Things You'll Need:
- Replacement watch battery
- Stiff, thin tool for prying off watch back
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Step 1
Get a replacement battery for your watch. Some watches have the battery information stamped on the back plate. If yours doesn't, you'll have to wait until you've removed the old battery to see what kind of replacement watch battery you'll need.
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Step 2
Lay your watch face down on a non-scratching, non-skid surface. It may help to clamp the watch to the surface.
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Step 3
Remove the back from the watch. You might be able to pry it off with your fingernail, but you'll probably need a stiff, thin tool like a knife or screwdriver. You can also buy watch repair kits, which have the perfect tools for the job. Check the watch back for a small notch to insert your tool, but not all watches have these.
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Step 4
Remove the battery from the watch once the back is off. You might need to tip the watch over to let the battery fall out.
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Step 5
Insert the new watch battery into the proper space, first double-checking its size against the old battery to make sure it will fit. Press lightly into place.
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Step 6
Replace the back on your watch. Make sure you press firmly to get the back seated snugly.
Comments
train-man said
on 8/24/2009 WARNING: Changing a watch battery requires special tools and knowledge. You can very easily turn your expensive watch into a piece of junk that will need to be repaired by a professional at a much higher cost than the $10.00 it costs to have a battery professionally replaced. Trust me I know. :(
sngv00a said
on 1/20/2009 For added information on battery battery replacement visit the instructional web site: www.HowToChangeAWatchBattery.com
jkamboj said
on 8/17/2008 Changing watch battery, particularly if its an expensive watch could lead to a bigger trouble. I suggest, better to a professional to get it changed.
Jaswant Kamboj
Toronto, Canada