How to Disable Smoke Detector Chirps
- 1). Unfasten the clasp on side of smoke detector and gently pull the faceplate open. The smoke detector should have a hinge on the side of its faceplate that will allow you to open one side and swing it open.
- 2). Remove the battery by pulling in on end and swinging down. Be careful not to snap any of the plastic clips off in the smoke detector.
- 3). Replace battery by putting new 9 volt battery in smoke detector. Put battery against one side of the clip and slightly push forward and up. Snap battery into clips.
- 4). Close the faceplate of smoke detector by swinging it back into place and closing clasp on side. Test smoke detector by pushing button in on the face of the detector and listening for the alarm.