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title: How to Insert Battery on PLT-1B
description: How to Insert Battery on PLT-1B.
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# How to Insert the Battery

!!! info "18650 battery and charger required!"

The PLT-1B does *NOT* include a battery nor a charging circuit. You will need to supply your own flat-top, unprotected 18650 Li-ion cell, and a separate 18650 charger. Recommended cell: <a href="https://imrbatteries.com/products/samsung-30q-18650-3000mah-15a-battery" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer nofollow noopener">Samsung 30Q 18650 3000mAh</a>.

1\. Gently press your thumb on the case above the stake and the lid should pop off.

![](/assets/plt-1b-battery-insert-step-1.gif)

2\. Hold the case and push the stake down a bit, then gently lift it out of the bottom case section.

![](/assets/plt-1b-battery-insert-step-2.gif)

3\. Flip the PLT-1B over and identify the `+` and `-` markings. The `+` is on the left side and the `-` is on the right side. Double check before going any further.

![](/assets/plt-1b-battery-insert-step-3.gif)

4\. The top of the battery (the positive end, marked with a `+` and a small ring around the terminal) goes on the left side, matching the `+` on the PLT-1B.

![](/assets/plt-1b-battery-insert-step-4.gif)

5\. Hold the PCB. You'll need to use a bit of force to push in the battery. Start with the right `-` side, then push in the left `+` side.

![](/assets/plt-1b-battery-insert-step-5.gif)

6\. Flip the sensor back over and lay the PCB inside the case so it sits flat.

![](/assets/plt-1b-battery-insert-step-6.gif)

7\. Line up the notch in the top left of the lid, then gently press down until the lid snaps into place.

![](/assets/plt-1b-battery-insert-step-7.gif)

You have now installed or reinstalled the battery!
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- Prevent Sleep: products/plt1b/additional-info/prevent-sleep.md
- How To Wake Up Your Sensor: products/plt1b/battery-sensors/wake-up-battery-sensor.md
- Keep Your Sensor Awake With HA Helper: products/plt1b/battery-sensors/awake-ha-helper.md
- Insert Battery: products/plt1b/setup/insert-battery.md
- Sensor Connection Check: products/plt1b/battery-sensors/sensor-connection-check.md
- Examples:
- Flower Card: products/plt1b/examples/flower-card.md
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- Calibrating Soil Moisture: homey/products/plt1b/calibrate-plt1.md
- Prevent Sleep: homey/products/plt1b/setup/prevent-sleep.md
- How To Wake Up Your Sensor: homey/products/plt1b/battery-sensors/wake-up-battery-sensor.md
- Insert Battery: homey/products/plt1b/setup/insert-battery.md
- Sensor Connection Check: homey/products/plt1b/battery-sensors/sensor-connection-check.md
- Reviews: homey/products/plt1b/reviews.md
- Examples:
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