Replacing the watch battery is not hard. Watch battery replacement is a complicated and time-consuming process. Watch battery replacement is a common problem for many people, but it doesn’t have to be. There are some watch batteries that can last up to ten years. However, they are not easy to find and typically cost more than the standard watch battery. It requires some skill, patience and experience. However, there are ways to make the process easier for you.
Watch Battery Basics
1) Always use a watch battery with the correct size. Watch batteries come in a wide range of sizes, so be sure to buy one made for your watch. Never try to force a battery from one type of watch into another.
2) If you’re unsure how old your battery is, look at it closely and make note of the date code on the side. The date code will tell you when your battery was manufactured and will also help identify what type of watch it came from.
3) If you are replacing your watch battery with a new one, be careful not to mix batteries of different voltages or types. This can cause permanent damage to your watch.
4) Make sure that you have enough room in your watch case or band for the new battery by removing any other objects that are blocking access to the inside of the case.
5) Turn off the timepiece before opening or removing a broken or damaged battery.
Understanding the Watch Battery
First, you’ll want to know what the watch battery is and how it works. There are two types of watch batteries: primary and secondary. Primary batteries are the ones that come installed in watches when they were manufactured and secondary batteries can be purchased for replacement purposes.
Second, you’ll need to know how to change your watch battery into a new one if needed. The steps include opening up the back of the watch case, removing the old battery pack, replacing it with a fresh one, and closing the case.
Third, you’ll need to know which tools you’ll need to replace your battery. Basic tools include screwdrivers, jewelers’ putty knife, eyeglasses with screws, tweezers or needle nose pliers. If you have more specialized tools like a micro-torx wrench they’re preferable because they provide greater access to tight spaces without damaging your watch’s parts.
Finally, you’ll need to have some basic knowledge about how things work in watches in general as well as an understanding of electrical components like wires and rectifiers. This will help with troubleshooting problems that might arise during the installation process.
So now that we’ve gone over all the basics for replacing watch batteries there are some important tips for specific situations that may arise during installation or even after putting in a new battery pack has been installed:
If your new battery does not seem to be holding its charge or running as long as it should then this means that there is something.
How to replace a watch battery
After getting a replacement battery from an authorized retailer or manufacturer, follow these steps to replace your old one:
1) Remove back cover on watch.
2) Unscrew two screws holding old battery in place.
3) Take out old battery and put new one in its place.
4) Reinstall back cover of watch.
5) Make sure all contacts are secure before putting on wristband.
Tips for Replacing your Watch Battery.
- Make sure the watch you’re putting the battery in is off and not running.
- Remove any watches you have on your wrist, as they can get caught on things while you’re changing out the battery.
- Avoid getting water on the battery as that can damage it or corrode it, causing it to fail sooner than later.
- Take a picture of where the old battery goes before pulling it out so that when you put in the new one, you are sure to put them in with their proper orientation and position them properly so that they don’t fall out again in a month.
- Allow your new battery to completely charge before using your watch for safety sake, just in case something goes wrong with your new battery and causes a problem for it to stop working after a few minutes of use or being worn too many times.
