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How to Open the Back of a Cartier Clock Battery

Cartier clocks are decorative and aesthetically pleasing to the eye. The company has been in business for over 100 years. They are known for their elegant and sophisticated timepieces, including wristwatches and figural clocks. Cartier clocks have detailed design work. Vintage Cartier clock batteries can be removed from the back of the clock and replaced with new ones to ensure that the clock runs correctly.

Things You'll Need

Cotton gardening glove
Small screwdriver
Replacement batteries

Instructions

- 1
  Open the metal battery cover on the back of the clock. Wear a soft cotton gardening glove, the kind that is white and unsoiled. Turn the battery cover counterclockwise partway. On Cartier clocks with a screw in place, unscrew the front feet area to get to the clock batteries.
- 2
  Remove old batteries carefully, making sure not to damage the clock. Write down the type of batteries, so you will know what to buy when replacing them. Take the batteries to a local store that specializes in clock parts, or to an electronics department within a mall, where they may be able to identify and install an old clock battery. You may need to place an order for antique Cartier clock replacement batteries.
- 3
  Place the new batteries inside the clock just like the original. Have the clock restored and fixed if necessary.
- 4
  Tighten the battery cover back into place with the screwdriver after the new batteries have been installed.
- 5
  Check to make sure that the new clock batteries work. Listen for a ticking sound, and watch the hands on the clock face move. Update the clock once per year with new batteries.

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