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How to Replace IKEA Tradfri Wireless Dimmer Battery

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Introduction

This guide will show you how to replace or reseat the battery in your IKEA Tradfri wireless dimmer.
What You'll Need:
  • A screwdriver or similar tool.
  • A new CR2032 battery if needed.
Ikea Logo.

1 Reseat or Replace Battery in IKEA Tradfri Wireless Dimmer

  1. Press the wireless dimmer against the palm of your hand and turn the cover counter clockwise then lift it to remove it.
    Dimmer cover being removed.
  2. Use a screwdriver or a similar tool to detach the dimmer body from the base.
    Dimmer body being removed from base.
  3. Flip the dimmer body on the other side and reseat or replace the battery with the positive side outward.
    Battery being replaced in dimmer.
  4. Reattach the dimmer body into the base.
    Dimmer body attached to base.
  5. Replace the cover and turn it clockwise to secure it.
    Dimmer cover being replaced.

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This guide will show you how to replace or reseat the battery in your IKEA Tradfri wireless dimmer.
What You'll Need:
  • A screwdriver or similar tool.
  • A new CR2032 battery if needed.
Ikea Logo.
  1. Press the wireless dimmer against the palm of your hand and turn the cover counter clockwise then lift it to remove it.
    Dimmer cover being removed.
  2. Use a screwdriver or a similar tool to detach the dimmer body from the base.
    Dimmer body being removed from base.
  3. Flip the dimmer body on the other side and reseat or replace the battery with the positive side outward.
    Battery being replaced in dimmer.
  4. Reattach the dimmer body into the base.
    Dimmer body attached to base.
  5. Replace the cover and turn it clockwise to secure it.
    Dimmer cover being replaced.