Change bATTERY how do you change the remote battery

clean the battery posts within the remote with a pencil eraser or fine sandpaper, change to new batteries. check about buying a new remote if no change after changing to new batteries.

Either the remote control is regular size or miniature like the remotes for cars. The only real difference is the type and size batteries it uses. The regular size remotes usually use 1 or 2 "AA" or "AAA" batteries, or occasionally, a 9 volt battery. The miniature remotes take "button" batteries that are available at Radio Shack or the big-chain drug stores like CVS. Whether the batteries are the regular type or miniature here's what you do: On the back side of the remote there will most likely be a small phillips-style screw in the middle. Remove this screw and then you will be able to open the battery compartment door. Write down or take pictures (better) of how the batteries are configured and note this as you remove the old batteries. Radio Shack has a battery tester. If ALL the batteries are still good, then the remote is defective. If ALL the batteries are dead or very weak, then most-likely the remote is working fine & will come right back to life. Enjoy!

Was your remote working before changing the new batteries?.
If yes, try another pair of batteries.

Hi there,

It is possible that you will need to re-program your remote control, it sounds as though the remote has lost it's settings. This can happen when changing batteries, usually a remote will retain the code for around ten minutes or so once the batteries have gone flat or have been removed, after that time it loses it's code. I assume the batteries are new so try re-programing the remote control for your tv with the correct code and hopefully this will work.

Hope this helps,

James

The remote keeps it's memory in a non-volatile memory chip which is unaffected by power loss. So changing the battery is safe. The replacement batteries can be ordered from your RTI dealer for $45. Be careful with a T1 battery connector, they are delicate and can pull away from the board leading to an expensive repair. I'd suggest taking the remote to your dealer and have them replace it for you.

If its a lighter grey colored intellicode remote: There should be a small slot on the side of the remote. Use a coin such as a dime or a penny, stick it in the slot and twist. The remote should split in half and you'll see the coin-shaped battery. After you replace the battery, you can snap the 2 pieces of the remote back together.

If its a dark grey/black intellicode remote: The back cover should partially flip open to reveal the battery. This remote takes a 12volt N-size battery.

If its a keypad remote you are referring to: The bottom half of the keypad's face should slide straight down to reveal the battery (you should see and arrow and some thumb grips). All Genie keypads take 9volt batteries.

If you have a Universal remote ask here for the remote codes. They helped me alread a lot!

Flat batteries in the remote? Batteries the wrong way around in the remote? Corroded battery terminals in the battery holder?