AA Batteries for your Sentry Safe | Duracell Review

Feb 19
2010
Duracell Alkaline Battery

Duracell Alkaline Battery

More often than not our blog readers give us their real world experiences with batteries in their electronic safes. Tried and true, we have more positive comments and recommendations for  Duracell AA Batteries. These alkaline ‘coppertops’ offer a great, long lasting charge. The majority of the safe manufacturers recommend Duracell brand for security safes of all types.

When it comes to your security safe at home or in the office you don’t want to risk being locked out. It’s a pain and can easily be avoided by simply replacing the batteries every 6 months – 12 months. One of the signs that the batteries need replacement in your Sentry Safe is a continuously beeping lock.

Avoid the headaches of a safe that won’t open and install some new batteries today!

Electronic Safe from Sentry

Electronic Safe from Sentry

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Gary Laptop Computer Safe Battery Replacement

Feb 16
2010

Security and Identity theft protection are a top priority for anyone with a laptop or notebook computer. One method to mitigate this risk is to secure your computer inside a laptop safe. These steel safes allow you to safely store your valuable computer behind “lock and key” and make it much more difficult for any would-be thieves. While there are a wide variety of brand name manufacturers of laptop computer safes the most common include bolt down kits and optional, security locking cables. Many of these safes can also be used in your automobile and are referred to as auto safes or car safes.

Gary Laptop Safe

Gary Laptop Safe

*NOTE: If the your batteries are low the LED on the front of the safe will read “LO-BAT” and the batteries have to be replaced.

If the batteries are dead, the first step in battery replacement for the Gary Laptop Safe is to open the electronic safe with your key. This will allow you to easily install the AA batteries. This series of replacing the batteries on the FireKing Gary safe is for batteries that are dead, whereby the electronic lock will not operate due to insufficient voltage.
Step 1

Uncover the round cap that has the safe logo on it. Under this plastic cap to reveal the key lock hole.

Step 2

Insert your factory supplied key, and turn it clockwise. The electronic safe door will open automatically.

Step 3

With the safe door in the open position,  close the lock and remove your key. Set the key off to the side so as to not lock it inside your safe.

Step 4

Remove the cover of the battery box that holds the batteries and replace your dead batteries with 5 batteries type AA/1,5V /Alkaline).

*NOTE: If you only press #, the LED indicator light will show “HI-BAT” or “LO-BAT”, “HI-BAT” means normal voltage and “LO-BAT” means deficient voltage, in which case the batteries need replacement.

This FireKing Gary safe is designed to offer secure protection for laptop computers and other valuables. The compact size allows easy installation on the wall or floor in a home, dorm room, office, or even your automobile. The electronic key lock provides security and easy access for any person or businesses that wants to add an additional layer of security to computer data.

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Sentry Safe | Electronic Safe Battery Replacement

Jan 27
2010

Is your battery dead on your fire safe? Replacing the AA Batteries on your SentrySafe electronic safe is quite easy. This step by step guide will show you exactly how to replace the batteries, located under the electronic lock in a holding tray.

Our blog followers have told us that these batteries should last at least 9 months.

We recommend that you change them every six months.

Sentry_Safe

Step 1

Notice the Small Hole below the keypad

Notice the Small Hole below the keypad

Make sure that the handle of your safe is in the UP position, this means the horizontal position.

Insert a paper clip or pen point into the small hole of the battery cover. This small hole is located directly below the electronic keypad. Simply push in with your paper clip or pen point while simultaneously sliding the battery cover to the right.
Step 2

Slide open the cover with a paperclip or pen!

Simply disconnect and remove the battery holder and insert four (4) brand new AA Batteries. Sentry does not include batteries with your new purchase, we recommend Duracell as they offer the longest charge.

Slide open the cover with a paperclip or pen!

Step 3

Now, reconnect the battery holder and simply install it back into the proper position and slide the AA battery cover back in place.

DONE!


ELECTRONIC LOCK NOTE:  There is a yellow LED that will light up when the batteries need replacement.

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS!

Problem: My safe won’t open

Solution: If the electronic lock is not operating, the first step is to simply replace the batteries located behind the battery cover.

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Note: If your electronic lock is functioning and you cannot get into the safe, consult the owners manual.

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