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Nagy Tam?s Posted on Dec 20, 2013
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Citizen QA4360 Sporty watch after battery replacement dont alarm. What is the problem wit it?

A have this watch. Before battery replacement, all function can be worked. But after the replacement, there is no alarm sound. There is no any idea on the watch shop. I just open the back cover, the conect spring is on the right place. I measured the voltage during the A1 alarm with a multimeter: there is 90 - 115 mV between the spring and the conecting pole. Maybe, the back cover defected? Sry my terrible english, but i didnt use google translate, it has got worst translate from Hungary...

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If the watch now makes no sound at all, no beeps ever, It seems like the alarm unit noise generator, has been disturbed when you opened it. Ignore the battery and look for the sound transducer behind the holes in the case where the sound comes out. Is it dirty or have any wires to it broken?

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 28, 2007

SOURCE: watch battery replacement

I have a Timex Expedition Indigo with a metal case. Not sure of the exact model number but on the back there an M6 below Expedition. Anyway, I had the same problem of snapping the back back on. I found a "battery" website that had some suggestions that should be typical of any snap back case watch. http://www.online-batteries.co.uk/whichbattery.shtml specifically they said that when you try to press the back on it must be flat (not one edge down as I had been trying) Put the watch face down on a non scratch surface and press with both thumbs evenly. If that doesn't work a press will be needed. If you have a vice a couple of blocks of wood to distribute the load on the front and back may work, otherwise take it to a jeweler with the proper equipment. The thumb routine didn't work for me. I have a vice but figured many wouldn't so I tried something else first. I put the watch face down on a piece of wood. I found a small 2" long scrap of wood (3/4" x 1.5" approx) that spanned the back. I centered the back (aligned properly) placed the block of wood squarely and centered across the back and tapped the end of the block with a hammer. First try didn't work, second one did. I used a rubber mallet as the hammer but a regular hammer or other heavy object would work. The trick, I think, is to get everything lined up and square so the blow is centered and even. Also, I'd suggest cleaning the back and the groove in the case and be sure the rubber gasket is properly positioned. This will give you the best chance of retaining the waterproofing. And remember to check that the watch is running before you do this. Some need to be reset (usually with a very small screwdriver or pin) after replacing the battery. There should be a small hole with some printing next to it. You may need a magnifying glass to see/read it. Good Luck, Richard

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  • Posted on Mar 12, 2009

SOURCE: citizen model number

Follow this link and download info and instructions for your watch:

http://www.citizenwatch.com/Technical/English/Full/E110_ebook.pdf

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  • Posted on Feb 02, 2010

SOURCE: POD watch battery replacement.

Unscrew the screws holding that contact. Memorize where each screw was - they can be different in length. Fit new battery, put contact back in place and screw all screws back exactly where they were. After that you may need to shortcut battery's+ and AC point (marked on movement) for resetting your watch. Use tweezers to do that. Rate me, plz.

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