I just ordered a new Garmin 310XT. My old 205 has bit the dustand will not hold a charge for more than 1 hour or so. What do you do with your old ones? Trash? Sell? Donate?
I have only had two watches in my four years of running, the first of which (a basic digital watch) I keep in my running bag as a spare. Not sure if that is an option for you with it only holding a charge for an hour but in a pinch that may be all you need.
They're laying around somewhere. In the past I've donated them to other runners in need. My Nike+ is resting on the nightstand as my alarm.
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I've noticed that my 205 is starting to lose charge. Can they be repaired, battery replaced, or should I just plan on a new toy for Christmas?
In response to the question, I have my 205 and a basic running watch. I wear it when I don't need to measure distance, since it's always charged and ready to go.
I've noticed that my 205 is starting to lose charge. Can they be repaired, battery replaced, or should I just plan on a new toy for Christmas? In response to the question, I have my 205 and a basic running watch. I wear it when I don't need to measure distance, since it's always charged and ready to go.
I posted this same question over in the Gears forum and someone posted a link to a guy that will replace the battery. Too bad I already ordered the 310. So maybe I'll get the battery replaced and keep it as a spare.
Super B****
If it's basically ineffective, toss it.
Otherwise... keep it. I have four Garmins, and yes, I use them all.
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Refurbished Hip
I had the battery of my 205 replaced. I sent it to some guy on eBay (seems sketchy, but I knew others who had done it too with good results.) Works like new again!
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Labrat
If it's basically ineffective, toss it. Otherwise... keep it. I have four Garmins, and yes, I use them all.
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Haven't had the problem. The 2 year old FR10 is still ticking for 3 or 4 hours. I'd be in trouble if I ever ran a FM.
Caretaker/Overlook Hotel
I'm about 100% sure this will jinx it but my 305 has been solid for a few years now. I still get a good few hours (up to 4, I think) as I've taken it on long bike rides.
I can see 2 and/or maybe even 3 Garmins but 4???
Just couldn't bring yourself to return the other 3 as duplicate gifts??
Randy
I replaced the battery in my 305. It wasn't that hard. Just found a vid on the internetz and went to work. And the replacement battery has more capacity than the original. The downside is I wrecked the speaker (it wasn't loud enough anyway) and if I use it in a down pour, a bit of water always gets under the screen. It dries completely afterwards.
You could try to replace it and then have it as a backup unit.