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How to Change the Battery in a Remote Control

This article shows you how to change the battery in your remote control. It includes step-by-step instructions by model, battery type, and tips to safely remove and replace the battery.

 

Battery Safety Warning

To avoid serious injury, fire, or damage:
  • Keep batteries away from children. If swallowed, seek medical attention immediately.
  • Do not recharge, disassemble, heat, or incinerate batteries.
  • Use only the correct battery type listed for your remote.

 

Video Overview

This video provides a general demonstration of how to replace a battery in a remote control. For model-specific instructions, scroll down or search your remote’s model number to download the user manual. 

myQ Branded Remotes (current models or CH, L, & CMX)

  1. Open the Remote
    • If there’s a screw on the back: Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen it until it spins freely. Do not force it. With teh remote button side up, pry open the remote.
      • Tip: If the housing won't separate, double-check that the screw is rotating freely.
    • If there’s no screw: Insert a flathead screwdriver into the small gap in the corner of the remote. With the button side facing up, gently twist to separate the top and bottom housing.
  2. Replace the Battery
    • Push the old battery out toward the nearest edge of the remote. 
    • Insert a new 3V CR2032 coin cell battery into the holder positive side up.
  3. . Reassemble the Remote
    • Align the top and bottom housing until they snap together.
    • If your remote has a screw, tighten it just enough to secure the housing
      • Note: Don’t overtighten—this can crack the plastic.

These remotes are no longer manufactured but are still supported. For replacements Use the Compatibility Tool 

Liftmaster Remote Controls

371LM and 373LM 3-Button Remote Controls

  1. Pry open the case with the visor clip or flathead screwdriver.
  2. Remove the old battery. 
  3. Insert a 3V CR2032 coin cell battery with the positive side (+) facing up.
  4. Snap the cover back into place.

74LM 4-Button Remote Controls

  1. Pry open the case with the visor clip or flathead screwdriver.
  2. Remove the old batteries. 
  3. Insert two 3V CR2032 coin cell batteries with the positive side (+) facing up. 
  4. Snap the cover back into place.

 

374UT Universal Mini Remote Controls

  1. Remove the two screws on the back of the remote control case.
  2. Open the case.
  3. Remove the old battery. 
  4. Insert a 3V CR2032 coin cell battery with the positive side (+) facing up.
  5. Snap the cover back into place

375LM Remote Controls

  1. Slide the cover below the remote control buttons by pressing down firmly.
  2. Remove the old battery. 
  3. Insert a 3V CR2032 coin cell battery with the positive side (+) facing up.
  4. Snap the cover back into place

R380UT / 375UT Universal Mini Remote Controls

  1. Pry open the case.
  2. Remove the old battery. 
  3. Insert a 3V CR2032 coin cell battery with the positive side (+) facing up.
  4. Snap the cover back into place


90MAX Mini Remote Controls

  1. Locate a small notch on the long side of the remote control.
  2. Pry open the case with a flat screwdriver.
  3. Remove the old battery. 
  4. Insert a 3V CR2032 coin cell battery with the positive side (+) facing up.
  5. Snap the cover back into place

 

891LM And 893LM Remote Controls

  1. Pry open the case first in the middle, then at each side with the visor clip.
  2. Remove the old battery. 
  3. Insert a 3V CR2032 coin cell battery with the positive side (+) facing up.
  4. Snap the cover back into place

892LT And 894LT Remote Controls

  1. Open the cover above the remote control buttons by pressing up firmly.
  2. Replace the old battery with a AAA battery, matching polarity (+/-). Dispose of old battery properly.
  3. Replace the cover.

893MAX Remote Controls

  1. Pry open the case first in the middle, then at each side with the visor clip.
  2. Remove the old battery. 
  3. Insert a 3V CR2032 coin cell battery with the positive side (+) facing up.
  4. Snap the cover back into place

895MAX Remote Controls

  1. Remove the two screws on the back of the remote control case.
  2. Open the case.
  3. Remove the old battery. 
  4. Insert two 3V CR2032 coin cell batteries with the positive side (+) facing up.
  5. Snap the cover back into place

971LM Security+ Remote Controls

  1. Pry open the case with the visor clip or screwdriver.
  2. Remove the old battery. 
  3. Insert a 3V CR2032 coin cell battery with the positive side (+) facing up.
  4. Snap the cover back into place

 

Chamberlain Remote Controls

950ESTD* & 950EV Single Button Remote Control

  1. Pry open the case first in the middle, then at each side with the visor clip.
  2. Remove the old battery.
  3. Insert a 3V CR2032 coin cell battery with the positive side (+) facing up.
  4. Snap the cover back into place

953ESTD 3-Button Remote Control

  1. Pry open the case first in the middle, then at each side with the visor clip.
  2. Remove the old battery.
  3. Insert a 3V CR2032 coin cell battery with the positive side (+) facing up.
  4. Snap the cover back into place

953EV, 953EV-P2, 953EVC and 953EVC-P2 3-button Remote Controls

  1. Pry open the case first in the middle, then at each side with the visor clip.
  2. Remove the old battery.
  3. Insert a 3V CR2032 coin cell battery with the positive side (+) facing up.
  4. Snap the cover back into place

956EV, 956EV-P2 and 956EVC-P2 Keychain Remote Controls

  1. Pry open the case with a flathead screwdriver.
  2. Open the case.
  3. Remove the old battery.
  4. Insert a 3V CR2032 coin cell battery with the positive side (+) facing up.
  5. Snap the cover back into place

MC100C-P2 Universal Garage Door Mini Remote Control

  1. Remove the two screws on the back of the remote control case.
  2. Open the case.
  3. Remove the old battery.
  4. Insert a 3V CR2032 coin cell battery with the positive side (+) facing up.
  5. Snap the cover back into place



KLIK Series Remote Controls

KLIK1U Remote Controls

  1. Slide the cover below the remote control buttons by pressing down firmly.
  2. Remove the old battery.
  3. Insert a 3V CR2032 coin cell battery with the positive side (+) facing up.
  4. Snap the cover back into place

KLIK3U-RT2 Remote Controls

  1. Pry open the case.
  2. Remove the old batteries.
  3. Insert 3V CR2032 coin cell batteries with the positive side (+) facing up.
  4. Snap the cover back into place

 

KLIK5U-BK2 and KLIK5U-SS Remote Controls

  1. Open the remote control cover.
  2. Remove the old battery.
  3. Insert a 3V CR2032 coin cell battery with the positive side (+) facing up.
  4. Snap the cover back into place

 

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How to Change the Battery in a Remote Control