I can't turn the bar on the bottom to insert batteries as instructed. Do you have to remove the screws? Tried that oo, but can't get them to turn. Any suggestions?
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The bottom portion needs to be removed first, that's the part that holds the pepper, then on the bottom of the top portion there are lock/unlock icons, turn the "bar" towards unlock and it should unlock very easily, mine does, allowing the battery holder to drop out. If yours is stuck, it may be deffective.
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the black bar unlocks by turning towards the left - (lefty loosey- righty tighty)
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I grab the clear area and twist the top to the right. One click and it can be lifted off
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Funny you should ask. I just encountered the same problem when I had to change my batteries for the first time day before yesterday. I ended up using a pair of pliers (it turns really hard) and discovered also that I had been turning the dial the wrong direction (my brain is old, you see...lol), I was turning right instead of left. I thoroughly dusted all the powdery substance the grater had accumulated and it went back together smoothly. Working like a charm again. Good luck!
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Batteries are in top portion of the device.You need to unlock the top part and in top portion there is an insert that you can remove and put batteries in.No need to open any screws
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the upper chrome section has a small black line indicator on it (on the lower end - by the clear section). You line up that black mark with the small unlock picture on the clear section and it unlocks and comes apart thusly. Then you access the bar to unlock the battery section. Hope this helps.
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Lol, i had the EXACT same problem when i put my first 9 Volt in. I just monkeyed with it now. Basically, make sure you put the top side in first (Push in and up), then swing the bottom half into the latches. It feels a little weird, but it snaps perfectly into place with little to no effort. Give it a try a few times and you'll get it.
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Thank you for your question, Mrs. Oak. For one thing, make sure batteries are installed, and installed properly according to the polarity markings. The manufacturer has NO DIRECTIONS for such, and that is certainly delinquent on that. On the batteries, unscrew the top black piece -- turn hard if necessary, but it will come off. Batteries go in the hole. Then make sure black piece is screwed back on tight. If it's not firm and tight, a circuit won't be completed. Next --- the button needs a good push. Try all that Mrs. Oak, and let us know what happened.
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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.
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Think everyone has this problem. Below the display is a small button like protrusion, push in on that and, volia, the battery door opens on the other side. The plus side of the battery goes down in the holder. You'll love this guage, it works great.
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There is a battery door on the bottom. You need a screwdriver to take the screw out first.
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I am sorry that you are having trouble with this item. Please: - check that the 2 AA batteries are installed as shown in the diagram in or near the battery compartment. - check that all battery contacts are tightly holding the batteries. Pulling or bending these contacts can sometimes resolve this problem. Once you have tried these suggestions, and have confirmed that the problem cannot be easily resolved, inform the merchant you purchased it from. Deep Memories 203 234-2001 I'm sorry for the inconvenience. Thank you, Michael DeepMemories Customer Service 203 234-2001
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Put the batteries in and place hand inside push down on the base.mine works great, i use it all the time!
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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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the top, where the handle is, screws off. You have to press down a bit and twist. It takes 4 AA batteries but I wouldn't even bother. The one I bought new wouldn't stay on and only killed 2 bugs in three days. I even kept changing the batteries to see if that was the problem but it wasn't, the batteries still worked in other stuff. I returned mine for a refund but seriously considered taking a loss just to destroy it with a hammer. Good luck to you.
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For other screws I'd recommend a reverse screw, though these are so small.. perhaps that could end disastrously. Alternative methods are going to be a challenge because the screws are set so deeply. Have you tried stretching a thin rubber band or disposable glove material over the provided screwdriver tip for added grip? I'm curious as to how you stripped the stock screws! I've replaced my screen twice and disassembled my phone dozens of other times to manually charge my battery (while waiting for a replacement USB charging port), yet the involved screws are in near-perfect condition.
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I am having the same problem! I have adjusted the screw and still no luck. I am at the point of getting rid of it and buying a new one. Very disappointing, especially considering how expensive they are. Wish I could be more help
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There's a switch on the bottom that you turn on. If it doesn't work, it's probably defective just like mine was. Mine never worked. I tried putting in brand new batteries so many times and it never worked. Super disappointing. Send it back for a refund.
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This happened to me too. I noticed that the batteries were really loose. I just took a screwdriver and pushed the little metal part of the battery contacts out more so the batteries would be in there tighter, put brand new batteries in it, and it worked. I haven't had any problems since. I'm not sure that's the same problem you're having but this worked for me.
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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.
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Pop off the front plastic cover. There might be one screw holding the batteries in behind a plate. Once removed, there is an electrical connector that needs to be disconnected. The batteries should slide out just by pulling on them. If they don't budge, they might be bulged. In that case, you would need to disassemble the chassis some more.
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hope this helps if my memory serves me you rotate the bottom. It has tabs on it. The bottom comes out and the batteriesgo in alternating direction. If you look inside the case once it is open there should be a diagram. Sam S