Suunto Stinger Dies Going Through Airport Security

OE2X · Feb 26, 2006

Last night at 11:41 PM PST I took my 6 month old Stinger off my wrist and sent it through the airport exray machine at Portland International . It has completely locked up and will not change it's reading. I'm hoping that it is similar to a deco violation and that after 24 hours will reset itself. At this point none of the functions work and the screen will not change.

If you have any ideas please PM me as I am out of the country and have limited email response.

Charlie99 · Feb 26, 2006

Hard boot. Remove the battery, wait a couple minutes, then replace it. Just a guess, but it's something to try after it's still stuck after 24 hours. Hopefully, it isn't a fault where the LCD drive waveform has stopped, because that will sometimes cause permanent burn-in on the LCD.
(also sent by PM)

Cacia · Feb 26, 2006

thats what I was thinking, but mine like that you have to send to Suunto for the battery change. Something about the o-ring.

mike_s · Feb 26, 2006

Did anyone get near it with one of those metal detector hand scanners? We had several pieces of electronic magnetic media computer equipment damaged/destroyed after they used the hand scanners on them.

Well... if it's only 6 months old, at least I think you'd be able to at least get a warranty replacement from Suunto?

OE2X · Feb 26, 2006

Looking at it right now. How do I pull the battery from it?

OE2X · Feb 26, 2006

mike_s:
Did anyone get near it with one of those metal detector hand scanners? We had several pieces of electronic magnetic media computer equipment damaged/destroyed after they used the hand scanners on them.

Well... if it's only 6 months old, at least I think you'd be able to at least get a warranty replacement from Suunto?

No it went through the x-ray machine instead. It also locked up 2 hours before getting on the plane.

Cacia · Feb 26, 2006

well, the girl method would be to put it underwater. and shake it a little.

Diver Dennis · Feb 26, 2006

I'm downloading the manual right now.

Diver Dennis · Feb 26, 2006

PM sent but the manual says the battery has to be replaced by a dealer, unlike the models I have.

Jorbar1551 · Feb 26, 2006

drop it from 3 feet. If that doesnt work, give it to me

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