Shearwater GF Battery replacement

Nailer99 · 23rd March 2008, 16:48

OK, so- I figured out from the website that I have to remove the faceplate on my GF to replace the battery. I did that. All I see is a wee little tiny battery in the upper right corner- is that what I replace? it seems sort of stuck there under a small metal bracket and doesn't want to come out. When I started to reach for a screwdriver to pry it out with, the alarm bells in my head went off, and, against all my instincts, I realized that I ought to break down and ask for advice.....(I must be getting older)

divetheworld · 23rd March 2008, 17:52

When the need arises to replace the handset battery, the following instructions should be followed.
The ten screws should be removed carefully using a No.1 Pozidrive screwdriver. The outer four corners should be removed last.
Once the clear cover has been removed and the legend plate put to one side, the main display board is visible.
The two screws in the picture below at the top right and bottom left of the board should be removed. Be careful not to touch any components or the LCD display.
Ensure you are adequately grounded, by using an antistatic wristband or similar connected to an adequate earth. Do not directly touch any board components. Gently prise the highlighted connectors from the board. There are three in total, the far right being small.
Once the board has been lifted out of the way, the SAFT LS14500 3.6v battery can clearly be seen. Replacement of the battery is straight forward, however correct battery polarity must be strictly observed.

Re-assembly of the handset is the reverse of these instructions. Ensure all dirt and debris is excluded from the inside of the handset and the ’O’ ring is clean and very lightly lubricated.

Look carefully under the pictures and you will see a PDF document you can download and keep with comprehensive instructions.

If you are not happy to do this, we can carry out battery replacement for a small charge.

**Fun Under Pressure** · 23rd March 2008, 19:25

Great, many thanks.

Cheers Markku

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"DIR is the nanny state for divers who cannot think on their own" Ron Micjan

divetheworld · 23rd March 2008, 19:56

No probs, we love to help.

P.S. Dont worry about giving green. I got plenty....

Nailer99 · 23rd March 2008, 19:59

Quote: (Originally Posted by divetheworld)

When the need arises to replace the handset battery, the following instructions should be followed.
The ten screws should be removed carefully using a No.1 Pozidrive screwdriver. The outer four corners should be removed last.
Once the clear cover has been removed and the legend plate put to one side, the main display board is visible.
The two screws in the picture below at the top right and bottom left of the board should be removed. Be careful not to touch any components or the LCD display.
Ensure you are adequately grounded, by using an antistatic wristband or similar connected to an adequate earth. Do not directly touch any board components. Gently prise the highlighted connectors from the board. There are three in total, the far right being small.
Once the board has been lifted out of the way, the SAFT LS14500 3.6v battery can clearly be seen. Replacement of the battery is straight forward, however correct battery polarity must be strictly observed.

Re-assembly of the handset is the reverse of these instructions. Ensure all dirt and debris is excluded from the inside of the handset and the ’O’ ring is clean and very lightly lubricated.

Look carefully under the pictures and you will see a PDF document you can download and keep with comprehensive instructions.

If you are not happy to do this, we can carry out battery replacement for a small charge.

Green sent- thanks a lot!

Nailer99 · 23rd March 2008, 20:00

Ooops- well, now you have one more!

Ben Field · 23rd March 2008, 20:28

IME- Change battery every 6months.

I inadvertantly got almost 18months out of one in the first rather slow year of diving, when it went, it went fast.

Nailer99 · 23rd March 2008, 21:31

Cool- mission accomplished- thanks again for the help! fwiw, I did a couple searches, and found nothing about this topic- now, this thread will pop up if someone searches for it.

I keep my backilight on constant- I dive in dark, murky water most of the time, and it's great just having it on when you're task-loaded. Maybe that's why it didn't last too long; but the replacement just cost me 14.99 @ Radio Shack. No complaints from me, even if I do end up changing it twice a year.

SkubaJim · 19th April 2008, 20:48

My Shearwater doesnt look like the pics. I followed the directions, took the face off, the two screws out and gently lifted up the electronics expecting to see a battery. NO. No disconnects for the board either. Under the electronics is a black flat plastic continuation of the case with the wires (which are soldered to the electronics) dissappearing through the plastic into apparently the next dimension. Now what? This is a brand new SW with only 3 or 4 dives on it. The display went blank and I would guess the first way to troubleshoot it is to change the battery.

sailor · 19th April 2008, 23:33

Quote: (Originally Posted by SkubaJim)

My Shearwater doesnt look like the pics. I followed the directions, took the face off, the two screws out and gently lifted up the electronics expecting to see a battery. NO. No disconnects for the board either. Under the electronics is a black flat plastic continuation of the case with the wires (which are soldered to the electronics) dissappearing through the plastic into apparently the next dimension. Now what? This is a brand new SW with only 3 or 4 dives on it. The display went blank and I would guess the first way to troubleshoot it is to change the battery.

In this case i believe your computer is not a GF but a Pursuit.
The Pursuit's battery compartment is in the top part of the computer accessable thru a cover on the right side. You can open it with a coin.

23rd March 2008, 16:48	#1 (permalink)
Nailer99 Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 167	Shearwater GF Battery replacement OK, so- I figured out from the website that I have to remove the faceplate on my GF to replace the battery. I did that. All I see is a wee little tiny battery in the upper right corner- is that what I replace? it seems sort of stuck there under a small metal bracket and doesn't want to come out. When I started to reach for a screwdriver to pry it out with, the alarm bells in my head went off, and, against all my instincts, I realized that I ought to break down and ask for advice.....(I must be getting older)
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23rd March 2008, 19:25	#3 (permalink)
Fun Under Pressure Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 582	Re: Shearwater Battery replacement Great, many thanks. Cheers Markku __________________________________________________ ________________ "DIR is the nanny state for divers who cannot think on their own" Ron Micjan
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23rd March 2008, 19:56	#4 (permalink)
divetheworld Dive porn pimp Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Classic Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Leeds, England Posts: 1,522	Re: Shearwater Battery replacement No probs, we love to help. P.S. Dont worry about giving green. I got plenty.... __________________ Self praise is no reccomendation. Dont try to be a great man, just be a man and let history be the judge of you. CHECK OUT OUR INTERWEBS FOR CUSTOM REBREATHER UPGRADES *WWW.NARKEDAT90.CO.UK* *http://www.grpservices.com/pursuit/* Supporting Shearwater Research Products in Europe Last edited by divetheworld : 23rd March 2008 at 19:59.
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23rd March 2008, 19:59	#5 (permalink)
Nailer99 Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 167	Re: Shearwater Battery replacement Quote: (Originally Posted by divetheworld) When the need arises to replace the handset battery, the following instructions should be followed. The ten screws should be removed carefully using a No.1 Pozidrive screwdriver. The outer four corners should be removed last. Once the clear cover has been removed and the legend plate put to one side, the main display board is visible. The two screws in the picture below at the top right and bottom left of the board should be removed. Be careful not to touch any components or the LCD display. Ensure you are adequately grounded, by using an antistatic wristband or similar connected to an adequate earth. Do not directly touch any board components. Gently prise the highlighted connectors from the board. There are three in total, the far right being small. Once the board has been lifted out of the way, the SAFT LS14500 3.6v battery can clearly be seen. Replacement of the battery is straight forward, however correct battery polarity must be strictly observed. Re-assembly of the handset is the reverse of these instructions. Ensure all dirt and debris is excluded from the inside of the handset and the ’O’ ring is clean and very lightly lubricated. Look carefully under the pictures and you will see a PDF document you can download and keep with comprehensive instructions. If you are not happy to do this, we can carry out battery replacement for a small charge. Green sent- thanks a lot!
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23rd March 2008, 20:00	#6 (permalink)
Nailer99 Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 167	Re: Shearwater Battery replacement Ooops- well, now you have one more!
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23rd March 2008, 20:28	#7 (permalink)
Ben Field CK+Shearwater Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London, England Posts: 1,451	Re: Shearwater Battery replacement IME- Change battery every 6months. I inadvertantly got almost 18months out of one in the first rather slow year of diving, when it went, it went fast. __________________ www.hugsac.org.uk Beware Fridge Suck
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23rd March 2008, 21:31	#8 (permalink)
Nailer99 Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 167	Re: Shearwater Battery replacement Cool- mission accomplished- thanks again for the help! fwiw, I did a couple searches, and found nothing about this topic- now, this thread will pop up if someone searches for it. I keep my backilight on constant- I dive in dark, murky water most of the time, and it's great just having it on when you're task-loaded. Maybe that's why it didn't last too long; but the replacement just cost me 14.99 @ Radio Shack. No complaints from me, even if I do end up changing it twice a year. Last edited by Nailer99 : 23rd March 2008 at 21:32. Reason: spleling erorz
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19th April 2008, 20:48	#9 (permalink)
SkubaJim New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 10	Re: Shearwater Battery replacement My Shearwater doesnt look like the pics. I followed the directions, took the face off, the two screws out and gently lifted up the electronics expecting to see a battery. NO. No disconnects for the board either. Under the electronics is a black flat plastic continuation of the case with the wires (which are soldered to the electronics) dissappearing through the plastic into apparently the next dimension. Now what? This is a brand new SW with only 3 or 4 dives on it. The display went blank and I would guess the first way to troubleshoot it is to change the battery. __________________ SkubaJim http://www.cafepress.com/addhelium (My brother created these designs)
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19th April 2008, 23:33	#10 (permalink)
sailor New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other CCR Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Dolphin Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: UAE Posts: 43	Re: Shearwater Battery replacement Quote: (Originally Posted by SkubaJim) My Shearwater doesnt look like the pics. I followed the directions, took the face off, the two screws out and gently lifted up the electronics expecting to see a battery. NO. No disconnects for the board either. Under the electronics is a black flat plastic continuation of the case with the wires (which are soldered to the electronics) dissappearing through the plastic into apparently the next dimension. Now what? This is a brand new SW with only 3 or 4 dives on it. The display went blank and I would guess the first way to troubleshoot it is to change the battery. In this case i believe your computer is not a GF but a Pursuit. The Pursuit's battery compartment is in the top part of the computer accessable thru a cover on the right side. You can open it with a coin.
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