona sun, and I'm glad I bought the 10 pack, because I've got a couple of spares. By the way, upon receipt, one of the units was DOA, so I'd plan for the possibility when ordering. I've had to replace two batteries in the first six months of use. You just unscrew 4, small Phillips screws from the backside of the light, and pull off the metal, then plastic back pieces to expose the guts of the unit. The battery is a AAA, 600mah, 1.2V, NiMH cell that can be popped out, and replaced. Sometimes there is a bit of hot melt glue from the mounting of one of the LED's that will hold the cell in place, but you can cut thru it with a razor blade.The units are working well, in our hostile Arizona sun, and I'm glad I bought the 10 pack, because I've got a couple of... » Read More I've had to replace two batteries in the first six months of use. You just unscrew 4, small Phillips screws from the backside of the light, and pull off the metal, then plastic back pieces to expose the guts of the unit. The battery is a AAA, 600mah, 1.2V, NiMH cell that can be popped out, and replaced. Sometimes there is a bit of hot melt glue from the mounting of one of the LED's that will hold the cell in place, but you can cut thru it with a razor blade.The units are working well, in our hostile Arizona sun, and I'm glad I bought the 10 pack, because I've got a couple of spares. By the way, upon receipt, one of the units was DOA, so I'd plan for the possibility when ordering. « Show Less
766278
After J. Lamb's response, I did open one of the units. Indeed they are openable and the wires do connect the two pieces together. As she said, be gentle. There are also small wires holding the rechargeable AAA NiCD 1.2V 300mAh batteries in--I gently bent them out of the way and the battery came out easily. I ordered replacements (they're cheap) for the other units that have started to fail (either come on irregularly or not at all). I'll update again after I've replaced the batteries.
766279
You cannot open them. That is a bit of a con for this product. 2 if mine didn't even work.
459764
I do not believe you can replace the battery. I contacted the seller of mine about this and got conflicting info. They lastly told me to pry off the back to replace the battery which I believe will break the unit if attempted. My 2 still work so I have not tried it yet.
1617987
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.
1182323
Hello,There is no way to change battery on this unit as it is solar powered and sealed. Please contact us at pxh@game-group.com for a free replacement of the new and improved model. Thank you
2087238
The battery door design is diabolical. There's a damned near impossible to see slot in the body of the unit. It is quite slender, and you likely need a set of eyeglass screwdrivers to fit it. Depress it, and voila the door can be opened. However, every time I needed to change the battery (when the thing was beeping incessantly), I had to find the manual online, and literally look it up. If I recall, it is about center on the bottom of the unit, almost to the back of the unit.
1338515
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.
1714703
I could not get the push button box to open in order to put the battery in it. It shows a picture of a paper clip inserted in a little hole on the top of it but that doesn't do anything. I had to use a screwdriver to pry it open and it damaged the item. I don't link this unit at all. I have used countless wireless door bells in my life and they are supposed to be very simple to set up.
1608919
twist/ turn the unit to open for mounting & wiring. There is no internal battery.
490014
Unfortunately the battery is not replaceable unless you take the unit apart yourself. There's a couple of youtube videos discussing this but it may be more trouble than it is worth. The sides of the unit are glued together and need to be heated to be taken apart.
837866
You have to pry open the bottom portion of the unit itself to replace the 9V battery. I used a very small screwdriver to pry open the "tight" lid.
1176876
You have to destroy the unit to remove the battery. The compartment does screw in and out.
1761643
I have not had to open it up to change it, but figure it takes a button battery. There are two tiny screws to open the little case.
2278706
I haven't tried to replace the battery in this one, but have in another version... they usually take a wheel chair battery, which are pricey. However, it wasn't easy to get the old one out and the new one in. Probably easier to replace the entire unit....
1652405
Hi Toni. You have to remove the unit by twisting it counter-clockwise. Unplug it from the wiring. There is a lid on the bottom that you can flip open that exposes the 9V battery. Good luck!
1868813
Yes. 4 screws on the back allow access to the battery compartment. I replaced the battery on our unit. You can get a replacement on line, or go to a store that specializes in batteries for electronic gear. I would take the old one to be sure you get the proper replacement. Size, voltage and connections are all critical.
1590184
I personally have not replaced a battery and have not had the opportunity to do deal with that question. If you are able to open it, you should be able to see the battery and get the number or size from the existing one inside. I hope this helps, but I am not the expert, just a casual user, contact the maufacturer or go on line to e-how and pose that question and hopefully you will be able to get an answer.
948988
Yes! The screw is really hard to open and I basically stripped mine trying to change the batteries. It's like the screw isn't made very well.