How To Remove ADT Panel From Wall

In our Homes, ADT command panels are widely used for security purposes. It is one of the most reliable security systems that we can use in our homes to maintain security. 

But, when the ADT panels stop working and don't respond, we thought to check its battery. But the problem is that you don't know how to remove ADT panel from wall.

In this step-by-step guide, You will teach about how to remove ADT panel from wall. Read the complete article if you want to get rid of your problem.

Why Do You Remove the Old ADT Panel?

The reasons for removing the old ADT panel from the wall vary with the problems. It depends upon that what occurred with the ADT panel. But, the most possible situation are:

• To check or replace the ADT panel battery

• For repositioning of ADT panel

• To change connection

• Due to home renovation or repair

• To upgrade

Tools that You Need

• Small flathead screwdriver 

• Phillips head screwdriver

• Your 5 minutes
  

 How To Remove ADT Panel From Wall

We have discussed two types of ADT panels, Base unit ADT and Keypad ADT to take the ADT panel down from the wall. Apply these procedures with great care to the ADT panel.

If you don't make a mistake and miss any step then, It is very simple to remove the ADT panel from the wall.

If you have old version of ADT (base unit) then Remove ADT Base unit guide is for you. If you have ADT Keypad then follow the second guide.

 FOR Remove ADT Base Unit

 1:Remove Transformer of Base Unit
 2:Unplug Ethernet Cable and Power Cord
 3:Remove Back Cover  
 4:Remove Battery From Base Unit

 FOR Remove ADT Keypad

 1:Remove Transformer Of The Keypad
 2:Unplug Power Cable
 3:Remove Back Cover and Battery From Keypad

          FOR Removing ADT Base Unit

Step1- Remove Transformer of Base Unit

The Base Unit must have a Transformer attached to it via a wire because the Base Unit of the ADT panel requires a low voltage. The first thing to do is unplug the transformer. 

Now find the screw that holding the transformer and remove a screw by using the small flathead screwdriver. Unplug the transformer with extreme care. Remove the power leads that will be connected to the transformer.

Step2-  Un-plug Ethernet Cable and Power Cord:

Your Base unit must have two wires i.e ethernet cable and a Power cord. Unplug the ethernet cable and power cord carefully that will you find on the top of the base unit.

Never remove the panel while the power is ON. It may damage the ADT device.

Step3-  Remove Back Cover

Now you will find a screw on the top of the front cover of the base unit. It is used to hold the front cover. Remove this screw with the help of a screwdriver and lift the front cover slightly on your side.

A black mount cover should be left on the wall. Remove the holding screw and lay down it from the wall. 

Step4-  Remove Battery From Base Unit:

The last step for removing the base unit is to unplug the battery connected to the wire. After that, loosen up a battery screw that is tightened on the battery holder.

Now slide the battery holder back and remove the battery from the Base unit. It should come out easily. Tighten the battery holding screw and place the cover back.

             FOR Removing ADT Keypad 

In the older model, you have seen a transformer and a keypad. The two items mentioned above might also need to be removed if you want to instal a new ADT command panel. So take these actions.

Step1-  Remove Transformer Of The Keypad:

The Keypad ADT panel also requires a low voltage which is why a transformer must be attached to it via a wire. Turn off the transformer now.

There will be a screw which had to hold the transformer. Now pick up your Philips head screwdriver and remove this transformer holding screw.

After doing it you will find two thin power leads connected to it. Before unplugging both leads connected to the transformer loose both leads holding screws whit extreme care. 

Step2-  Un-plug Power Cable:

In the second step, You have to remove the keypad holding screw before unplugging the power cable. After removing the keypad holding the screw lift unit from the Wall mount.

Now you will find a power cable in the left bottom corner of the unit. Unplug this power cable slightly.

Step3-  Remove Back Cover and Battery From Keypad:

Remove the wall mount after removing the holding screws. If you want to place the back cover on the back of the keypad.

By using a Philips head screwdriver, loose the battery-holding screw. Now slide the battery holder slightly in the opposite direction to the battery.

By using your fingers unplug the battery and pick up the battery outside from the unit. It should be removed efficiently.  Tighten the battery holding screw and place the cover back.

How to Remove Old Alarm Keypad from Wall

Most people find it quite scary how to remove an old alarm system from wall. Most people don't want to attempt this mostly because they're worried that they're going to set it off and not be able to stop it and upset all the neighbors.

So if you want to find an easy way to remove alarm from the wall then stick around and I'll show you a simple process. 

There are usually four or five key components to your alarm system. The first one is your keypad and then we have motion sensors in the corners of the rooms that we need to take out as well. 

We also have a control box in the loft and an outdoor siren on the wall. This guide will work for any hard-wired alarm in your home.

Step1-Turn the Power Off

The first step is to go down to the breaker and turn the power off. Go to your consumer unit and turn off the breaker.

Step2-Remove Battery

Now move to the mains power and take the front off the control panel box. When you open this cover your alarm may well sound. It's because there's an anti-tamper switch on the cover. 

when you open the cover you'll see that there'll be a battery inside. All you'll need to do is disconnect the red and black cable from the battery and that will stop the alarm.

Step3-Remove Keypad

The next step is to move on to the removal of the keypad. The keypad removal is really simple. You'll have a little grub screw underneath the bottom of it somewhere. 

All you need to do is just undo that little grub screw and you'll be able to remove that keypad to disconnect the wires. Go ahead and disconnect each wire from the PCB.

Just remove those wires and the body of that keypad from the wall. You can stuff the wire back inside the wall cavity. Now that the keypad's gone.

Step4-Remove Door &  Window Sensors

We can go ahead and remove all the door or window sensors. You just need to cut the wires and then you can fill the holes. We also need to remove the sensors in the corners of every room.

Again the wires can just be cut and you can fill and paint any holes that you make.

Step5-Remove Motion Sensor

The last step is to move on to removing the motion sensors last but not least we can go ahead and turn the power ON and that's it, the alarm system removed. We didn't set anything off. We didn't disturb all the neighbors and I bet that was a lot easier.

Conclusion

If you have followed the above-mentioned guides in a sequence in which they had been dedicated then I hope you have not faced any issues while removing the ADT panel from the wall. If you just understand how to use a screwdriver then removing of ADT panel is easier than you thought.

You can cross-examine our team by writing a comment in the comment section if you have any additional inquiries on how to remove ADT panel from wall. We will help you to find a solution to your issue.

FAQs

How to Disable the ADT alarm?

You can do any one of the following actions to turn off the ADT alarm:

1. Remove the ADT panel's transformer from the outlet.
2. Remove the backup battery from the control panel box.
3. To disarm the system enter your user code + OFF key [1].

How to Disarm ADT alarm without code?  

The key fob will turn off the ADT alarm system even if you don't know your user code or have forgotten it. Your system will disarm if you press "disarm" on the key fob, which is sometimes represented as a little shield with a diagonal slash.

How to turn ON ADT panel after Shutdown?

1. Remove the ADT panel's transformer from the outlet.
2. Disconnect the backup battery.
3. Plug the transformer into the outlet again.
4. Connect the battery with both wires again.

How to Disarm ADT alarm with code?

1. First, tap the Disarm icon on the touch screen.
2. You must have a passcode, so enter it.
3. After entering your passcode, Your system will Disarm automatically.