how to open the battery compartment without using damaging force?
1355261
it doesn't take force, simply depress the plastic tab & the compartment pops open. I did it with my finger.
790721
There are two little tabs on the back side for two battery locations. Just pull on the tabs and it will open.
1543215
Look at it from the front on the left side mid-way you will find a indention put your finger in it and pull toward your self the battery compartment will open up.
1397855
After you take out the screw, there is a little "clip" that you have to open to get the battery compartment open.
1386940
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.
1350387
There is a pin on the exterior, remove pin, turn the unit slightly and let it down. Squeeze the power holding cable connector to release it from unit. The battery compartment is in the bottom, open replace exactly as you remove and relock the battery door. Replace as you removed.
524512
On the opposite side of the on/off switch, there is a green tab labeled "Press". To open the battery compartment, firmly press down on the tab.
2053304
Press the little black botton and slide out with your fingers. That black botton keeps the battery compartment close
2053303
When you hold the light up right, you will see a black button under the "Mighty Bright". Press down the button and pull down at the same time to open the battery compartment.
458145
You must remove three screws, then pull off one side to access the battery compartment.
1937073
On the back by battery compartment, it shows two arrows pointing up to open. Take your thumb and push it up and it will open.
239525
There is no secret in opening the battery. You can open it with your finger nails. Buy battery online or from local shops like CVS.
1953898
find the switch and the opening where it goes from off to on put a small table knife in there or a strong fingernail in there and twist and pull off the battery sits right there ....
454355
If you mean "how to remove battery", simply firmly hold batery by the end and pull straight down. It's actually very easy to remove.
429814
Press the bottom door down till a small gap appears above and use your fingers to open it. Its tricky. Then installing the battery is simple. The top is positive and the bottom is negative.. Push the battery in but be careful not to push it all the way towards the back, just enough it makes contact within the housing. Close cover and enjoy! :)
445381
You need to pinch opposite sides of the battery flap with one hand and then release the top of the flap with your other hand. If you look at the flap on the back of the battery, you can see the hinges on the bottom of the flap which will help you see which side to release.
943712
Push the battery to the right. The left side will pop out. Then pull the battery up. Ta-da!