How to replace the battery in your watch

Video: How To Change A Watch Battery - Watch and Learn #43

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2 Turn the clock over (see. (See You Will Need). Place a soft pad under the watch crystal. A towel or cloth napkin will prevent the crystal from scratching.

3 Remove the back cover. Some covers can be removed with a small flat-blade screwdriver, but it is possible that it will be secured with screws. On other views, the cover can be simply unscrewed.

Examine the edge of the top cover. If there is a small pothole, then the cover will need to be pry off. If you have a watch opener, use it; if not, use a dull kitchen knife or flat-blade screwdriver.
If there are screws, the cover can be removed after removing them. Remove all screws that secure the back cover to the chassis.
If you lift the edge of the lid with flat edges on both sides, then you will be able to unscrew the lid further.

4 Remove the gasket carefully. Many watches have a rubber gasket that runs along the edge of the case back. Carefully remove the gasket and set it aside for reassembly.

5 Find a battery. The battery will appear as a round, shiny, pill-shaped metal object. It will vary in size, but will likely be less than 3/8 "(9.5 mm) and larger than 1/4" (6 mm) in diameter. It is located in the housing under the cover, screwed or compressed.

6 Remove the battery. If the battery is screwed on under the cover, remove the screw with a small screwdriver. The cover can be Phillips or other. Install the screw carefully and cover the side. Remove the battery and set it aside for identification.

Try using plastic tweezers to remove the battery from the socket. Using plastic tweezers, you will be sure not to accidentally short-circuit or damage the movement of the watch.
If the battery retains the spring clip, use a small flat-blade screwdriver to remove it.
Pay attention when removing which side of the battery is facing out and which side is facing up. You need to put a new battery in the same way.

7 Identify the battery. Watch batteries are identified by numbers located on the back of the battery. The numbers are usually three or four digits, such as 323 or 2037. Note that one side of the battery is marked with a large plus sign. This is the positive side.

8 Buy a replacement battery. Watch batteries can be purchased in the United States from drug stores, discount stores, electronics stores, and jewelry stores. The battery number (not the watch) determines that you need to buy the exact same battery that you took out of the watch. Therefore, take your old battery with you to the store.

9 Install a new battery. Pull it out of the protective shell and wipe it down to remove any marks or fingerprints. Place the battery in the case in exactly the same position as the old battery. Place it in the clip or remove the cover and screw.

10 Check the work of the clock. Turn the watch over and see how the seconds hand moves or how the seconds ticks on the digital display, depending on the type of watch.

11 Replace the gasket. Place it under the cover or in the specially designed groove. Be sure that the gasket is in that recess, or evenly over the entire diameter of the lid so that it does not get jammed when the lid is closed.

12 Close the lid. Be careful not to damage the gasket, otherwise it cannot be used. Note: This will probably require a special device that you can purchase for yourself, or (even better) pay for this service at a watch store or jewelry store. This is usually inexpensive - about $ 10.

13 Check the work of the clock.

Tips

Be careful with the crystal. Pressing on the back cover without a gasket can damage or scratch the crystal.
Use a magnifying glass or good lighting to avoid losing small details.
Remember that some watches lose their water resistance as soon as you open the lid and use them under pressure. The watch repairers have all the necessary equipment to meet this challenge.
If you are worried that you will not be able to cope with this task, take your watch to a jeweler or to the nearest jewelry or watch department in a department store. Often this work is cheap or at no additional cost (except for the purchase of a battery).
Use a thick piece of black paper to store small parts. The contrast will make the details more visible.
Be careful with the screwdriver. You can damage the case, watch internals or crystal if you are not careful with the screwdriver.
Compare the cost of the watch with the cost of the battery. Some inexpensive watches will cost less than a new battery for them.