How to open the cover on my AirTag battery when it won't rotate?

The cover on my Airtag battery won't rotate when I press the surface as indicated in the instructions. How do I open it?


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Posted on Apr 28, 2023 6:39 AM

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Posted on Jan 3, 2025 10:35 AM

After struggling with several of the proposed solutions, I successfully used duct tape, which was placed carefully over the silver side, but not touching the white frame. The cover opened and closed with little effort.

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How to open the cover on my AirTag battery when it won't rotate?

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