My D3 battery died, now what?

[DiverTodd]

Well, it was inevitable, I suppose....the battery in my D3 finally crapped out. So, what are my options? Will a jeweler even know what to DO with this thing? I really HATE the thought of sending it in to have the battery replaced...

Todd

 

[feign]

The D3 has a user replaceable battery. It is really easy and I have done mine twice. You can order replacements with a new o-ring at the deeperblue store for cheap.

lee

 

[watts]

Your local chemist or drug store usually has the batteries.I just use a coin and open it up swap it and thats it. It should keep your max dive and clear everything else.

Nat

 

[DiverTodd]

Wow, and that's it? That IS easy! lol

Todd

 

[apneaboy]

You can just swap the battery but If you go to a reputable dive shop (deeperblue for instance) to get the battery you should ask for a service pack for a few quid that includes an o-ring, and a new protective case. Its worth an extra couple of quid for piece of mind.

Then just keep your fingers crossed

 

[demasoni]

I went to Long's drugstore and bought a Duracell 2032 battery (medical) for $2 and replaced the battery right there at the watch/photo counter. The staff provided me with little flathead screwdrivers to pry off the cap once I used a penny to twist the cap to the open position. I have changed the battery about 5 times in two years with no problems. I lubed the o-ring once in two years with silicone grease.

Just be sure that when you twist the cap to the open position with a coin or something, you push in as much as you twist. If you just twist, you can strip the cap a bit, but it still works.

 

[cdavis]

Be careful the first time, the cap can get stuck, probably because of twisting without pushing in hard enough, Unirdna had that problem, finally use a dremel tool. Mine is stuck too, and its about time for replacement. Wish me luck.

Connor