Timex Watch Battery Latch removal and replacement Ironman, Expedition, etc.
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- Опубліковано 14 тра 2010
- Here is how you remove a timex watch battery latch that does not have a screw. The video is a little dark but when it comes time to take off the latch you get a clear shot of it. Please post your watch model so others can easily find this video. Thank you!
A commenter noted that "if you put the backplate on in the wrong orientation, the watch will not beep when it's supposed to. The text should be facing up so that the top of the text is right-side up if you flip it over right to left (as opposed to a coin where text is right side up if you flip bottom to top). Found this one out the hard way."
If you are interested in what I used to make it waterproof again, I used a can of silicone spray (like you would get at a car parts store) Put a little bit into a bottle cap and then used a small screwdriver to dip it in the silicone and then dab it around on both sides of the o-ring. I am sure you could probably take the o-ring out and use your fingers or a qtip to spread it as well.
Here are some of the watches that use this latch (please post your watch type to help others)
-T5E411 Ironman Triathlon Sleek 75 Lap OVA Sports Watch
-Timex Expedition
- Ironman 30-Lap T5K268UM
- old T54281
- Ironman Triathlon Fitness Monitor (comes with a HR monitor)
- Timex Marathon T5E311
- Timex Expedition M540 Vibration Alarm
- Expedition 867 K9
A commenter noted that "if you put the backplate on in the wrong orientation, the watch will not beep when it's supposed to. The text should be facing up so that the top of the text is right-side up if you flip it over right to left (as opposed to a coin where text is right side up if you flip bottom to top). Found this one out the hard way."
Please order parts and batteries for your watch from amazon here
www.amazon.com/?&tag=pelhamca...
Truly the only explanation on the Internet of the 'unlatch' instructions for the cr-2016 battery on the Timex. Much more elegant than what I did, which was pry up near the perimiter and slide the battery out, and the replacement in; careful to keep the 'feelers' on the underside (-) of the battery. Thank you for sharing.
I couldn't have changed my battery without your help and video because of the latch! Wonderful explanation. Thanks
Thanks for taking the time to show this. I would never have guessed to pull the sticker or how to release the latches. Successfully changed the battery.
I looked all over the internet and you are the only one who explained this important step. Thank you!
Thanks! I wasn't quite sure how to proceed and this video showed me exactly what I needed to do. Now my wife thinks I'm her hero! Thanks again.
You are a gentleman and a scholar, thank you for posting this video so I can replace the battery on my son’s watch.
Thanks so much! I have a Timex Ironman from 2008 that was dead. Thanks to you, I brought it back to life and saved the $$ and hassle of finding a new running watch.
Thank you so much! Clear, concise video that helped me replace my battery (women's Ironman W-105), after an unsuccessful search for instructions.
Found my way here today to do just this. The text articles weren't nearly as helpful as a demo. Appreciate you!
Your guidance is excellent. It kept me from breaking my Classic. I was expecting super-tiny screws, like the older models.
Thank you so much. The written instructions I found were useless compared to your very clear video.
Bro! Thank you so much for, "Paying it Forward" and helping others like me. I've made a lot of helpful vids on UA-cam and it's people like you (and me) that really help others. I'm so stoked. I was trying to figure this one out (it seemed easy) but didn't want to ruin my watch. Thanks to you and your video, I did a great battery swap out. Thanks again. Much appreciated.
Great demo, that is exactly what I needed to know to change my battery, I was stumped before watching this! Thanks.
I've been doing this a long time but never figured out how to get the latch off without bending until this video. Thanks!
Excellent video! I spent a couple minutes and couldn't figure out how to unlatch this. Bless you for posting how -to videos. Great job!
2019 here but this video you posted nearly 9 years ago just saved me buying a new watch or at least destroying the one I was trying to fix! Thank you so much for taking the time to make and post this!
That was EXCELLENT! I don't even know if they make Expeditions anymore. However, my wife' battery needed replacement and I was going nuts about the "latch". Most helpful. One suggestion from an aging, techno-impaired Boomer. A) be very careful in not forcing the latch. Mine bent and I had a heckuva time resending it to exactly the degree necessary for it to catch. and B) keeping in mind the Boomer comment, it would be helpful to explain that (I think...) the extended "wing" for the watch brace matches the slit/indentation at 90° to line up perfectly. Again, THANK YOU!
My Timex Expedition watch's red label on the battery was different from yours. it states "after battery insertion short pads to reset". So I'm going to do further research to find out how to do this. Your video was all the help I needed to get the new battery in. I think you immensely for posting this video as the Walmart I took it to no longer will change the battery for me as they have done in the past. The watch was a gift from my son but he didn't buy it from Walmart but they have changed the battery for me in the past. As soon as I learn how to short the pads I will post a gin. Again, thank you very much?
Excellent video! Thank you. I just could not get that band off that holds in the battery. Thank you for the "pin" tip. Worked like a charm.
I've had Timex Expedition watches before but none had this "lock" on there and I was so annoyed not knowing how to get the battery out.
Glad I found your useful video!
THANK YOU! I thought I was crazy for not being able to figure this out. Glad I'm not alone.