follow the instructions in the user manual

-remove belt clip (there is a small catch lever on the belt clip where it contacts clip mount point) *push outboard on the catch, to allow the clip to slide up and off

-pull battery compart cover latch down and let it swing on it's hinge

-lift bottom of batt. compartment cover up, and pull cover off radio

-pull Midland battery out (or AAA batteries if that's what you are using)

-there are 5 screws to remove