HOW TO: Changing and Replacing Batteries

Batteries for Figment 2024 Popcorn Bucket

If you are comfortable working with very small parts there are detailed instructions below. If you would prefer to buy replacement battery compartments with the batteries pre-installed you can get these from us here... Forge & Tinker Replacement Batteries

You can also buy a 10 pack of light-up earrings on Amazon. This uses the same battery compartment that we use in the Popcorn Bucket and you can purchase them in larger quantities here... LED Earrings on Amazon

Changing the Batteries

The batteries used are two (2) type LR521 button cells. Although these can often be found in pharmacies as hearing aid batteries, a much cheaper option is buying them from Amazon... LR521 10 Pack on Amazon

To change the batteries, begin by pulling the silver battery compartment off of the pin protruding from the bottom of the bucket...

Carefully unscrew the top and bottom parts to access the batteries...

Inside the compartment are two batteries. Note that there is a clear plastic sheet with a hole in it on top of the batteries. This is a critical part and must be replaced after the new batteries are installed. Also note the orientation of the batteries. The flat side of each battery is facing down, away from the opening. To remove all the parts, carefully push them out with something small like a pencil tip through the hole in the bottom of the battery compartment. Below is picture showing all of the components...

Insert the two new LR521 batteries with the flat side facing down. Then insert the clear plastic piece and screw the top back onto the compartment.

Your new batteries are now ready to use.