How to Maintain a Battery Powered Quartz Wall Clock
Open the battery compartment., Remove the old battery., Clean the terminals., Dry the terminals., Insert the new battery.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open the battery compartment.
The battery compartment can be found on the back of the clock.
The small black box, known as the movement, will house the battery.
Use a screwdriver to press in the clip or unscrew it., Use your fingers to pry up one end of the battery.
This should release it from the compartment.
Dispose of the battery., Remove any loose corrosion from the battery terminals.
Use a damp q-tip or cotton ball to clean the terminals., With a clean cloth or paper towel, gently dry off the terminals.
It is important that the terminals are not wet when a new battery is inserted.
If you do not have a clean, dry cloth, let the terminals air dry., Read the instructions in the clock’s battery terminal to determine what type of battery the clock requires.
Be sure to line up the positive and negative ends of the battery with the labels in the battery terminal. -
Step 2: Remove the old battery.
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Step 3: Clean the terminals.
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Step 4: Dry the terminals.
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Step 5: Insert the new battery.
Detailed Guide
The battery compartment can be found on the back of the clock.
The small black box, known as the movement, will house the battery.
Use a screwdriver to press in the clip or unscrew it., Use your fingers to pry up one end of the battery.
This should release it from the compartment.
Dispose of the battery., Remove any loose corrosion from the battery terminals.
Use a damp q-tip or cotton ball to clean the terminals., With a clean cloth or paper towel, gently dry off the terminals.
It is important that the terminals are not wet when a new battery is inserted.
If you do not have a clean, dry cloth, let the terminals air dry., Read the instructions in the clock’s battery terminal to determine what type of battery the clock requires.
Be sure to line up the positive and negative ends of the battery with the labels in the battery terminal.
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