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*If you are using a standard CR2032 replacement battery : | *If you are using a standard CR2032 replacement battery : | ||
**Dismantle the wrapping on the battery unit itself and un-mount the leads from the battery surface by either force, desoldering, or clipping them. | **Dismantle the wrapping on the battery unit itself and un-mount the leads from the battery surface by either force, desoldering, or clipping them. | ||
**Solder each lead to a piece of nickle strip, and use a tack-welder to re-anchor each strip to the correct polarity battery surface. Alternatively, simply wrap some electricians tape to re-anchor leads to the terminals, though be mindful, that tape adhesive will weaken over time, leading to possible loose connections. Tack welding is | **Solder each lead to a piece of nickle strip, and use a tack-welder to re-anchor each strip to the correct polarity battery surface. Alternatively, simply wrap some electricians tape to re-anchor leads to the terminals, though be mindful, that tape adhesive will weaken over time, leading to possible loose connections. Tack welding is strongly recommended. Upon completing this assembly to your satisfaction, move on to the next step. | ||
**Encase the new battery with electrical tape or heat shrink-wrap. | **Encase the new battery with electrical tape or heat shrink-wrap. | ||
*Re-mount it near the original location. Standard double sided foam tape should function nicely for this. Hotglue also works. | *Re-mount it near the original location. Standard double sided foam tape should function nicely for this. Hotglue also works. | ||