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Digital Calipers Battery Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the battery in iFixit digital calipers.

Note: iFixit digital calipers come with two SR44 (also called LR44, AG13, or SG13) button cell batteries.

What you need

  1. Digital Calipers Battery Replacement, Remove the battery cover: step 1, image 1 of 3 Digital Calipers Battery Replacement, Remove the battery cover: step 1, image 2 of 3 Digital Calipers Battery Replacement, Remove the battery cover: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Use the pad of your thumb to slide the battery cover away from the display.

    • Remove the battery cover.

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  2. Digital Calipers Battery Replacement, Remove the battery: step 2, image 1 of 2 Digital Calipers Battery Replacement, Remove the battery: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the battery.

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  4. Digital Calipers Battery Replacement, Install a new battery: step 3, image 1 of 3 Digital Calipers Battery Replacement, Install a new battery: step 3, image 2 of 3 Digital Calipers Battery Replacement, Install a new battery: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Insert the new battery at a downward angle into its recess, positive (+) side facing up.

    • A small piece of angled metal secures the battery in its recess.

    • Press down on the battery so it sits flush in the recess.

    • The display should turn on. If it doesn't, even after pressing the on/off button, the battery may be upside down or already dead.

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  5. Digital Calipers Battery Replacement, Reinstall the battery cover: step 4, image 1 of 3 Digital Calipers Battery Replacement, Reinstall the battery cover: step 4, image 2 of 3 Digital Calipers Battery Replacement, Reinstall the battery cover: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Press the outer edge of the battery down with the cover and slide the cover into place.

    • If this feels difficult, the battery may not be seated correctly. Reinsert it and try again.

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Conclusion

For more information on how to use digital calipers, follow this guide.

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hi i am looking to replace my battery cover for my vernier ams32 any ideas

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