Gibson 2008 GOTM Explorer Batter question

[lostboy]

So I bought the Gibson Explorer shredder and was very happy with it. The only question I have is how do I change the battery as it has the compartment on the back rather taking the plate off.

I've never had a guitar like this with the compartment and need some advice on how to change the battery. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

[Johnny 6 String]

So I bought the Gibson Explorer shredder and was very happy with it. The only question I have is how do I change the battery as it has the compartment on the back rather taking the plate off.

I've never had a guitar like this with the compartment and need some advice on how to change the battery. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

 

 

Doesn't it have a little battery door on the back cover? should be a little clip on one end you pinch to open the door and the battery should be right there, un clip and swap. little door should just push closed with a little click.

 

if you dont have a battery door, just take the screws out of the back cover, pop it off and the battery should be there on some type of clip.

 

Hope that helps.

[lostboy]

Doesn't it have a little battery door on the back cover? should be a little clip on one end you pinch to open the door and the battery should be right there, un clip and swap. little door should just push closed with a little click.

 

if you dont have a battery door, just take the screws out of the back cover, pop it off and the battery should be there on some type of clip.

 

Hope that helps.

 

 

Thanks

I can open the compartment door and see the battery inside but I can't figure out how to get it out. I don't want to force it as it might break.

[Johnny 6 String]

Thanks

I can open the compartment door and see the battery inside but I can't figure out how to get it out. I don't want to force it as it might break.

 

 

That being the case (I dont have one of these guitars) I would open things up flip it over and give it a gentle shake and see if it dont drop out. Failing that I would again gently (and perhaps place a soft cloth on the guitar) take a small screw driver and try and pry up and end of the battery.

 

It should be a tight fit so it doesnt rattle around on you, but it shouldnt be so tight as to not come out.

 

Good luck

 

Johnny

[lowb5str]

If the foam is still too tight, use a toothpick.

[SKPPERR]

Thanks

I can open the compartment door and see the battery inside but I can't figure out how to get it out. I don't want to force it as it might break.

 

 

Hi, you can lift the left side of the latch that secures the battery. I've attached a picture to help. Good luck.

[lostboy]

Hi, you can lift the left side of the latch that secures the battery. I've attached a picture to help. Good luck.

 

 

Finally got it. Thank you for the help!