Has your watch stopped? You may need to change the battery in your watch and are wondering how to do it. If you can't get a jeweler to do it for you, replacing the battery is usually easy - just follow this handy guide.
You'll need tweezers and a small screwdriver to remove the dead battery and replace it with the new one. Safety note: It's best to use plastic tools rather than metal ones. Wearing gloves can also prevent damage to the inside of the watch.
Once you have the necessary hardware, follow these steps to change your watch's battery like a pro:
1. Remove the back of the watch
Most modern watches have a removable back, which has small indentations to help you carefully pry the cover off. Using a small flathead screwdriver or blade, press down on the indentation and twist until the cover comes off. If your watch back is secured with screws, use a small screwdriver, such as one designed for eyeglasses, to loosen the screws and remove the cover. Some watch backs have slots large enough to accommodate the edge of a coin, which you can use to twist off the cover.
2. Place the gasket on the side
If you see a rubber ring or plastic covering, remove it from the watch case to reveal the inner workings of the part. Use tweezers or a knife blade if you need help getting a firm grip. It is recommended that you clean the gasket before replacing it after changing the battery.
3. Find and remove the battery
Once you see the existing battery, note which side is facing up so you can duplicate the placement when you insert the new part. If there are plastic clips holding the battery in place, use plastic tweezers to lift them off. Then you can use the pliers to pull the battery out of the watch case.
4. Insert the new battery
Use the tweezers to place the new battery into the battery compartment, then gently press it into place.
5. Test your work
Before replacing the back cover, carefully turn the watch over to see if it works. If the hands still do not move, double-check that you have installed the new battery correctly. If the watch still does not work, the battery may be damaged or the watch may be defective. Consider taking the watch to a jeweler or watch repair store for a professional examination.
6. Replace the gasket and watch
If the battery works, perform the first two steps in reverse order to replace all parts.
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