D9 Transmitter battery???

[paramedic paul]

Hi all, i've had a quick look at a few websites but can't find the info i'm after.

My D9 integrated transmitter needs a new battery (i think), the computer occasionally lost the signal in Plymouth and showed "fail" where the remaining gas display should be. When I moved my arm back towards the transmitter it picked up the signal and all was hunky dory for a bit and then happened again.

Has anyone changed the battery in the transmitter????? It's supposed to be user changeable but i'm useless at stuff like that or, does anyone have any idea of the cost for a shop to do it?????

TIA

[BJ]

It's easy enough to change but I had a great deal of trouble getting the right battery. Got it from Suunto in the end. Make sure you put it in the right way round!!!

[paramedic paul]

Originally Posted by BJ

Make sure you put it in the right way round!!!

Oh I'm getting worried, I can see disaster happening!

Cheers for the info, i'll have a look at the website for the battery kit!

[yazzyfooty]

Originally Posted by paramedic paul

Oh I'm getting worried, I can see disaster happening!

Cheers for the info, i'll have a look at the website for the battery kit!

Paul
I know Mark Davies had the same problem and he was advised by one dive centre at an inland quarry that you couldnt change the battery. Luckily he didnt listen to them and went to his LDS whereby he bought a new battery and O ring and replace it himself. It was tested today out at Anglesey and all was fine and no more fail sign.

[paramedic paul]

Oh no, thats 2 responses that say I can change it myself. I'll lose face if I don't at least try now won't I, Won't I?

Cheers Yaz

[thehappychappy]

I even managed to change mine myself and the only DIY I can do is superglue my fingers together.

It really is easy to change.


Davie

[BJ]

Carefully remove four small cross-head screws with the correct size screwdriver. Let the cover pop off the main part. Replace battery with a new one the same size, type and rotation (polarity). Check the O-ring. I bet it's perfect and doesn't need replacing. Squeeze the cover back on. Carefully replace screws using the original threads cut in the plastic whilst holding the two parts squeezed together. Job done.

[BJ]

I take it all back! I have just been told by a man from a certain computer manufacturer that this battery is NOT meant to be user-changeable so SEND IT BACK TO SUUNTO for replacement before you break something!!!!


...and Is my face red?

[paramedic paul]

Cheers for that, TBH I haven't got round to it anyway as yet. I had a pootle at Stoney the other day as discussed on here and didn't have any problems this time.

I'll get it sorted soonest!!

[applepie]

I've changed my battery on it twice in the past few years and nothing wrong with it.

I've replaced the O-ring once because it was frayed.

For peace of mind, send it back.

Or else get a battery for 5.99GBP (used to be alot cheaper!) CR14250CBL Size 1/2AA 3V hxxp://www.smallbattery.company.org.uk/sbc_cr1-2aa_lithium.htm

The picture is the older one they used to send which also works (but note the polarities are reversed), the one I recently got from them is the EEMB version (identical to the one you get from Suunto)

It really is just a case of taking the 4 screws off, remove batt but new one in (check polarity), check O-ring, seal and screw back.