Introduction
For the official, updated iFixit guide, click here. This guide is archived for historical purposes.
What you need
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Locate the battery tray near the top edge of the bottom side of the keyboard. It is designed to be easy to insert but difficult to remove.
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Use a putty knife or metal spudger to pry the tray out. Insert it into the gap along the bottom, then angle the handle to direct the force of the tip away from the body of the keyboard. Tap as needed.
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Once the "ears" past the edge, it should be easy to slide the tray the rest of the way out.
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Note the battery type carefully: It is a ML2032, which is rechargeable. This is NOT the same as a CR2032, which is not rechargeable. Do Not replace with CR2032, as the solar panels will attempt to charge it.
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Note the proper orientation of the battery (see picture), positive + symbol facing towards bottom. Negative side facing keys.
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To make it easier to remove the battery in the future, trim the ears slightly or slice some notches in the plastic "springs" to weaken them a little.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
