Watch Battery Replacement

Written By: TIMONTE HUNTER

Comments: 8

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

Time Required

30 seconds

Introduction

I am going to show you how to replace your watch battery and show you how to preserve the life of your new watch battery.

Tools

Flathead 3/32" or 2.5 mm Screwdriver

Step 1

For this project you will need the watch you are replacing the battery on, the new battery and a mini flat head screwdriver.

Yes this has been suggested to me by a local watch repair expert and after that i have replaced two times by own using this screwdriver.

Sandler Smith - 20/02/18

What kind of watch is this? I read purchased the exact same one private sale and don't know what model it is and this is the only place I have seen one.

karmstrong20112012 - 11/09/19

Step 2

You will need to take the back of the watch off. To do this you will turn the watch over to the back side and look carefully for a small groove opening. This is where you will use the mini flat head screwdriver. Insert the flat head screwdriver into the groove and pop the back off of the watch.

Step 3

Take the white plastic ring out of the watch. You can use the mini flat head screwdriver or your finger to pull it out.

Step 4

Take the old battery out of the watch. You can use the mini flat head screwdriver to do this.

Step 5

Put the new battery in watch. Use your fingers to insert the new battery.

Step 6

Use your fingers to insert the plastic white ring back into the watch.

Step 7

Put the back of the watch on using your fingers. Press down so that you hear a snap to ensure the back is on properly.

Step 8

You are all done and can now set the time on your watch.

Step 9

When you are not using the watch, pull the pin out to stop the watch from running

Step 10

When the pin is pulled out, the battery is not being used. Only push the pin in and set the time when you are using the watch. This will preserve the life of your new battery.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

6 comments

First time I have done this and I have somehow lost the white plastic! Is this essential?

barbaramcraig - 27/11/18

Yes. I can’t get the plastic spacer back in right. I guess that is why I can’t get the back.

jybentneedle48 - 30/01/19

I'm trying to figure out the type of watch that is can anyone help me that? This is the only place I can find an image of it. I recently purchased it private sale and they couldn't remember.

karmstrong20112012 - 13/09/19

Googling the model number on the back, LDC74709W, leads me to believe it’s an unbranded watch that was sold at Walmart in the past.

Austin Blakely - 13/09/19

What is the battery number

David Corley -

Thanks for the useful guide. I often change watch batteries for family members and myself. The only things I'll add are that there is some variation amongst different brands of watch, so use this guide as a starting point and apply your own common sense. Some watch backs have a flange instead of a groove. Some have nothing at all. I've got myself a special watch-opening tool, a sturdy knife with curved edge on a handle, which works better than a screwdriver for opening. I've had it for years. I think I got it off dx.com. Often there's some sort of catch that needs to be released (by small screwdriver or spudger) in order to get the battery to pop out. Most backs have a cut-out to accommodate the winder shaft, so you need to line that up on re-assembly. Many have a fine gasket for better water-resistance. These often break, but you can do without them for most usage. Thanks especially for tip about stopping the watch when not in use, to save the battery. I hadn't thought of that.

Les Kitchen -