LeapFrog Leapster Explorer Learning Experience "toy battery compartment door" Questions

battery? I have the toy off the spindle and can go from the lock to unlock position , but cannot lift out the plug. Help Battery Installation: 1. Requires 3 AA (called LR06 in some countries) alkaline

...battery compartment open on the Leapster GS Explorer? I just can't open the battery compartment for a BRAND NEW Leapster GS Explorer!! Is this a common defect? Any tricks? It's ...