So, my polar coach finally died this weekend. I had heard all sorts of horror stories re: sending it in for service, what you are charged, the several weeks it takes, etc. (One of my buddies had a serious headache with Polar service). So I figured I might as well try to DIY the battery change, even though polar says it will void you warranty (mine is expired anyway) and may allow water to leak in(?).
My advice...do it yourself. Anyone with a jewelers screwdriver, five minutes, $3.37 and a nearby grocery store can do this.
1) Take the screws off the back.
2) pull off the metal backing. Be careful, as the rubber gasket may stick to it. You don't want to manhandle this as it looks pretty fragile.
3) remove the watch from the plastic case.
4) Remove the gold colored battery retainer. be careful, it hooks to the watch by a clip on either side.
5) Pull out the battery and go to the supermarket (photo section) to get the appropriate replacement.
6) Put in the battery, reattatch the retainer, and carefully replace the watch into it's case.
7) Put the rubber gasket into the groove matching it on the case.
8) replace the back of the watch, carefully replace the screws and tighten them down.
Done deal. It took me less than five minutes, fifteen if you count the walk to and from the supermarket.
Anyway, here's hoping this helps someone.
Philbert
Dr. Philip Skiba
Scientific Training for Endurance Athletes now available on Amazon!
My advice...do it yourself. Anyone with a jewelers screwdriver, five minutes, $3.37 and a nearby grocery store can do this.
1) Take the screws off the back.
2) pull off the metal backing. Be careful, as the rubber gasket may stick to it. You don't want to manhandle this as it looks pretty fragile.
3) remove the watch from the plastic case.
4) Remove the gold colored battery retainer. be careful, it hooks to the watch by a clip on either side.
5) Pull out the battery and go to the supermarket (photo section) to get the appropriate replacement.
6) Put in the battery, reattatch the retainer, and carefully replace the watch into it's case.
7) Put the rubber gasket into the groove matching it on the case.
8) replace the back of the watch, carefully replace the screws and tighten them down.
Done deal. It took me less than five minutes, fifteen if you count the walk to and from the supermarket.
Anyway, here's hoping this helps someone.
Philbert
Dr. Philip Skiba
Scientific Training for Endurance Athletes now available on Amazon!