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From: faiman@uiucdcsb.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.consumers
Subject: Re: Customer Release Battery Replacement
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Date: Wed, 5-Dec-84 22:30:00 EST
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Posted: Wed Dec  5 22:30:00 1984
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Nf-From: uiucdcsb!faiman    Dec  5 21:30:00 1984

I also own a Casio calculator watch (CFX 200) and successfully replaced
the battery myself - cost between $3 and $4.  It's not especially tricky,
but it does require some care.  The little booklet that comes with the
watch should show how the back is to be removed - mine can be pried up
with the tip of a pocket knife.  The watch should be supported face down
during this operation, so that nothing will fall out.  The battery is
typically held in place by one or two spring clips, which can be gently
pushed aside to take out the old and insert the new.  By the way, the
booklet - I should obviously have said to begin with - also specifies
what type of replacement battery to use.  Try K-Mart.

Why pay someone more than $40 to change the battery in a watch that you
can probably replace in its entirety for less than half that sum?  Even
if you screw it up yourself, you're only $20 out of pocket, and think of
the marvellous learning experience!

Mike Faiman