How to Replace a Dead Digital Camera Battery
There is nothing more aggravating than going to take the perfect shot with your digital camera and the battery dies. Knowing how to replace the batteries in your digital camera helps you get the camera back up and ready to go in no time so you don't miss that perfect shot.
- Watch the battery light indicator on your digital camera to ensure that you have enough battery life before beginning to take photos so that you cameras battery does not die while you are taking pictures.
- Determine the type of batteries that your camera takes so that you know what type of batteries you will need in order to replace your dead digital camera batteries.
- Purchase the type of batteries that you need for your individual camera. If you are still unsure what type of battery your camera takes, you can consult your owner’s manual. Most digital cameras take AA or AAA batteries; however, some models take more expensive lithium batteries.
- Look at electronics stores if your camera takes a special model of battery that you are having trouble locating at your local department store. These stores have a larger variety of specialty batteries in stock.
- Turn off your digital camera and remove the battery compartment backing to expose the area where the batteries are stored.
- Remove the dead batteries and dispose of, unless they are rechargeable. If they are rechargeable hold on to them until you get home to charge them on you battery charger.
- Replace the new batteries into the battery compartment and close the battery compartment door. If there is a screw holding this door in place on your camera, retighten the screw at this time.
- Power on your camera to ensure that it is working.