Use either a CR2032 or BR2032 battery for this remote

Jan 20, 2014 23:36 GMT  ·  By

Although they’re almost as thin as sheets of paper, rest assured that even Apple’s fancy remotes need batteries to run. So how do you replace one when it dies?

Whether you’re using an old-generation (white/plastic) Apple Remote, or the cool aluminum version that came with your Apple TV, both remotes use 3.0 V “coin” batteries, but you have to be careful which version takes which battery model.

You can find replacements at pretty much any electronics store, Radio Shack locations, heck even drug stores. Replacing the battery is easy as pie on both remote models.

For a second-generation model, you can use either a CR2032 or BR2032 battery.

With one such battery at hand, simply locate the battery component on the back of the remote, open the door by unscrewing it counter-clockwise using a key or a coin (or even your nail, if you’re not malnourished), remove the old cell and put in the new one. Make sure the positive (+) side is facing upwards.

On a first-gen remote, the steps are pretty much the same. However, opening it is a different matter altogether. If you haven’t done it so far, check out the graphic above, and Apple’s winning advice below.

Also, be sure to note that this one doesn’t take BR2032 batteries, according to its makers.

(Instructions for 1st generation Apple Remote) 1. Locate the battery compartment on the bottom of the Apple Remote. 2. Using a paper clip or other small, blunt object, press the battery compartment release button and then slide out the battery tray. 3. Remove the old battery and put the new battery in, making sure that the battery's positive side is facing up. Use only a CR2032 battery in this remote. 4. Slide the battery tray back into the Apple Remote until it clicks.