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Replacing the Battery

WARNING

Do not use a sharp object to remove batteries.

WARNING

Keep the battery away from children.

WARNING

Never put batteries in mouth. If swallowed, contact your physician or local poison control center.

WARNING

Replaceable coin cell batteries may contain perchlorate material. Special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

CAUTION

Contact your local waste disposal department to properly recycle the batteries.

Before you can replace the battery, you must have a small Phillips screwdriver, a small flat screwdriver, and a CR2032 lithium coin-cell battery.

  1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the three screws from the back plate Callout number one.

    Battery with a callout
  2. Remove the back plate from the remote.
  3. Wrap the end of a small flat screwdriver with tape.

    The tape protects the battery, battery compartment, and contacts from damage.

  4. Carefully pry the battery from the back plate.

    Removing the battery
  5. Install the new battery into the back plate with the positive side facing down.
  6. Verify the gasket Callout number two is fully seated in the groove.

    Battery with callouts
  7. Replace the backplate, aligning the post Callout number three with the gap in the circuit board Callout number four.
  8. Replace and tighten the three screws.
    NOTE: Do not overtighten.
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