Changed my Vyper battery

[tzeyap]

I decided to have a go at changing the battery of my Vyper after getting a quote of $55 for a change of battery.

It was real easy !!! Took me all of 10 minutes .This is what I did :

1. Turn black plastic locking bezel 10 degress clockwise.
2. Removed clear plastic cover
3. Replaced with new battery (cost $2.00)
4. Lubricated O-ring with silicone grease
5. Repositioned o-ring and clear plastic cover
6. Replaced and locked by turning locking bezel anti-clockwise.

I did not change the o-ring as I had a good look and it looked fine. I was wondering if any of you guys out there have reused the o-ring as I did and whether you experienced any problems. I am considering hunting down a new 0-ring before taking it in the water.

 

[scubajay]

Did you know that Aqualung is giving away free batteries for their Suunto computers, see the following thread.

http://www.scubaboard.com/showthread.php?t=149536

 

[eckybay]

The free batteries are only for those registering new purchases.
From the Aqualung website.
"In order to receive the Online Warranty Registration Bonus, the product warranty must be registered online within 30 days after purchase."

 

[Gradyk]

If I were you I'd replace the o-ring. I did on my Vytec. The manual states to use a 1.78 X 31.47 (70 durameter) This converts to a 2-026 The o-ring cost about 8 cents, too cheap not to replace.