• TC53e/TC53e-RFID/TC58e Product Reference Guide
Replacing the Battery
Replacing the Battery

Replacing the Battery

This section describes how to replace the battery.
The battery is designed to be removed by hand. Do not use tools to remove the battery.
Do not put labels, asset tags, engravings, stickers, or other objects in the battery well, as this might compromise the performance of the device or accessories. Performance levels, such as sealing [Ingress Protection (IP)], impact performance (drop and tumble), functionality, or temperature resistance could be affected.
  1. Press and hold the Power button until the menu displays.
  2. Touch
    Power Off
    .
  3. If the hand strap is attached, slide the hand strap clip away from the bottom of the device and then lift.
  4. Press the two battery latches down.
    Pressing the battery latches down.
    Do not attempt to insert fingers under the latches when pulling on the battery. Damage to the latches may occur.
    Image of discouraging to insert fingers under the latches to lift up.
  5. While pressing the latches down, press the two latches in toward the center of the device. The latches must be pressed in completely to release the battery.
    Pressing battery latches in and down.
  6. Lift the battery from the device.
    Pressing battery latches in and down.
  7. Insert the replacement battery, bottom first, into the battery compartment in the back of the device.
  8. Press the battery down until the battery release latches snap into place.
  9. Replace the hand strap if required.
  10. Press the Power button to turn on the device.