How to Replace Ironman Watch Batteries

Since the 1850s, Timex has been focused on making quality mass-produced watches. The Ironman brand of watches is known for its quality and durability, as well as the ability to count laps during running, biking or swimming. Replacing the battery on an Ironman watch is a fairly simple task, but requires care to avoid damaging the internals of the watch.

Things You'll Need

• Ironman watch
• Replacement battery
• Small screwdriver
• Metal tweezers or paperclip
• Soft cloth

Instructions

1. Place the watch face down on the soft cloth, to ensure that the crystal is not scratched while you're replacing the battery.

2. Remove the four screws on the backplate of the Ironman watch and put the backplate in a safe place for later attachment.

3. The battery will be exposed. If the battery has a sticker on the back, note the directions for watch resetting, including the location indicated. Remove the sticker from the battery and put it aside to attach to the new battery.

4. Remove the battery strap (which may include up to two screws), then detach the battery.

5. Replace the battery, close the battery strap and place the screw back in place.

6. Following the directions on the sticker from the old battery, reset the watch. This involves shorting the spot indicated by the battery sticker (often marked AC) with the + side of the battery. Use metal tweezers or a paperclip to short them together.

7. Place the sticker on the new battery in its original position, then replace the backplate on the watch. Screw the backplate on evenly, tightening in a criss-cross pattern to evenly distribute the force.

Tips & Warnings

• Be careful not to allow any parts to fall out of place while replacing the battery.

• If your Ironman is waterproof, be careful of any rubber o-ring under the backplate. Be sure this does not move while you reattach the backplate.

References

• Timex Website
• Timex Manuals
• Battery Replacement Instructions