---
title: "How to Replace Programming and Manager Key Batteries"
slug: "replace-programming-and-manager-key-batteries"
description: "Easily replace Programming or Manager Key batteries using four premium AAA cells. Step‑by‑step instructions with safety tips for proper installation."
updated: 2025-07-28T21:56:47Z
published: 2025-07-28T21:56:47Z
canonical: "support.digilock.com/replace-programming-and-manager-key-batteries"
---

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# Replace Programming and Manager Key batteries

The Programming Key and Manager Key use 4 premium alkaline AAA batteries.

1. Remove the 2 screws from the cover plate with a #1 Phillips screw driver.

![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/43e2fe2d-295f-490f-80b5-6c5ccfc382bb/Images/Documentation/d6-keys-manager-programming-screws-out-001.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T07%3A17%3A30Z&se=2026-11-10T08%3A17%3A30Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=zGiBBFareZ0w5MbjiERSAIhK4Cm0J9I4Ig8RrVTGV9U%3D)
2. Slide battery cover plate back and lift up to expose the batteries.

![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/43e2fe2d-295f-490f-80b5-6c5ccfc382bb/Images/Documentation/d6-keys-manager-remove-cover-001.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T07%3A17%3A30Z&se=2026-11-10T08%3A17%3A30Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=zGiBBFareZ0w5MbjiERSAIhK4Cm0J9I4Ig8RrVTGV9U%3D)
3. Remove the batteries from the housing. Replace with four premium alkaline AAA batteries.

![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/43e2fe2d-295f-490f-80b5-6c5ccfc382bb/Images/Documentation/d6-keys-manager-replace-batteries-001.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T07%3A17%3A30Z&se=2026-11-10T08%3A17%3A30Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=zGiBBFareZ0w5MbjiERSAIhK4Cm0J9I4Ig8RrVTGV9U%3D)
4. Replace the cover plate and secure with the screws.

![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/43e2fe2d-295f-490f-80b5-6c5ccfc382bb/Images/Documentation/d6-keys-manager-replace-cover-001.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T07%3A17%3A30Z&se=2026-11-10T08%3A17%3A30Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=zGiBBFareZ0w5MbjiERSAIhK4Cm0J9I4Ig8RrVTGV9U%3D)

> [!CAUTION]
> **CAUTION:** Risk of explosion or leakage if battery is replaced by an incorrect type, mixed with a different battery type, or inserted backwards. Replace all batteries of a set at the same time. Be sure to insert batteries with correct polarities. Remove exhausted batteries from product promptly and dispose of used batteries according to the battery manufacturer’s instructions.