suunto stinger battery

about how long does the battery last on a suunto stinger?

Sorry man, you can't replace the battery on a Stinger, send it to me when the batt dies..........

i've had mine a bit more than 2 years now and still haven't had to change batteries.

about how long does it take to get the stinger back from suunto for a battery change

Suunto says you should get it changed every two years or 200 dives. However, since it is not user changable, most people end up getting it changed early right before that big dive trip!!!

i just sent mine in after 2 1/2 years and i got it back in about 2 weeks

i reacon more like 100 dives

Not long enough. Change it yourself...
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...

I send mine in every year. I had 314 dives last year. This year I have 200 so far. And the dives average 60 mins but the temp is 80-84. I think the manual says cold water uses up more batteries. Works pretty good for me. After Christmas holiday dives I send it in for a week so when I get back home my Stinger will be there in another couple days.

seanpretty:

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...

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Very informative steps, thanks for the guideline. But since I do not have the appropriate tools to disassemble (and assemble) it, I guess my first battery change would have to go to the authorized shop until I acquire enough materials for doing that myself.

Anyway, during last week's dive trip my Stinger started to show battery low warning but not all the time, only once in a while during diving. I've used it only for about 100 dives and the first time I switched it on was in December 2003. When I switched on to Air mode, the battery level shows 3 bar... is it enough for another dives, like about 6 or 10 more dives?

p/s : I can't remember where I keep the original manual, where I remember it states the number of days/dives before the battery really needs a replacement. Do I have time for a few more dives this weekend before sending it next week for battery change?


Thanks.