PG9303—Battery Replacement

PG9303—Battery Replacement

hen it is time to replace the battery in your door/window sensor, you will see an alert on your system panel, as well as a notification in the Alarm.com app

The DSC PG9303 door/window sensor requires a 3-volt lithium CR2450 Panasonic battery, which can be purchased at your local hardware, mass retailer, or battery store

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Locate the sensor with a low battery on either your system panel or in the Alarm.com app

2. Bypass the sensor on your panel

3. Open the cover by inserting a coin into the slot, then twist to remove. If a coin is not available, insert a 4mm flat screwdriver into each slot of the plastic cover, then twist to open each side.

Open cover


4. Remove and replace the 3-volt lithium CR2450 Panasonic battery.

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5. Make sure the area where the batteries are stored is clean and there is no corrosion.

6. Place the cover back on starting with the opposite end from which it was opened. You should hear a snapping sound if it closes correctly.

7. Arm and disarm the system to clear the bypassed sensor.

8. Check if the low battery status has cleared or follow the link below for further instructions on clearing the error from the panel memory:

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