Ways to Change a Garmin Sports GPS Device's Heart Rate Strap Battery

Garmin sports GPS gadgets, such as the Edge cyclecomputers, and Forerunner GPS expects triathletes and runners, all accept input from a Garmin heart rate monitor strap. These straps work well, however their batteries last about 3 years or less if utilized frequently. After you eliminate the old/dead battery per guideline steps listed below, make certain to wait a complete 60 seconds prior to placing the brand-new battery.

This provides the system time to reset. Otherwise, it might not acknowledge the brand-new battery and will not offer a reading to your device.

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Right here's the best ways to change a Garmin Sports GPS device battery:

• Locate the battery compartment on the back of the heart rate strap transmitter device (see picture).
• Use a coin (a quarter works best) to turn the battery cover counterclockwise (instructions marked "open" on the cover).
• Remove the old battery.
• Wait a complete 60 seconds to provide the device time to reset.
• Place the brand-new battery in the compartment with the favorable (+) side dealing with up.
• Make sure the rubber O-ring gasket is not harmed and is seated properly.
• Align the threads, and make use of the quarter to twist the cover clockwise securely, to close.

What You Need:

• Replacement battery (CR2032: 3 volt).
• Coin for opening battery compartment (a quarter works best).