Stinger/Spyder battery toolkit

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jgold

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Hi all - I have been sufficiently frustrated for years on the lack of "authorized" suunto spyder/stinger dealers that can replace the battery. I have been on several dive trips where the battery dies and have no way of changing it without shipping to a dealer and waiting 12 weeks. I have found 1/2 postings talking about a tool kit that dealers have to replace the battery - consisiting of a plastic tool to remove the face. I realize that I may not be able to perform all the pressure tests that a dealer could do, or that i might flood my unit....but the damn thing is useless when the battery dies.

Does anyone know where to get one? Has anyone successfully replaced the battery on their own?

Jamie
 
It is easier than taking to the dive store.
1. The battery is from Radio Shack, CR2430, cost $3.45.
2. Next step take a piece of wood or MDF, a nice hand size, mark 3 points in a triangle 44.6mm (1.75") apart, use a pair of dividers for example. Get 3 allen head screws M4.0, They have a 7mm diameter head, (if you use different size adjust the centre distance by the difference in diameter), drill three 1/8" holes at the points of the triangle and screw in the screws with a hexagon hole for the wrench. This tool removes the bezel on the face of the computer using the little scoops out of the side of it.
3. Remove the screwed bezel.
4. CAREFULLY remove the glass face, there is a small slot at the side to help you.
5. EVEN MORE CAREFULLY remove the small rubber O ring seal and inspect for damage/cracks.
6. Remove the plastic face with all the graphics on it
7. CAREFULLY remove the computer module, take care there is a ribbon tape underneath that you do not disconnect
8. Remove the clip holding in the battery and remove, note the right way up
9. insert new battery
10. replace battery clip
11. most importantly, on the face of the computer there is a tiny reset button. use a needle or paperclip to press. I missed this and spent two days wondering why the 'ACW' was dsplayed permanently. I emailed Suunto and they said it must be defective and post it back to Finland!!!!
10. assembly is the reverse of the above. I used silicone grease on the rubber O ring to prevent nipping and ensure a good seal.

I tested it in the bath first, then did a second pressure test with a 130' (40m)dive!

Sounds complicated because I gave too much detail, but it is easy really. I am taking this time to write it all as I felt ripped off every time I got it replaced....

All I ask is a thank you if you use it...
 
seanpretty -

Thanks so much; i FINALLY got around to doing this. The steps where great. The hardest part was the spacing of the screws, but finally got it (after about 10 attempts).

A few pics attached to document the surgery :14:

Jamie
 
Nice work. Stick it too the man. I wish I had your stones though. If my battery craps I'll have to switch to tables.
 
I use a Water proof watch case wrench that is made for removing the case. It cost ten dollars from Harbor freight tools and works great.
 
Anyone changed the o-ring after battery change and where did you get a new one?
 
jgold:
I have been on several dive trips where the battery dies and have no way of changing it without shipping to a dealer and waiting 12 weeks.
Check battery levels before going on a trip !!:wink:
12 weeks ? It used to be that they got sent away, but my LDS does it in house now(as do alot of others). They do it in a week.
 
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