# Any ideas on how to change this battery **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [August 27, 2026, 4:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-ideas-on-how-to-change-this-battery/1032590 "2026-08-27T04:34:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Lucas\_Jackson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lucas_jackson/32/303_2.png) [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2026, 4:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-ideas-on-how-to-change-this-battery/1032590/1 "2026-08-27T04:34:41Z")
This is a Halloween decoration. I can find no way to open it. The silver in the slit is the battery. If I push on it with an X-acto blade it moves but I can’t force it out. It even tells what kind of replacement battery to use - it’s stamped on case. [![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/gs-geo-images/c055893c-2087-48ea-97e2-eb366529c48d_l.jpg) ](https://s3.amazonaws.com/gs-geo-images/c055893c-2087-48ea-97e2-eb366529c48d_l.jpg) An suggestions welcome. ---
**Author:** ![needscoffee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/needscoffee/32/1076_2.png) [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2026, 5:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-ideas-on-how-to-change-this-battery/1032590/2 "2026-08-27T05:22:42Z")
Google Lens says: "To change the batteries, follow these steps to open the compartment and swap the cells: **Required Tools** - **3 new LR1130 (AG10) 1.5V batteries** - **Small Phillips-head screwdriver** (precision size) - **Toothpick or small plastic tool** (optional) **Step-by-Step Instructions** 1. **Turn off the device** : Slide the power switch to the **OFF** position. 2. **Remove the safety screw** : Find the small screw hole located just below the battery text (near the “ON” label). Use your screwdriver to loosen it until the screw comes free or the panel releases. 3. **Open the compartment** : Gently pry open the plastic battery cover. 4. **Remove the old batteries** : Note which direction the flat sides (positive terminal) are facing. Pop them out safely. You can use a toothpick to help slide them out. 5. **Insert the new batteries** : Stack the 3 new LR1130 batteries into the compartment. Make sure they match the original orientation, typically with the **flat (+) side facing up toward you**. 6. **Close and secure** : Pop the plastic cover back into place and tighten the safety screw. ---
**Author:** ![needscoffee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/needscoffee/32/1076_2.png) [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2026, 5:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-ideas-on-how-to-change-this-battery/1032590/3 "2026-08-27T05:26:30Z")
Then I told it I didn’t see a screw hole. It said, "The rectangular panel where it says “Made in China” is actually a **snap-on slide door** , meaning there is no safety screw holding it down! Follow these steps to slide it open: 1. Look closely at the small horizontal ridge/indent right between the words “Made in China” and “Battery:”. 2. Place your thumb firmly onto that ridge. 3. Push firmly **to the left** (away from the circular holes) to slide the door cover out of its tracks. Once the door slides off, you will see the three button batteries stacked inside. If you would like more assistance, let me know: - If the plastic door feels **stuck or jammed** - If you need help identifying **the positive (+) or negative (-) alignment** when putting the new ones in" You might have luck if you try using Google Lens yourself. Or one of the other AI’s. ---
**Author:** ![Joey\_P](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/919ad9/32.png) [@Joey\_P](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joey_P)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2026, 12:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-ideas-on-how-to-change-this-battery/1032590/4 "2026-08-27T12:09:22Z")
What’s in the hole above the word ON? Is that a place to plug in an external power source or a screw hole? If it’s screw remove it. In either case, based on the picture, it looks to me like if you stick a screwdriver into the hole to the right of the square, you’ll be able to pry the entire panel off. The slit isn’t there to replace the batteries, it’s there so you can pull out the piece of plastic that kept the batteries disconnected during manufacturing/shipping. ---
**Author:** ![Lucas\_Jackson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lucas_jackson/32/303_2.png) [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2026, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-ideas-on-how-to-change-this-battery/1032590/5 "2026-08-27T16:08:56Z")
> [@Joey\_P](#): > > The slit isn’t there to replace the batteries, it’s there so you can pull out the piece of plastic that kept the batteries disconnected during manufacturing/shipping. Sounds reasonable. Thanks I’ll try these suggestions. ---
**Author:** ![Seanette](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/seanette/32/9139_2.png) [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2026, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-ideas-on-how-to-change-this-battery/1032590/6 "2026-08-28T18:25:41Z")
So how’d it come out? I’m all invested now. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Lucas\_Jackson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lucas_jackson/32/303_2.png) [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2026, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-ideas-on-how-to-change-this-battery/1032590/7 "2026-08-28T18:31:11Z")
I’m leaving for Scotland in 4 days and my time is a little frantic now, sorry!, so I wasn’t able to look at it last night. I’ll give it a shot this weekend and let you know how it goes. However, I consider myself a pretty handy guy and I didn’t initially see a way to open it. I’ll give it another go. ---
**Author:** ![Seanette](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/seanette/32/9139_2.png) [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2026, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-ideas-on-how-to-change-this-battery/1032590/8 "2026-08-28T18:35:09Z")
When it’s convenient, please let us know. I can’t be the only one intrigued by this little mystery. 🙂 Have a safe and enjoyable trip! ---
**Author:** ![Common\_Tater](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/common_tater/32/13846_2.png) [@Common\_Tater](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Common_Tater)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2026, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-ideas-on-how-to-change-this-battery/1032590/9 "2026-08-28T18:45:36Z")
> [@Lucas\_Jackson](#): > > I’m leaving for Scotland in 4 days and my time is a little frantic now, sorry! Oh, come on! “Family” or “Work” or “I’m In the Hospital”, these are just the typical specious excuses for stuff like this. ---
**Author:** ![Dag\_Otto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/439d5e/32.png) [@Dag\_Otto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dag_Otto)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2026, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-ideas-on-how-to-change-this-battery/1032590/10 "2026-08-28T23:51:47Z")
If all else fails, toss it and carve a pumpkin. ---
**Author:** ![Seanette](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/seanette/32/9139_2.png) [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2026, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-ideas-on-how-to-change-this-battery/1032590/11 "2026-09-04T02:11:23Z")
Hey, @Lucas_Jackson , any outcome on this yet? Your eager readers would like to know. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![pjd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pjd/32/3009_2.png) [@pjd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pjd)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2026, 9:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-ideas-on-how-to-change-this-battery/1032590/12 "2026-09-04T09:02:53Z")
He’ll be in Scotland now… ---
**Author:** ![Seanette](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/seanette/32/9139_2.png) [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2026, 9:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-ideas-on-how-to-change-this-battery/1032590/13 "2026-09-04T09:47:20Z")
Thought he’d be back by now. My mistake.