How to Replace a Watch Battery at Home

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How to Replace a Watch Battery at Home

If your watch has stopped working, the most common reason is a dead battery. The good news is that you don’t always need to visit a watch repair shop replacing a watch battery at home is possible with just a few simple tools and a little care. On Crone World,  we share simple and practical watch repair guides to help you fix your own timepieces.

Step 1: Prepare Your Workspace

Find a clean table or flat surface where you can work comfortably. Make sure the area is well-lit so you can see all the tiny parts clearly. Place a soft cloth on the table to avoid scratches on your watch.

Step 2: Open the Back Cover

Hold the watch face-down. Most watches have a small notch or cut on the edge of the back cover.

  • If you have a watch repair tool, use it.

  • If not, a small knife can work.

Insert the knife tip into the notch and gently push outward. The back cover will pop open.

Step 3: Remove the Plastic Case Holder

Inside the watch, you may see a small white plastic piece holding the movement in place. Carefully lift this piece out without applying too much pressure.

Step 4: Take Out the Old Battery

Now you’ll see the battery (cell). One side is usually held in place with a thin metal clip or strip.

  • Use the tip of your knife or a small tool to gently push the clip outward.

  • The battery will pop out easily.

Tip: If you replace the battery but your watch still doesn’t work, it may need additional fixes. Read our guide here: How to Repair a Quartz Watch That Stopped Working.

Step 5: Insert the New Battery

Take a new battery of the same type. Place it in the slot carefully.

  • First, slide it under the clip.

  • Then press down gently on the opposite side until it clicks into place.

Step 6: Reassemble the Watch

Put the white plastic holder back into position.

Check the back cover you’ll notice a small cut or edge. Align that part with the crown (the side where the watch pin is).

Press the cover firmly until it locks into place.

Step 7: Set the Time

Turn your watch over, pull out the crown slightly, and set the correct time. Push the crown back in your watch should now be ticking again!

Conclusion

Replacing a watch battery at home is simple if you follow these steps carefully. Always work slowly and gently to avoid damaging the watch mechanism. With practice, you’ll be able to change batteries in just a few minutes.

For more DIY solutions, check out Common Watch Problems and Their Solutions.

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