How to change batteries in kids toys without screwdriver on airplane?
August 29th, 2009 | by Michael |
kjml2003 asked:
Hi. We are going on a flight with the kids with all the regular handheld toys. Almost all of which require a screwdriver or mini-screwdriver to take off the back of the battery cover. Any tips of what else can be used that can be brought on the plane in your carry on bag? Thanks!
ERICH
Hi. We are going on a flight with the kids with all the regular handheld toys. Almost all of which require a screwdriver or mini-screwdriver to take off the back of the battery cover. Any tips of what else can be used that can be brought on the plane in your carry on bag? Thanks!
ERICH
9 Responses to “How to change batteries in kids toys without screwdriver on airplane?”
By 2flyhi on Aug 31, 2009 | Reply
Don’t have screws very tight. *use a coin, *plastic ware from first class,*or small key to your suitcase lock. I am an airline employee and i do believe you can bring one of those tiny eyeglass repair ***** drivers on board the aircraft. If for some reason the T.S.A. Screener doesn’t allow it make no fuss and let them discard it.No big deal ,no harm done. But again those tiny eyeglass repair kits are allowed.
By Curt on Sep 3, 2009 | Reply
Fresh batteries. Unless you’re flying to Australia from Philadelphia, I can imagine the batteries will give out. Or, go to Home Depot and replace the battery compartment screws with the finger screws you find on the back of most computers to tighten cables.
By BitburgerPilsMan on Sep 6, 2009 | Reply
You can buy a small screwdriver at most places where they sell guns and rifles, even Walmart.
It is round, the size of a silver dollar and has 4 tabs on it 90 degrees apart, being different sizes of tips. They usually have a small beaded chain on them, and are used for adjusting gun sights.
Throw it on your key ring.
By ng on Sep 7, 2009 | Reply
buy those toy where the battery cover isn’t screwed, just slide n press type
By Marce X on Sep 10, 2009 | Reply
You can bring on a small screwdriver. New regs now permit most items under 4″ on board.
Of course you can run into the usual ignorant TSA agent who may want to confiscate your things and keep them.
Option 2: loosen the ***** and use some tape to hold the battery cover in place, then just pull and reseal.
The list of items you can carry on board is located at:
you will notice that eyeglass repair tools are allowed.
By Jerry L on Sep 12, 2009 | Reply
Use a piece of tape to hold the battery cover closed.
By pa28_180flyer on Sep 15, 2009 | Reply
How about a book, dont kids read any more???
By Billy T on Sep 17, 2009 | Reply
your children should remain quite on the plane.bring a toy with no sound out of respect for other passengers.install fresh batteries before your flight
By Maui Boy on Sep 18, 2009 | Reply
why not leave the screws loose enough to undo by finger nail. Or use the tip of finger nail clippers, the small file.
To be sure the screws do not come out, just place tape over each until ready to change