Several reviews stated that the battery cover is difficult to access. Are other owners having difficulty changing the battery?
475537
Yes! The screws are extremely small and very recessed in the body of the unit; I had to buy a special phillups head screw driver from an auto parts store just to get the tiny screws out. Even then, the screw heads get stripped or the the threads on the plastic body get stripped. For this reason alone, the last time my battery died I threw Seiko metronome in the trash and bought another brand. The new brand's battery is extremely easy to replace, no tools necessary, and much cheaper.
475538
I was not able to remove the battery cover. I am looking to buy a non-digital metronome now.
475539
If you have a tiny Phillips head screwdriver with a magnetic tip (like the ones that are used for eyeglass adjustments), you should not have a problem. There are 3 tiny phillip head screws that need to come out to remover the backing. Once the backing is removed, there is one more TINY Phillips head screw that "holds" the battery in. Once you have the right screwdriver, it can be changed within 3 minutes.
1997758
yes, remove the battery cover, replace old batteries with maxell LR44 or equivalent. then replace cover. fwiw, my old one lasted years and years. then the batteries went out and i replaced them. they lasted a long time, again. but the next time, new batteries didn't help. so i got another. but i guess i kept this more than 10 years.
1341092
I don't think you can easily remove the battery. I even could not find a place to unscrew the back. I guess screw holes are behind the rubber foots.
2157094
Honestly...I never bothered putting the battery cover back on after I got it off the original time. The 9V batteries stay perfectly in place within the chamber and don't slide out or anything, so I thought the battery cover was, if anything, unneeded pressure to the bands (which are replaceable, but still). If I ever feel like messing with it, I do, but I just don't see the point.
2142128
you can remove and replace batterys great idea!I was considered the the same thing as we'll.here are the isues I have run into so far . Extra battery's expensive. Extra batterys are heavy. And you still have to transport the trey and charge eventually too
1338516
Very difficult to open the case. If you get it open you can probable find a battery that will fit.
1742369
Its very difficult to change the batteries. You have to pry the plug out. I have used a butter knife. Getting the plug back in is much harder than taking it out.... but its possible.
2164317
I haven't had any problems with the battery. It lasted about 2 years. It was a little tricky changing the battery. I just used a small micro screwdriver to push it out withput moving the metal piece holding it in place. Then I slid the new battery under it. I hope this helps.
332830
Most of the time the old battery has expanded and it makes it difficult to remove. Patience is key. With a screwdriver and much perseverance the old battery was finally removed.
937475
I had trouble with swapping the battery. I think I had two batteries of the right size, pried this open just fine, but once I FORCED the two batteries in, they were too tall (by the tiniest amount) and were constantly pressing on the chip's button. Has anyone run into that? I'll see if I can find those batteries that didn't fit and double-check their type.
1647625
I have not had to change the battery yet. If you have a Batteries Plus in your area, I would suggest you take it there just to get their advice. That is what I will do.
630561
yes the battery can be replaced and should be. You need to locate the slip shield on it...it is part of the handle where you put your thumb...you need to pull down
780580
Connie, I'm honestly not sure. We tried to pry it open, because you can see a battery in there. I suppose you can change it- if you can get to it! Seems impossible to open.
1746232
There is a sliding cover to the 2 battery compartments. I don't have mine in front of me, but you should be able to figure out which way to slide it open.
1239714
You have to remove to one rubber cover on the end of the handle, then the safety screw. once this is done you can slide the battery cover off.
484448
I finally got mine open. I had to push in on the battery compartment cover so hard that I was afraid that I was going to break it, while sliding it outward.
837663
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.