Change a hearing aid battery

This short video shows how to change the battery in a hearing aid that uses disposable batteries.

You can pause the video as you go. If you're unsure at any point, our team is here to help.

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Is this guide right for you?

• Your hearing aid uses small disposable batteries
• The hearing aid has gone quiet or stopped working
• You have a new battery ready to use

This guide may not apply if you hearing aid is rechargeable.

Not sure what type you have? Contact our team and we'll help you check first.

What the video shows

If you're unable to watch the video, these are the main steps involved:

1. Open the battery compartment
2. Remove the old battery
3. Insert the new battery and close the compartment

If the battery doesn't fit easily, stop and check you have the correct size before continuing.

New batteries may take a minute to activate after removing the tab. If the hearing aid still isn't working, or the battery won't fit comfortably, it's best to stop and speak to us.

Need further help?

Contact a member of our team

If you still have questions, you can speak to one of our friendly hearing aid advisers.

Need more hearing aid supplies?

Head over to our shop for hearing aid batteries, wax guards, filters and cleaning supplies.

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