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Battery replacement

scoops1964 8 months ago

Hi all

There are several posts dotted around but nothing definitive. I am getting low battery life warnings much earlier than I used to so started wondering is it possible to switch out the battery for a new one on the Varia RTL515.

Any links, information or messages of support is appreciated.

0 Kyle J 8 months ago

Hi, it's quite a bit of work. Here's an example: https://www.mtbr.com/threads/garmin-varia-rtl510-how-to-take-apart.1101959/

The biggest concern is obviously damaging the case or losing the waterproofness.

You may be better off contacting Garmin Support for exchange options, like they suggested here: https://forums.garmin.com/sports-fitness/cycling/f/varia-series/307785/the-sn-of-rtl510-and-rtl515-battery

Cheers

0 scoops1964 8 months ago in reply to Kyle J

oh that looks tricky. I may well just keep it going as long as I can.

0 aweatherall 8 months ago in reply to scoops1964

You could connect an external power source to it. I've done that with RCT715 to extend the life for long events.

0 Zorglub_07 7 months ago

Good morning

do you have any information on a replacement battery for the varia rtl 510e mine after 3 years no longer holds a charge my 950 w battery is not compatible

thank you for your help

0 scoops1964 7 months ago in reply to Zorglub_07

no I do not. Initially I was trying to see if it's possible to change, but yes I also need information on what battery and where to buy.

0 Zorglub_07 7 months ago in reply to scoops1964

peut-être cette batterie sur Aliexpress

LOSONCOER – batterie pour Garmin Varia TL, RTL510, Varia RTL501, 010-1800, 361 mAh, 00082-01951-00 - AliExpress