Change batteries on 1998 Leap Frog Twi...

After reading the suggestions above, I used 2 screwdrivers to push the white buttons inward while holding the unit between my knees and with unit inverted, pulled upwards until I felt it move. Then I was able to pull the rest of the end off and replace the batteries. Like a previous poster indicated, I removed the other end and 2 pieces fell out. Unfortunately the 2 pieces that fell out I didn't see where they came from. So now the batteries were changed, but the unit doesn't work until I can figure out where these 2 pieces go. Horrible construction design and definitely needs a redesign. It would have also helped if the instruction manual indicated how to change the batteries.

it is really hard to push in the little white buttons in on the sides i have been trying for 30 minutes. my hands hurt :(

the two white tabs need to be pushed completely in while the large button assembly is pulled straight out. the battery tray is then removed by removing the single screw that is visible after removing the large button assembly. takes 3 AA cells.

For me it was a two person job. I used two ink pens and pushed in the white buttons while the other person pulled on the large button on the top.

I had a similar problem but with the model that only has 1 button. I fought with it sticking a screwdriver in the button and it wasn't coming off. Then I used a pencil and pushed the button down even farther and the whole top including rim came of as it was designed. It looks like they went through several designs before finally putting the battery compartment out in the open

I have found that using two phillips screw drivers, one on each white button at the same time, will automatically pop the top open. You can then un-do the screw holding the battery and replace.

:I thought it was going to be difficult also, but I handed to my boy, and he was able to take it apart no problem. What a pain in the **** though.