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Fenix battery replacement program?

Mingar
5 months ago

I have a new Fenix 7s Pro. So far, all is good and the battery lasts as expected. The watch does everything I need it to do and I especially like the power-saving MIP display (which is why I didn't go for the F8). I hope I can use this watch for many years to come.

But we all know Li-Ion batteries wear out over time. I don't want to throw the whole watch away after a few years just because the battery is worn, and it looks like the back is screwed on and should allow for battery replacements. I found this vague post on the support site https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=LLgTVPWsPH7tc5v4lwEST9

Has anyone done that?

Assuming the watch is out of warranty by then, what expense, roughly, am I looking at?

How long does Garmin support old watches, i.e. would they replace today a battery for a 10 year-old watch?

Do you have to send your watch somewhere or can some local service shop do it?

Will the watch still be waterproof for swimming afterwards?

  • 0 5 months ago

    To my understanding, the only watch series eligible for battery replacement and return of the original watch (with new battery) is the MARQ (Gen 2) series watches.  This service is not cheap - AFAIR approximately US$400+.

    All other watches may or may not be eligible for a replacement (refurbished) watch (not just battery replacement) at a cost.  This cost would be variable dependent upon watch model and availability of a replacement.

    Any replacement watch from Garmin would have the same water resistance as a new watch of the same model.

    The only way for you to determine definitively how much a replacement watch would cost in your case would be to contact Garmin Support directly when you want this service.

    TL;DR: No, the battery in your watch is not user replaceable, but your watch could be replaced by Garmin with a refurbished watch for a service fee.

    HTH

  • 0 5 months ago

    True, batteries fade eventually, but how you treat it also affect their life. My 7Pro is 22months old and the battery efficiency is how it was when new. In my case, under mix use(smart + 1hr of tracking/day) it lasts ~14days. When fully charged it claims 18days, but it never lasted that long even when it was new. I do have few extra apps that might be affecting it. I let it drain to under 10% before charging.

  • 0 5 months ago in reply to gaijin
    gaijin said:
    AFAIR approximately US$400+

    Gosh, at that price I'll take the risk of trying to change the battery myself. I've recently seen a video of a 7X and it's not hard. That said, Suunto e.g. is definitely better and is affordable

  • 0 5 months ago in reply to megaphylls
    megaphylls said:
    That said, Suunto is definitely better and is affordable

    Then buy a Suunto and be happy.

    HTH