How To Replace Base Station Batteries

You will likely never need to replace your Base Station's batteries as they are rechargeable and meant to last. The Base Station takes four 1.2V, 1300mAh nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) rechargeable batteries.

Regular alkaline batteries should never be inserted into the Base Station, as they may damage the device.

Replacing The Base Station Batteries

Once you have acquired the necessary NiMH rechargeable batteries, you can follow the steps below to replace them:

1. Ensure your system is disarmed

2. Unplug your Base Station from power by removing the power cable from the bottom of it

3. Use a Philips head screwdriver to remove the security screw, underneath where the power cable was

4. Twist the cover off the bottom of the Base Station to expose the batteries

5. Remove the old batteries

6. Insert the new NiMH rechargeable batteries

   • NEVER insert regular alkaline batteries into the Base Station as they may damage the device.

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7. Screw the battery cover back onto the bottom of the Base Station

8. Plug your Base Station back into power.