How do I get this open to install battery? I have removed the front lens but have no tool to unscrew the plastic bulb holder. What am I doing wrong ?
1792052
I think with five replies basically giving the same answer I'm pretty sure you got it.
1792053
Yep... I made the same mistake. You need to go down to the next section below the lens. If you pull out the top section (this controls the beam of light) and unscrew it you will then gain access to the chamber for your AA battery. Hope this helps.
1792054
I had the same issue unscrew the top part of the flashlight where the button is to turn it on
1792055
The back plate with the button has a 1.5-2 mm or so cap when viewed from the outside and about half an inch total when unscrewed. I will take and post a photo of it disassembled and post it. The battery is a single AA.
1792056
David, you're overthinking it. Just unscrew the back end (that houses the button) instead. Your battery is right behind there, no tools needed.
776348
On the flashlight end, twist off the lens top (about two full turns) and pull the body out of the housing. Install the batteries such that the negative side is toward the spring in the battery compartment. (Be sure that any plastic on the battery contacts is removed.) Replace the body so that the push button on it will mate with the rubber push button on the external case. Then screw the top portion back in.
611419
Underneath top of the light is a phillips head screw unscrew it remove battery cover remove battery insert new one re screw should be good to go
1944425
The top of the device has a small indention. You can use the metal (visor attatchment) to open. It takes a bit of pressure but it's not bad. The battery is inside (CR2032) 3 volt. Good Luck.
213593
While you can remove the plastic assembly by unscrewing the little black Phillips head screw on the front face of the light, it is a troublesome process that -- after purchasing the battery and fiddling with replacing it -- isn't worth it.I've gone through three Photon lights, and purchasing a new one for 10 bucks every year or so isn't a big deal to me.
1194138
The manual says: "Insert a small flat-bladed screwdriver into the slot at one end of the light lens. Carefully pry the lens out." I would use a rag of some kind of padding between the lens and the housing when prying. Good luck!
237855
Turn the light so the black on/off button is on top. On that same side of the bulb/battery case, you'll see a series of little ridges, then the lip of the black back of the case. With one thumb, press down on the little ridges; with the other thumb, push against the lip of the case back until the back comes off. If you're having trouble, put more pressure on the little ridges. Change the batteries. When you're putting the case back together, put the other edges of the case together, then press down on the little ridges while you bring the back to snap back together.
1008453
Lid will not open by it's self. batteries are new. lights all function properly. i reread instructions and everything seems to have been done right,but it won't open. Suggestions?
1417360
I just replaced one myself, you want to use the 78mm. First shut the power off to the unit. It will require a light weight glove or napkin as you do not want to touch the bulb with your fingers as your skin oils will eventually destroy the bulb, a phillips head screw driver and a standard flat head screw driver to open the lens cover. Replacing the bulb is a snap, you just have to push the old bulb to one side or the other as the light sockets are spring loaded. Set one side in the socket and lightly push it inward and then lock it in to the other socket, secure your lens and restore the power to your unit and test your light.
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You've "got me" with that "cage" question! Unscrew the back of the flashlight and remove the "cage" that holds three batteries. You DO NOT "OPEN" that cage ... each battery pops out; pull them out from the side opposite each Spring (at the bottom or negative side of each battery) replace with fresh batteries, inserting the bottom ... or negative end onto the Spring in the "cage" compressing the Spring with the battery ... and pushing the top of the battery (positive end) into the "cage". Replace the cage with the three batteris back into the flashlight .... with the cage's movable "plunger" side going into the flashlight first. Have I satisfactorily answered your question????
627569
Make sure the battery is fresh and inserted correctly. By the way, access the battery compartment at the rear by the switch, not at the lens.
598803
It isn't worth trying to take the lens off the metal. I only needed the lens too, but the whole thing changes with two screws. Just take the bulb out, take the two screws lose or out and put the new lens in place and put the screws back in, put the bulb back in and your done.
1255615
not sure what you mean. 5 bezel I expect you to mean at the top where the light bulb is. I'm not aware that this comes off and it is not indicated in the instructions. If you mean unscrewing it in the middle below the adjustment ring, mine works very smoothly just as it does at the bottom of the flashlight battery compartment. If either one of those has thread problems, then yes you may have a defective unit that should be replaced
698879
There are grooves on the side of the blinky. Grab a quarter, stick in the groove and turn the quarter. It should allow it to snap open. Place the battery and snap back into place.
1790918
You have to unscrew the bulb end. It's really tight when you first get it but once you get it moving it's pretty easy to operate. I had the same problem.
332058
It was a little confusing for me as well. Just place your hand behind the center of the outside plate (on the outside), and then with the other hand push the round spring loaded plate back to meet with your hand. This springs down and around the socket. Then the bulb should just screw in. Mine works great. Love it. Good luck. Steve Bullock
1996650
There is a battery door on the bottom. You need a screwdriver to take the screw out first.