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Nintendo 3DS Circle Pad Pro Battery Removal

Step-by-step instructions for removing the battery from the Nintendo 3DS Circle Pad Pro accessory.

For information on disposing of the battery, contact your local solid waste authority.

Note:

The Nintendo 3DS Circle Pad Pro accessory uses a single AAA battery.

Removing the batteries

  1. Close the system.
  2. Starting with the front edge, gently remove the system from the Nintendo 3DS Circle Pad Pro accessory.
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  3. Use a coin or flathead screwdriver to remove the screw.
  4. Remove the battery cover.
  5. If there is a battery currently installed, remove it, starting with the positive end.

Disposing of used batteries

Please bring used batteries to the nearest recycling centre.