HQRP Battery сompatible with PD3555 Garmin Fenix 1, Fenix 2, Tactix GPS Watch 361-00061-00 3.7V 500mAh
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Mine worked fine, though the soldering and battery removal were a little difficult (at least for me). There are numerous opportunities to make errors.
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The battery was simple to install and functioned flawlessly. Unfortunately, it was only for a few months. I didn't disassemble it to figure out what the issue was - I recently purchased a new timepiece.
I don't have an answer, but I attempted to replace the battery in my Fenix2 and purchased the necessary tools and soldering kit. Because I'm not very good at soldering, I messed up a little. Then I went to the Garmin website and explained that my watch had overheated and was no longer charging. I was given a good deal on a replacement for my fenix2 that was less expensive than the tools and soldering kit I had purchased. I recommend that you follow my lead. Best wishes to you.
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The battery appears to be a first-rate replacement made by the original manufacturer. My fenix 2, which required charging every two or three days, has been running for a week and is still half-charged. It was well worth the seventeen dollars and the ten minutes it took to set up! Some installation suggestions: br>br> Around the rim of the case, there is a small, fragile O ring. When removing the back case, be careful not to dislodge it. The battery is glued to the case's base; pry it up with a plastic tool with extreme caution. Believe me when I say that you don't want to puncture the battery. When you remove the battery, make a mental note of its orientation because it must be replaced in the same orientation or the case will not close. If you can, save the small pieces of tape that hold the leads in place to use with the new battery. You'll need a soldering iron with a fine tip, but you can probably re-use the solder that's already on the pads. it's being attached.
kicking and acting strangely I looked at replacement options, but I only use the watch for GPS mileage and pace, so I wasn't interested in spending several hundred dollars on a newer model, and I like the ruggedness of the Fenix line. br>br>Hoping it would help, but worried I might screw it up, I purchased this replacement battery. A couple of YouTube videos that walk you through the process can be found here. A torx driver (I believe it was a T9), a spudger or other separating tool to gently pry the battery from the back of the case, and a soldering iron with a fine tip are all you'll need. Oh, and good lighting and eyesight are a must. br>br>It only took about ten minutes. From start to finish, it took me 15 minutes, and I'm not a good solder. So I was afraid I'd overdo it and end up with a shorted wire or some other issue that would ruin my day. It went off without a hitch, and after a few full battery cycles, I'm back to my old self. condition in terms of battery life and the ability to discharge it completely!.
This battery was used to replace the one that came with my Garmin Fenix 2. It was a dead ringer for the factory's original. I carefully removed the old one and soldered in the new one, and it now functions perfectly. The battery life was excellent, and on the first charge, I got about 3-hours of use. With activities, I was able to take a week and a half off from it. I would strongly advise anyone willing to put in a little effort to replace their old battery to do so.
It appears that the battery that came with my watch was defective, so I had to disassemble the watch and replace the battery, which was not difficult. This can be done with the help of some instructions found online. I'm just letting it drain a little more before recharging the battery according to my watch the battery was at 50%, so I'm letting it drain a little more before recharging the b.
The battery can be a little tricky to install. When removing the old battery, take your time - it'll be worth it. The most difficult part is soldering the leads to the watch's flexible strip. When soldering the flexible strip, use a fine point soldering iron and be careful not to overheat it. It only takes a smidgeon of solder. Also, as with most old Garmins, it's important to delete all of the old waypoints and tracks from the device; once I did that, the watch lasted over three weeks between charges and I got nearly eight hours of GPS use. It's a lot better than having to spend $800 or more on a new marine navigation watch - Sure, the newer models can display charts and connect to your boat's autopilot, but it's still only a one-inch display. Those of us who need reading glasses have a hard time reading charts on such a screen!.
I needed a new battery because the old one had died. It has the same appearance as the original. With just a little solder, you've got yourself a finished product. This time it's successful. Take your time and try to re-use as much OEM tape as possible to avoid short circuits. I only needed a T9 Torx on my watch.
Try to save the original insulating tape before soldering because it uses very thin electrical tape that you might not have on hand to replace the original with.
This battery has a lot of juice. It's only been a few months, but it's still got some juice in it. 50% for well over a week before recharging batteries.