Zoiinet AK1 Smart Switch Battery Replacement

ID: 193976

Description: Battery replacement for the "AK1" rocker switch...

Steps:

  1. Dislodge the switch mounting plate from the wall (if applicable -- you may have adhesive on the back or basic screws)
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  3. Gently press on the rocker switch from the back of the plate, it should easily pop out.
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  5. Using either an iFixit pick or fingernail gently pull apart from the middle of the switch on one side. The switch face should pop off its hinge.
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  7. There is an inner plastic plate held in place by 8x plastic tabs (2 on each side). Inset the iFixit pick into each pair, gently wedging/rotating in until the tabs are blocked for 2 or 3 sides. The inner plate should come loose
  8. Note: There is an up arrow indicating the "on" portion of the switch. This matches an arrow on the back of the rocker switch from the previous step
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  10. The silicon membrane sits loosely atop the circuit board and the CR2032 battery within. Lift both out.
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  12. Use a small screwdriver, pen, or iFixit opener tool and press from the underside of the battery compartment to slide the old battery up and out.
  13. Insert a new CR2032 battery from the top, the positive (+) side should face you
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  15. Restore the circuit board and membrane to the inner housing. If all is functional, the On button at the top (up arrow) should flash a green LED when the circuit connects.
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