Don’t wait until it’s too late – it’s always better to be safe than sorry. One of the easiest ways to open a safe with a dead battery and no key is by using a magnet. Take a strong magnet and move it around the safe’s locking mechanism. This technique should only work for safes with a magnetic locking system.
Locate the override panel on the side or back of your safe’s keypad and slide or pull it open. Insert your safe’s override key, turn it, and open the safe to access the batteries. Now, you can change your safe’s batteries so that you can open it with the keypad.
Accessing the batteries in your digital safe Digital lock with override key - You will need to use the override key to open the safe. The battery pack is inside the door and batteries can only be replaced with the safe open. To access the override lock, there is usually a removable panel to the side of the keypad.
If the power runs out, there’s a socket where an external backup battery connects and allows you to open the safe. After connecting the external battery, look at the back of the safe’s opening to find the internal battery case. Some lockbox models come with an emergency override key.
These safes cannot be opened without battery power and the batteries are located inside the safe. If your batteries are dead, you will need to hold a 9v battery (Like the ones you get in smoke detectors) to the connection points at the front of the safe, this should deliver the power you require to enter your code on the keypad.
Once the backup battery is connected and you can open the safe, locate the battery case at the back of the safe’s opening. You can now successfully replace the batteries and enjoy full access to your safe again. Many lockboxes, especially those that are low-cost or purchased from a major retail outlet, come with an emergency override key.