Fenix 5 Won't Charge

supert3d1975 over 5 years ago

Perhaps a repetitive question? Looking for confirmation.

My Fenix 5 has stopped charging. I'm suspecting the cable, connectors look fine on the watch; however on the cable I've noticed there a 4 small pins; one of them has either got stuck/recessed or broken off? Are there 3 or 4 pins on those cables?

0 supert3d1975 over 5 years ago

OK. Resolved. There are, indeed, supposed to be 4 pins on the charging cable. Some rubbing alcohol and stiff brushing later and the 4th pin popped back up. Fenix operational again! Yay! I have also ordered a new cable from B+H as I suspect today was a warning sign the cable pins are on their way out.

0 TrippyZ over 5 years ago

Contact Garmin for a free replacement

0 iylia over 3 years ago in reply to supert3d1975

Thank you for the tips. It's happened to me as well. 1 pin popped back up after i clean w alcohol cotton buds & pins. I almost getting a new cable or probably there's an issue with my Fenix 5S. Your sharing is really beneficial. Stay safe!