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Changing the Remote’s Battery
Someday, the AAA battery in the remote will need to
be replaced. This is how to do it.
The back of the remote control is held in place by
magnets. To remove the back of the remote to reveal the
battery, slide the front of the remote up while sliding
the back of the remote down. The goal is to move the
back 3/16 of an inch from the top of the remote and
then lift it off. There are many ways do to this, as far as
positioning your fingers. To open the remote:
•
Hold the remote upsidedown and backwards with
McIntosh name upsidedown and facing away
from you. The thicker end will now be the top and
you should be staring at the back of the remote.
•
Pinch the remote with your index finger resting
on the Trim/Select button and your thumb on the
backside (facing you) opposite your index finger’s
position. Your thumb and remote should both be
pointing away from you (
see Figure 16
).
•
Use your thumb to slide the back open 3/16 of an
inch. Slide your thumb away from you towards
the thicker end of the remote, while your index
finger goes in the opposite direction (towards you
as if snapping your fingers in slow motion). For
added strength, you can use your other hand in a
similar position above your first hand using the
same technique. Make sure you do not hold the
side edge with either hand.
•
Lift the back off with your other hand before
it snaps closed again. You can grab the now
exposed top edge.
•
It gets easier after the first time.
Remove and replace the battery noting the polarity
(printed below the battery, if you forget).
To replace the back: Place the back in position 3/16 of
an inch from the edge. The magnets will help you snap
it back into place.
Figure 16– Sliding open the remote
