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To replace the battery in your fall sensor, you need a screwdriver and the correct button battery: CR2477 for the SmartHome LGX fall sensor, or CR2430 for the SmartLink Medi-Guardian MKII fall sensor. ## How will I know the battery is low? If your fall sensor battery is running low, INS LifeGuard may call you to let you know. You can either request a new pendant (a postage fee may apply) or replace the battery yourself. ## What do I need? - Your fall sensor pendant - A Philips head or flat head screwdriver, depending on which fall sensor you have - The correct battery (available from online retailers or battery stores): - SmartHome LGX fall sensor: CR2477 [IMAGE: https://irp.cdn-website.com/8b81d3e3/dms3rep/multi/Battery--CR2477.webp | CR2477 lithium battery | LifeGuard SmartHome LGX Fall Sensor requires battery type CR2477 | 100px] - SmartLink Medi-Guardian MKII fall sensor: CR2430 [IMAGE: https://irp.cdn-website.com/8b81d3e3/dms3rep/multi/Button_Battery.webp | CR2430 lithium battery | SmartLink Medi-Guardian MKII Fall Sensor requires CR2430 | 100px] ## How do I replace the battery in the SmartHome LGX fall sensor (CR2477)? 1. Turn the pendant over to find the battery door. 2. Use a Philips head screwdriver to remove the back panel. 3. Gently remove the old battery and dispose of it safely. Never put batteries in household waste or recycling bins. Take them to a battery recycling drop-off point. 4. Insert the new battery with the positive (+) side facing up. 5. Replace the back panel and tighten the screw. 6. Press the button to trigger an alarm. When the operator answers, tell them you're testing after replacing the battery in your fall sensor. ## How do I replace the battery in the SmartLink Medi-Guardian MKII fall sensor (CR2430)? 1. Turn the pendant over to find the battery door. 2. Using a flat-head screwdriver, turn the cover counter-clockwise until it unlocks, then prise the cover off. 3. Gently remove the old battery and dispose of it safely. Never put batteries in household waste or recycling bins. Take them to a battery recycling drop-off point. 4. Insert the new battery with the positive (+) side facing up. 5. Replace the cover and turn it clockwise until it locks into place. 6. Press the button to trigger an alarm. When the operator answers, tell them you're testing after replacing the battery in your fall sensor. ## Need help? Call our friendly tech support team on [1800 636 226](tel:1800636226).

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