Replacing BT8600 phone handset batteries

[Keith19]

Hi . I have a BT8600 DigitalCordless Phone , I,ve had it quite a few years  and want to change the batteries ,

the instruction booklet says it 2 x AAA Ni-MH 750  mAh   rechargeable batteries ,  but the nearest I can get is the

800 mAh ,      Tried a couple places but nobody seems  to have the 750, so will the 800mAh be safe enough   ? 

[Keith_Beddoe · Accepted solution]

@Keith19 

Welcome to this user forum for BT Retail phone and broadband customers.

Yes, 800mAh will be just fine.

[Keith19]

Hi , thanks for the quick reply , will try it  later

[Keith19]

Hi , managed it , seems to be working OK . Got a bit arthritis in my hands so bit fiddly getting the back off , once again thanks ..  Keith

[VeteranISPUser]

Hi @Keith19   

I replaced my batteries recently.

"Pack of 4 BuyaBattery BT AAA Rechargeable Cordless Phone Batteries 750mAh 1.2V NiMH"

[Keith_Beddoe]

@VeteranISPUser 

Please remove the Amazon e-commerce link, as its not permitted on this forum. Thanks.

[Andybs]

Thanks for the tip that the back can be removed. I was afraid that it was a sealed unit. I have now got the back off and replaced the batteries with a couple of 750 mAh rechargeable batteries that my local hardware store sold me. (They were Duracell so a bit pricy, but the old ones lasted for years.)

[Keith19]

I found a bit on youtube showing you how to do it