how did you guys install the batteries? I spent about 10 minutes trying to fit in one, but failed.
1433086
You just push them in...start with the "positive" end...from what I remember it's sort of tight but you CAN get them installed!
1413280
I purchased a replacement battery and they have changed the battery posts - so it is not easy. I had to solder the new battery in place.The new battery has slip on posts and the old one was attached with a small screw and nut. Bah Humbug....
943714
squeeze the sides and pull up on the battery at the same time. it was a struggle for me until i figured this out.
360092
There is three AAA batt's that are installed, and I tried installing only two. The two in the lower hull did nothing until I installed the last battery in the saucer section. I have not tried the other way around.
323750
Batteries must be put in main unit first. Then put them in remote units. I put water in one glass then hung a remote on it then I put ice in another glass and hung the other unit on it and waited for them to respond. you must do them exactly as the instructions read. Once they are working they are great
2226518
Did you line up the outside edges? It takes some hand strength to hold the sides in (with the batteries in) and then pop the other two sides on top. I had to get my husband to do it, and it took him about 20 minutes.
1556199
Try removing the batteries then put them back in. If this doesn't work you are SOL.
1637408
This was not to easy .. As you are looking at display , turn 180 so you are looking at the back.. Squeeze the sides and pull.. Mine was very, very tight... Once that slides out you can see and change the battery...
590590
the battery should click into place and stay in by itself. Sounds lile you received a faulty set and should request an exchange for a new one.
2098615
Put the batteries in and place hand inside push down on the base.mine works great, i use it all the time!
460587
Although I read about this sort of thing from some other reviewers, I did not have this problem. I added the charged batteries, turned it on, and it worked. I don't know if there's a remedy other than exchanging the product. Sorry.
1428214
the AAA batteries fit, at first I had this issue too but there is a certain method to inserting them and once you figure that out then it works fine.
1331628
If I remember right, it's harder than it should be. :) The battery installs in the back, and goes into the slot on it's side. There's a tab on the battery door that needs to fit into the small slot midway down the battery. That tab seems to lock the battery into place.
109986
Pull off the silver cap at the base. There's a little diagram under there that shows how the AA batteries should be inserted.
216173
I would take out the batteries, wait 2-3 minutes, and then put them back in. That helped me out
922068
I did. I took the thing brand new out of the box, went to Best Buy and bought brand new C batteries put them in, pressed the button and nothing. Big piece of junk.... don't buy!!!
379935
Sorry to question your capabilities ... have you ensured that the batteries are all in the slots, in the right direction? My original batteries were dead, as sent by the manufacturer. But the new ones tested fully charged, and I was careful to place them in the slots as indicated by the arrows.Give that a shot and see.