FM-03: BATTERY IS STUCK IN THE CHARGER OR WILL NOT RELEASE

FM-03 BATTERY IS STUCK IN THE CHARGER OR WILL NOT RELEASE

• Battery release button is not fully depressed
• Pack is cocked or bound on the charger rails
• Heat or contamination increased rail friction
• Pack housing or latch is deformed
• Charger rail or retention interface is damaged

1. The sound pack releases smoothly with its button and both complete items remain undamaged, or the trapped assembly is safely routed to service.

1. After release, inspect both rail paths and retention features for dry debris, distortion, cracks, or heat damage; use FM-17 or FM-18 if damaged.
2. If the pack cannot be removed without prying or force, keep the assembly out of service and take the complete charger and pack to authorized service.
3. Unplug the charger and support it on a stable work surface before operating the battery release.
4. Let a warm pack cool naturally, press the pack release button fully, and slide the pack straight along the rails without twisting.

This is a preview of the troubleshooting guidance included in the full repair manual.

• A battery that reached the seated position cannot slide back out when its release button is pressed. The pack is not actively smoking, swelling, leaking, or melting.

  A battery that reached the seated position cannot slide Unplug the charger and support it on a stable work surface before

• root cause analysis
• tools needed
• step-by-step repair procedure
• diagrams
• exploded views
• post-repair checks

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