1
Dislodge Mount from Wall
- Dislodge the switch mounting plate from the wall (if applicable -- you may have adhesive on the back or basic screws)
Zoiinet AK1 Smart Switch Battery Replacement
Battery replacement for the "AK1" rocker switch from Amazon's Zoiinet smart switch eco-system
Parts (1)
- CR2032 Lithium Battery buy ↗
Step-by-step instructions
2
Eject the Rocker Switch
- Gently press on the rocker switch from the back of the plate, it should easily pop out.
3
Dislodge Switch Plate from Hinges
- 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.
4
Dislodge Inner Plate
- 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
- ***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
5
Remove Membrane & Circuit Board
- The silicon membrane sits loosely atop the circuit board and the CR2032 battery within. Lift both out.
6
Replace the Battery
- 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.
- Insert a new CR2032 battery from the top, the positive ***(+)*** side should face you
7
Reassemble + Test
- 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.
Conclusion
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
You're done! Congratulations!
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