Changing the battery on a Garmin cadence sensor

A short video to describe how to change the battery on a pedal mounted Garmin cadence sensor.
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[@adamrayner5365]

Amazing tip, worked a dream!

[@Thankful_n_Grateful]

Should show if not have magnet

[@denyscalvin7975]

The close-up image of the battery cover helped me spot how the battery contacts (which came out with the battery when I removed it) should be oriented inside the cover!

[@CyclingLabs]

Ah yes, I had the same problem with the speed sensor - glad I could be of help

[@MsShamma96]

The close up rant helped but the darn device is the worse to close I’m so frustrated,

[@EagleLogic]

I had the same problem!

[@EagleLogic]

I had the same problem!

[@drazenstefanovic6122]

@@CyclingLabshey can you tell me please does this whit sticker should be removed when I first time
Installing
New cadence sensor??thank in advantage..

[@tracitrubiano7558]

Thank you so much. I was having trouble getting the battery out. I tried the magnet method and the battery flew out as the magnet approached it without me even touching the device.

[@CyclingLabs]

Glad it helped

[@JamesSocialCycling]

Magnet🤦‍♂️🤓👌💕

[@MauricioMtb123]

Is 2032?

[@CyclingLabs]

An Gel Yes, it’s 2032, didn’t realise I hadn’t said what battery type. If you closely at 2:17 you can see it on the battery.

[@poohgirl920]

Using a magnet to remove the batter was a life saver! Thanks for that tip!

[@CyclingLabs]

You're welcome!

[@ds6497]

Changed my battery today and for the life of me I can't lock the battery cover into position. Just keeps popping out every time I turn it to lock no matter how hard I press. Anyone else had this issue?

[@MsShamma96]

Did you figure it out I’m so frustrated that a company like garmin has to make something so simple so darn difficult, I want to throw it against a wall 🤬🤬🤬

[@nss9701]

They do this on purpose so you would give up and buy a new one; they don't want us replacing batteries.

[@MsShamma96]

This whole battery piece sucks. If I had known it was going to be this hard to put the darn battery back on I would have not bought it. The thing won’t close

[@CyclingLabs]

I struggled as well - try doing it without the battery to get the hang of it - will make it much easier once you've got the battery in.

[@mariowillems1079]

@@CyclingLabs Mine doesn't even close without battery, absolutely rubbish device. Can you pair another brands cadence sensor to a Garmin 530?

[@CyclingLabs]

@@mariowillems1079 Whilst I don’t have direct experience with off brand sensors, my understanding is that any ant+ sensor should work. There is an FAQ page on the Garmin website which supports this suggestion.

[@watchmykicksllc]

Um, what kind of battery?

[@CyclingLabs]

Flawless Films LLC Didn’t realise that I hadn’t mentioned the battery type -it’s a CR2032. If you look closely at 2:17 mark you’ll see the battery type on the battery.

[@KevinHigginsSr]

Sure, the magnet trick is clever... but that CAN'T be the recommended/only solution. I can't get the battery out with anything and don't have a magnet! What a ridiculous design!

[@WhiteRook913]

Thank you very much. I liked your trick with the magnet.

[@CyclingLabs]

Glad you found it useful - makes the effort of making the video worthwhile.

[@aurelienlucas3367]

@@CyclingLabs same here, thanks for the tip !

[@pb9744]

Sensational tip - thanks

[@CyclingLabs]

My pleasure - glad it was of use to you.

[@julianjones4659]

Managed to change the battery eventually when the magnet and the battery housing fell on the floor releasing the battery

[@groundedinfirstprinciples383]

Perfect

[@CyclingLabs]

Thanks - glad you found it useful

[@sleekslayerz]

Nice short perfect video. Thanks for all the help and saving all the time

[@CyclingLabs]

My pleasure, glad you found it useful.

[@radioturf9269]

Coupe toi les ongles la prochaine fois mais sinon la vidéo aide

[@davidrowe8747]

Very helpful, thank you. I just purchased a new cadence sensor (so I don't have to keep moving the one I have from trainer bike to outside bike). exactly
I'm thinking (hoping) it's just the battery - the sensor is only a year old and CR2302 batteries seem to power everything else for absolutely ages, so I was surprised that apparently they only last a year in the Garmin cadence sensor.

[@davidrowe8747]

Just replaced the battery and it works again! Funny how coincidence plays with your mind - I removed the old cadence sensor (physically, and from my Garmin and Zwift profiles) to test the new one, and then when the old one wouldn't work, I assumed it was something I had done wrong. Fate playing tricks with me.

[@melbman43]

Thank you very much, I normally just get mine changed when I get the bike serviced, but tried it for the first time. BTW, all I had to do was just tap the battery cap, and out fell the old battery.

[@CyclingLabs]

Sounds like the battery cap may not have been properly secured from your last service. At least you'll now be able to do it and check it yourself.

[@markuszadra8225]

thanks!

[@amp3458]

My battery flap won’t close, why is this ?

[@CyclingLabs]

Sometimes you may need to push down on the battery cover to get the machanism to lock in place properly.

[@MsShamma96]

You are not alone, just opened my box and I’m about to lose my mind

[@jue1908]

Thx for the tip

[@CyclingLabs]

My pleasure - I hope you found it useful