How to Reset a Precision Xtra

People with diabetes have to check their blood sugar or glucose level daily. There are many different devices that can test glucose and the Precision Xtra is one of these devices. Users simply drop a small amount of blood on a strip and the meter reads it in a few moments. However, the meter sometimes displays errors messages that cause you to have to reset the system by removing the batteries. Resetting the system puts it back to normal and clears any errors the machine may have experienced.

Things You'll Need

• Screwdriver
• Sealable plastic container

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Instructions

• 1

  Turn over the Precision Xtra and find the battery compartment. It should be located on the back bottom of the device.

• 2

  Use your screwdriver to remove the screws. It should be a Phillips screwdriver with a 1-mm head diameter. Place the screws in a small plastic container. Remove the battery compartment lid and place it in the container. Seal the container.

• 3

  Remove the batteries from the device using your fingers. Place them to the side and wait at least five seconds.

• 4

  Replace the batteries in the device. Place the compartment lid back on the compartment. Screw it back into place tightly.

• 5

  Turn on your device. It should have reset the system. If you still see an error, repeat the process and lengthen the time you leave the batteries out of the device.