Replacing a Quartz Clock Movement

Clock was found broken with slightly bent hands, new movement was only a few dollars so replaced it.
Used the original hands as the new ones were a bit small. Second hand needed little bit of crimping to secure it to the new movement, but everything else fit exactly the same.

[@remingtonsteele9075]

Thank you thank you thank you! On eBay I bought some quiet clock motors to replace several of our ticking clocks, but they didn't come with instructions. Your video is the best … quick and simple! Years from now when they wear out I'll be watching your video again since I will definitely forget before then.

[@samanthamarie4103]

I appreciate this sooo much. I made a clock for dad for Christmas. I could not get the movement to work. I went and bought another brand, even took it to a watch place. Nothing. You saved me from more frustration! I am sooo grateful. OMG it works now!!! the instructions on the package suck. GRRRR Happy dance!!! thank you.

[@noeljohnson868]

A great help for a job where it's all about doing things in the right order, so, thank you!

[@kapitman69]

Thanks! Just had a new clock arrive by courier and the hands must have got damaged in transit, 2 were stuck together and third one just hanging free. I was able to take it appart and fix it with your video.

[@nhtom8]

I just needed to know how to pull the second hand. I saw that in the first 30 seconds. Thanks!

[@yogibear6084]

Thank you for posting this. It helped me change my first clock. Glad I didn't throw it away.

[@concrete421]

I love that you don't jabber constantly like so many DIY videos.

[@edwardsdee]

Thank you for teaching me. I thought I had to use the hands the pack came with so glad I can use my original hands. Cheers!

[@marycandelario7163]

this is one of the best how to video I have every seen on KZbin -- everything was crystal clear. you saved me a repair bill, thanx a bunch.

[@jamesh968]

You may not need a new mechanism. I just fixed 3 of this type of clock this week. IN EVERY CASE the problem was the pressure contacts between the battery connectors & the electronics board inside the movement. My clue to this was that fiddling with the battery contacts could make the clock run for a short time, but then it would stop again. First check the contacts to the battery itself. If the battery has leaked, you may need to use a little water on a cotton swab to dissolve the resultant deposit. GENTLY polish with some metal polish if needed, If they are badly corroded you may need a new mechanism, OR you can buy a separate 1-cell battery case & solder its leads directly to the electronics board of the disassembled mechanism, if that is all that is wrong; if you are capable of this level of fine soldering, you probably don't need any more instructions! Carefully remove the hands, remove the mechanism from the clock face (usually a nut on the face side, but may also be glued), & disassemble the mechanism - you need to be a somewhat good at dealing with small parts, & note carefully the location of all the gears - take photos as you go & use a magnifier to see what you are doing. There are a few videos around to show you how to do all this. Once you have the electronics board free, gently scrape the contacts (2 spring type from the battery, 2 flat on the PCB) with a plastic blade to remove the small amount of corrosion that has formed around them: the contacts should now look evenly bright). Re-assemble just the electronics board & battery connectors into the mechanism housing, place the motor armature in position (the gear & attached magnet that sit by the solenoid coil), and insert the battery. If the armature now "ticks" (& it did not before you cleaned the contacts), you likely have fixed the problem. Carefully re-assemble the mechanism, re-attach it to the face, & re-attach the hands, making sure that the hands will not foul on themselves or anything else as they rotate. Use a gentle blower on the mech to make sure that you have not introduced any dirt. If cleaning the contacts does not work (too corroded), then you can bodge the connections by soldering a ~30 gauge copper magnet wire to each contact on the PCB & wire-wrap the other end around their respective battery connectors. The connector bars on these clocks don't seem amenable to soldering, so tight wire-wrapping (so that the edge of the connector bar cuts slightly into the bared wire) is the only option, unless you are good at micro-riveting! Again, if you are that good at soldering you probably don't need more help! About 15 minutes work & no parts cost, & you keep the original hands & sound of your clock! Good luck!

[@vedachalamswamiappan3037]

To take the ideas of this clock we have to go to u.s.a. but you have saved our time and money. Dei sema kaduppadikkathenggada.

[@susanscott4433]

Thanks, very helpful when I had the other taken apart and couldn't remember order of how it all went!

[@210marsha]

I liked that you didn't "jabber" also. Good instructional video. Thank you.

[@BlackSwan912]

Your note explains the second hand... a crimping action! I thought it might be, but I wasn't sure. Thanks for that... I'm glad that went "wrong" for you because I'm sure SOME-thing is going to go sideways when I do mine! Great vid, happy not talk, happier no music.

[@debras8683]

beautiful clock face- I love it!

[@margiegrether]

Perfect demonstration without all the talking.

[@computerillustration]

beautifully shot too!

[@SilvaSiren]

Nice!! There were a few times when I wanted to push your fingers aside though..ha!

[@erminylove1]

Thanks! Simple and to the point!

[@stevemt3238]

No words necessary. Thank you.

[@misterjoe3]

Thanks so much!!! Saved me from buying a $50 replacement clock.

[@mrsgbee8246]

Excellent, thank you

[@Dathan]

I thought it would have been funny if you said damn it or wtf when you were putting the second hand back on.lol I can't believe there are not more videos posted. What if there's a glass cover and I don't see how to get it off? Thanks for posting this video!

[@andrewlee9508]

Not a bad tutorial. Tip on setting the hands on the clock: set them at the 12 o'clock position as best as you can. That way you're not manhandling the needles, likely causing damage to the gears. Also, as constructive criticism, try not to let your hands block critical moments in repair videos.

[@n1bpd]

Unfortunatly I dont have that type of clock that needed a new movement - but generally the glass will stay with the frame and you undo clips or screws from the rear and the face and dial are removed out the back with the glass and outer bezel/frame staying together as one piece (or the glass will fall out of the back of the frame once the face is removed..)

[@laurencaruso-samuelson2313]

I agree a good instructional video, but whoever shot the video, should have shot it from above. Your hands blocked what you were doing, and without any narration I was kinda lost

[@Chickenscratchdiy]

I appreciate that there isn't a lot of talking but I would of like to of hear a few words to explain it so I know the names of parts or if I am missing something.

[@armando_nyc]

thanks your video helped!

[@Darkprince21]

thanks alot! just fixed mine!

[@notreallydaedalus]

Comment on your battery choice... it looks like the same Energizer high-capacity NiMH batteries I have. In any slow-use application, such as tv remote controls and clocks, or any use where it takes more than a couple weeks to dischsrge the battery, a standard rechargeable is a bad choice. You'll be recharging it more because of its self-discharge than actual use! These are perfect applications for low self-discharge batteries, such as Eneloop, or any rechargeable described as "pre-charged."

[@lisadiane43]

Thanks very much

[@quarryryde]

Your hands cover everything.

[@damionsmith3295]

what kind of glue can I put on the back go stop the clock mechanism from rotating?

[@damonkatiekaraiscos9369]

Damion Smith Double sided sticky tape

[@urscapol3418]

Where can i get the nut to hold the Min.Hand ? Lost it.....

[@n1bpd]

Hardware store might have a slim bolt the right size.

[@n1bpd]

Thanks, I generally receive positive comments but negative ratings due to it, ha

[@hussainsumra5607]

I got one for year 4

[@TheDutyPaid]

Wrong time at the end, but good video.

[@auxmike]

Good job, thanks for not SPEAKING during it:)

[@soramameize]

ASMR?

[@fernandocolaco5557]

MUITO RUIM O VÍDEO ; O CARA NEM DESMONTOU AS ENGRENAGENS DO RELÓGIO. ; NEM A BOBINA .

[@Godmiljaardedju]

Nice vid! Thanx. However, you have one FUGLY clock there :-D Why even bother repairing it? *lol*

[@sandyblue4235]

Notnice