How to Change the Battery in a Watch with a Snap-On Case Back

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Replacing the battery in a quartz watch with a snap-on caseback isn’t complicated. Here’s a step-by-step guide to show you how to change the battery.

1/ Open the caseback

Grab a knife, locate the notch, slide the blade in, then pry the caseback off.

How to replace the battery in a watch with a snap-on caseback
replace the battery in a watch with a snap-on caseback

2/ Replace the battery

Use plastic tweezers or a screwdriver to release the old battery.

How to replace the battery in a watch with a snap-on caseback

Pick up the new battery with the plastic tweezers (and definitely not with your fingers) and slide it into its compartment.

replace the battery in a watch with a snap-on caseback

3/ Snap the caseback back on

Position the caseback correctly, then snap it back on using a lever-type case press fitted with the right die (depending on the diameter of the caseback).

replace the battery in a watch with a snap-on caseback
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replace the battery in watches with snap-on casebacks

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