Introduction
This guide directs the user in removing the back cover and battery. Keep in mind that this replacement requires generous prying and a consideration of tiny and delicate parts.
What you need
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On the back cover use a plastic opening tool to remove the green tape retaining the battery.
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Use the ESD safe tweezers to push the connector and metal shroud out from the back of the connector.
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Remove the third and fourth wires from the right of the connector (as seen when looking from the angle in the photo). They should be red and black respectively.
The third and fourth wires from both sides are red and black. Make sure you are removing the ones that connect to the battery.
Also, the directions about pudding vs pulling the wires is confusing. I tried pushing them out like the picture shows, and I DEFINITELY removed the metal shroud. It’s very tiny, and was a bear to get back in.
The base of each of the wires fits tightly into a groove where it joins the connector. I lifted there with my tweezers and the writers came out easily, leaving the metal shroud in place.
the metal shroud has two U-shaped metal retainers that cut the wire sheath to make a connection. The wire sheath forms a friction fit in the groove where the wire enters the connector.
In short, pull the wire up out of the groove, instead of pulling in the same direction used to remove the connector from its socket. Pull 90 degrees from the direction used to remove the connector from the socket. Definitely don’t push from the backside of the socket.
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Remove the green tape on the back of the battery, it can be reused later.
Why didn,t he tell us where to get replacement Battery
Re-assembly is not straightforward either! Apparently there are different batteries that can be used too. I have seen a video using a rectangular replacement, and desoldering the battery wires, though I have followed the method shown here. Still waiting to fully prove operation after repair.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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If anyone is looking for the replacement battery for the Approach S2 it can be found here:
Replacement Battery for Garmin Approach S2
It also included the T5 Torx and Opening Tools that are needed.
Step 6 shows 2 red wires each with a free end. One of these red wires has the non free end connected to the charging circuit terminal but there is no mention in Step 6 of disconnecting this wire or where the free end is connected to.
This is a great tutorial for the S2. In my case I accidentally dropped one metal shroud (referred to in Step 5). I scoured the area on my hands and knees to no avail. Can you direct me to where I might obtain this part?or perhaps the entire connector? Thank you….
Hi, Where the !&&* Can I buy a Replacement Battery for The Garmin S2 Golf watch.????.
Gregory, I got my replacement via Amazon (UK). Battery came from Germany in about 1 week. Not cheap, but a lot cheaper than a new watch.
Good tutorial. I just fixed a friend's S2 with a 402030 sized (rectangular) battery which gives a lot more room to fit the wires back in, and is readily available cheaply.
BTW he'd also ruined the memory formatting, probably from letting windows try to 'repair' it :( Factory reset doesn't help at all once the partition is messed up. and Garmin Express will not find the watch. Never allow windows to attempt to repair your Garmin...
I connected the watch up under Linux and ran 'sudo gparted' - selected the garmin drive and reformated the partition as FAT16. Perfect, Garmin express recognised the watch immediately and allowed a full software and course update.
Does anyone replace batteries as part of their business?
The bracelet on the same side as the S2 logo must be removed as well. 2 very small allen wrenches must be used to removed the bracelet screw.
Thomas Glasgow - Reply
And these allen wrenches are not included in the battery replacement kit sold by Amazon!
Jack McCullars - Reply