Home Security and Safety Tips
Things to Consider Before Buying a Home Security System
An experienced safecracker can break into your lockbox in 10 seconds to 5 minutes, depending on the model.
The batteries of your electronic safe may last up to 2 years or 8 000 openings on average. Nobody guarantees that they’ll operate for that long, so your cells can become exhausted at any time.
It’s unpleasant when you try to get something valuable out of your strongbox only to find out that the batteries of your digital safe are dead. In this case, it will be great to know how to open it, right?
One step at a time, let’s:
Often, the mechanism of your digital lockbox will give you a warning when the batteries are low in power. Don’t expect to receive such a message if you’ve invested in a cheap safe.
Here are some of the most common symptoms that your safe’s battery is dead:
Every safety deposit box model varies and there are a variety of electronic safe boards. Each one has its own features, but if it has a biometric lock, then you’re definitely secured.
As expected, the more expensive the safe is, the harder it will be to get into it. Or not?
The type of safe determines how easily you can access and change the cells. The compartment is visible on low-priced lockboxes. To open it, you must slide the cover in the right direction, the same way you access the cell holder of your TV remote control. Look for the battery case below or along the sides of your panel.
Manufacturers of safes at a moderate cost install the cell compartment on the back of your panel. In this case, there are 3 possibilities. You must push the console in while rotating it clockwise. If that doesn’t work, try to slightly lift the panel upwards and out. The final option is to unscrew it, but be careful not to damage the mechanism.
High-end lockboxes have an emergency power connection, especially the ones which have a biometric scanner. Those modern coffers securely store the batteries out of reach.
If the power runs out, there’s a socket where an external backup battery connects and allows you to open the safe. You will either plug in the external cells via plugs or manually attach it to the connection inputs. Once in, look at the back of the safe’s opening to find the battery case.
Some lockbox models come with an emergency override key. If you have one, then your battery holder is probably inside your safe. Your emergency lock is located next to your keypad. Look for a removable cover if it isn’t clearly visible.
Remember to keep your override key somewhere safe and never lock it inside your safe. If you lose it, call a professional locksmith service to gain access to your lockbox.
An experienced safe locksmith guarantees that there won’t be any damage both to your box and the lock mechanism. The experts know how to effortlessly open your safe and give you fast access to your belongings. Check out how much you can expect to pay for this locksmith service and more in our blog post on the matter.
Learn how the knowledgeable safe locksmiths can help you out!
***
Did you find this post of any help? Then, why not share it with your friends? Also, please, leave your comments and tips on how you’ve managed to open your digital safe!
Header image source: DepositPhotos / katalinks
The only home improvement newsletter you will ever need!
We will never spam you. Pinky promise!
For more information, check out our privacy policy.