If your Safe isn’t equipped with an electronic lock and you have the older version of Sentry Safes that uses a mechanical lock, then you can try using a paperclip and a small screwdriver to bypass the lock’s circuitry. Be careful when replacing the batteries because the wrong batteries could damage some of the electronics inside and render your Safe useless. Check the instruction manual to see how to access the battery compartment for your specific Safe model. But how to open safe when battery dies? You will need to replace the batteries if they are dead. Newer Sentry Safes come with electronic locks which are powered by batteries.

The first thing you’ll need to check is what model safe you have. One of the common sentry safe problems is having a dead battery. If you find yourself in this situation, keep reading to learn how to handle it. You might think you’re out of luck if the battery dies, but there are some steps you can take to open your safe without damaging it.

Truly, unlocking it when the battery is dead and the key has been misplaced can be a frustrating experience. Sentry Safes are made of solid steel, which means they are virtually impossible to break.

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