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Use this guide to replace a worn‑out or dead battery in your Polaroid Now (Gen 3) instant camera.
The lithium‑ion battery in your Polaroid Now (Gen 3) camera has a limited lifespan. If your camera dies quickly and doesn't hold a charge, it may be time to replace the battery.
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If you have any film left, take some photos! Then remove the cartridge. Disassembly will expose any leftover film.
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Unplug and fully power down your camera.
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Put on the lens cap to avoid scratching your lens during disassembly.
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Hold down the latch on the left side of the camera and open the film door.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 5.9 mm‑long screw securing the rear shell.
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Insert the flat edge of an opening pick in the seam between the front and rear shells, just above the USB‑C port on the right edge.
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Use your pick to pry the rear shell away from the front shell.
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Slide your pick around the top right corner and along the top edge to release the clips.
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Continue sliding your pick along the top edge, around the top left corner, and down the left edge to release the clips. Stop when you get to the film door latch.
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Gently flip the camera over, making sure none of the clips re‑engage.
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Insert your opening pick in the seam near the USB‑C port and slide it around the corner and along the bottom edge to release the remaining clips.
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Gently pull the rear shell off the main body of the camera.
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Press the shell firmly onto the main body so all the clips engage.
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Check around the shell seam and make sure there are no gaps. If there are, firmly press the shells together to engage the clip near the gap.
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To minimize risk, avoid touching the boards, wires, and other exposed components with your fingers or metal tools. Consider wearing rubber gloves if working near the board.
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Use your fingers to remove the piece of tape securing the battery and its cables (just below the viewfinder).
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Use a spudger to flip up the hinged locking flap on the sub board ZIF connector.
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Use a pair of tweezers or your fingers to gently pull the cable straight out of its socket.
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Gently slide the battery out of its plastic housing.
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Firmly grip the larger end of the plastic battery connector with one hand and the battery's cable in the other—grip the battery cable as close to the connector as possible.
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Pull the battery cable straight away from the connector to disconnect it.
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Remove the battery.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
For optimal performance, calibrate your newly installed battery after completing this guide.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.
1Commento della guida
The case can be very difficult to remove, I found I also needed to use the end of the tweezers to force it open. It takes some effort.
Also this is for the Gen 3, not Gen 1. Unfortunately there's no guide for Gen 1 on this site. For the Gen 1, the battery is much more difficult to remove. You'll need to remove the door and the front plate as well. There's a really helpful video on YouTube which will go through this from Analog Studio for the Polaroid Now.
