Can't open back of watch E. Howard EH-23SA Stainless Steel Atomic Watch need to replace battery

Arturs Kalnins

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• Posted on Dec 17, 2008

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Stainless steel bracelet ends (so called wings) must be curved flush to the watch case.
Another way is to use curved spring lugs (pins).

raj somaiya

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• Posted on Aug 17, 2010

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Yes the battery needs to be replaced. The battery should be replaced by trained personnel to avoid damage and to maintain the water resistance according to factory specifications. After battery replacement the hands of your atomic watch must be repositioned to 12 o’clock. The hands can be advanced either incrementally by repeatedly pressing the T2 button or rapidly by holding the T2 button. Pressing the T2 button briefly advances the minutes, holding the button down lets the minute hand move continuously until the T2 button is released. (The minute is also shown in the LCD helping you to set the correct time.) Your watch now uses its integrated quartz movement. Please note in this mode your watch cannot display the date. The time you have set is retained until your watch is able to receive the signal from the WWVB transmitter again. The date will then also be set and displayed in the LCD again. After your atomic watch automatically receives the WWVB signal the watch will be set to Pacific standard time. You must then either press the T1 button to confirm the time or set the desired time zone. ---------------- La Crosse Technology, Ltd provides a 10-year limited warranty on the movement of this product against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. All other components of the watch including the lens and strap are warranted for 1-year against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. For warranty work, technical support, or information contact: La Crosse Technology, Ltd 2809 Losey Blvd S. La Crosse, WI 54601 Phone: 608.782.1610 Fax: 608.796.1020 e-mail: [email protected] ---------------------- Thanks. Keep updated for any more query. You can rate this solution and show your appreciation.

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If you do not have the proper tools,(proper tools are recommended) and depending on the type of backing, this may help you :

1. Locate a very small tab (or recessed area) on the edge of the back cover. This is the access point for removal.
2. Get a kitchen knife with a rigid blade. It doesn't have to be razor sharp, it only needs to be inflexible. You can also use a small fine screwdriver.
3. Very carefully slide the blade under the tiny metal protrusion on the back cover (or across the length of the recessed area, depending on which type of cover your watch has). Do not attempt to insert the point of the knife. Use the length of the blade.
4. Get under the tab or recessed area and gently but firmly turn the blade upward, popping the cover off.
5. Locate your battery(Small round disc type) remove and check the numbers on it. Go to most any local dept. stores (Wal Mart, Target, Radio Shack, etc.) and purchase same.
6. Install battery with numbers up.
7. Place cover over watch, and snap back into place.

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The attached URL worked for me:
http://www.ccrane.com/instruction-manuals/e-howard-and-co-atomic-watch-eh23sa.pdf

SOURCE: my watch needs a new battery.

There is a tool that you need that adjusts to the three holes or openings in the back of your watch and it just screws off. If you don't have access to the tool, simply take two push pins and CAREFULLY insert them into the openings and unscrew the back cover. Remember that it unscrews counter-clockwise.This will give you access to the battery simply take it out and go to the store to buy a replacement repeat the process to install the cover back on.