Homedics UHE-CMP15 Battery Replacement

Introduction

If you believe the battery in your device may be faulty, follow this guide to access the battery compartment. For this guide, you will need a thin Phillip's head screwdriver, tweezers, and a soldering iron once you get to the battery itself.

What you need

Step 1 Battery

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Make sure your device is turned off by pressing the power button and ensuring the LED lights are off.
Unscrew top from the container by twisting the top of the container counter clockwise and pulling up.

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Step 2

Flip the top portion upside down and remove the wick and wick holder.
To remove the wick pull on the wick holder and it should pop right off.

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Step 3

Tool used on this step:

Tweezers

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Using tweezers and or the spudging tool lift 3 small white rubber caps, pry underneath them and pull to remove them.
This reveals the three screws holding the cap in place.

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Step 4

Unscrew and remove the 3 screws with a Philips head screwdriver. The screwdriver must be very long and thin.
Tilting the device upside down will slide the unscrewed screws out from the holes they are in after they are loosened.

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Step 5

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The top portion will now be able to be removed to reveal the inside of the battery compartment.
The battery is glued to the side wall with an adhesive pad.
This battery is hardwired in, and will require skill in soldering/wiring and the ability to find a suitable replacement.