Changing a hearing aid battery

Leightons experienced hearing aid audiologists will always offer a full explanation on how to change a hearing aid battery and how to look after your digital hearing aids but here we offer some handy tips.

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When replacing a hearing aid battery always follow the instructions specific to your individual hearing aid.

Leightons insist on providing the World's Longest Lasting Hearing Aid Battery from Rayovac.
Rayovac also make it easier when handling the hearing aid battery as there is a small sticker on one side of the battery. This will help you place the battery into the hearing aid, but in order to allow a good contact the sticker should be removed.
It is easy to put the hearing aid battery in the wrong way so make sure that the '+' on the battery matches the '+' on the battery compartment door.
Be carefully when closing the hearing aid battery door and if you feel that it must be forced shut, this is often a sign that the battery is in the wrong way.
Once you've inserted your hearing aid battery, and to make sure your digital hearing aid is working, simply cup the instrument with your hands until you hear a whistle.