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Garmin Fenix 2: Why doesn't my Garmin Fenix 2 battery last all day?

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:27:32 -0700

I charge my watch all night, by midday the battery level is extremely low and dies shortly after. How can I fix this?

⟐ Answered January 29, 2026 at 16:27 MST

Garmin Vivoactive 3: GPS signal not found

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 08:00:11 -0700

My watch never finds the GPS signal

⟐ Commented January 27, 2026 at 8:00 MST

Garmin fenix 6X Sapphire: Sourcing a new battery from reliable venders

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 09:25:53 -0700

I'm looking into replacing the battery of my Garmin Fenix 6x Pro and would like to make sure I have a new battery with the same performance as the old, same mAh rating, brand name, and reliable. I'm happy to pay extra to make sure it's good, new, and safe. After all I'm strapping this to my wrist.

What I'm finding on obvious stores like Amazon and eBay so far isn't giving me confidence. How can I make sure I'm tracking down the right equipment and not cheap temu knockoff or used garbage?

Garmin Smartwatch: Garmin forerunner 235 screen repair

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 12:09:30 -0700

Hi. My farm in forerunner 235 screen is cracked and needs replacing. The display etc is working fine. Do you have replacement screens for this watch?

⟐ Commented August 07, 2025 at 12:09 MST

Garmin Fenix 5x: Garmin Fenix 5X not turning on – Battery reads 0V, need advice

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 19:49:28 -0700

I picked up a Garmin Fenix 5X in excellent physical condition at a flea market for an insanely cheap price. The catch is—it won’t power on at all. From what I can tell, it hasn’t been turned on or charged in a very long time.

I opened it up and found no signs of corrosion, damage, or tampering—it looks untouched, and I’m pretty sure I’m the first one to ever open it. The battery is completely cold and reads 0.00V on the multimeter. I’m planning to order a replacement battery soon.

But here’s my main question: can a Garmin watch (specifically the Fenix 5X) with a completely flat/dead battery refuse to boot or respond at all, even when plugged into the charger? Or should I suspect something else?

Really appreciate your help in advance.

⟐ Answer unaccepted June 27, 2025 at 19:49 MST

Garmin Smartwatch: garmin d2 air x10 battery replacement

Tue, 13 May 2025 10:59:46 -0700

anyone knows if its possible to change the battery on my garmin watch and where i open it ?

Garmin fenix 6X Sapphire: Vibration motor replacement piece

Mon, 12 May 2025 01:46:52 -0700

Hello

I need to replace the vibration motor system as mine got faulty. Where can I find the piece of equipment ?

Thanks

⟐ Commented May 12, 2025 at 1:46 MST

Garmin Vívoactive 4: Battery Replacement for Vivoactive 4

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 21:11:00 -0700

Is there anyone out there that can change the battery on my Vivoactive 4? I live in Canada but could ship it anywhere needed.

⟐ Answered January 15, 2025 at 21:11 MST

Garmin Forerunner 735XT: How can I replace the battery

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 02:59:22 -0700

I like my Garmin Forerunner 735XT. Have been using it for running for 6 years. The battery life has deteriorated and I would like to know if it is possible to replace the battery.

⟐ Answered November 21, 2024 at 2:59 MST

Garmin Vivoactive 3: Why is my touchscreen not responding

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 21:07:25 -0700

Woke up this morning and found that my screen is not responding to anything

Garmin Fenix 3: Stuck on Garmin logo

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 17:45:36 -0700

I have a garmin fenix 3 that is stuck on the garmin logo screen after attempting to charge after about 3 months of being dead. I can turn it off holding holding the light button and it always returns to this screen. I have tried holding down the lap button upon restart for hard reset and always just boots to the same garmin logo screen. I have tried pairing to garmin express and garmin web updater but the device can not be found on either.

Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Garmin Fenix 5: Elelvation not recording on Fenix 5

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 20:38:24 -0700

The elevation on my Garmin Fenix 5 does not record during an activity. I have followed Garmin instruction re cleaning the port and calibrating and the watch seems to calibrate fine when not being used to record an activity. But during both run and cycling activities outdoors it records zero elevation variation throughout the activities. Any advice would be appreciated TIA

⟐ Answered September 17, 2024 at 20:38 MST

Garmin Fenix 3: Can I replace a malfunctioning weather sensor?

Sat, 27 Apr 2024 05:55:04 -0700

Hi, I have this unpleasant situation with my Fenix 3 w/ OS 8.9, which I’ve bought just 3 years ago: suddenly , I can’t get temp, pressure or altitude readings, just a dash or nothing in return. Trying to calibrate the altitude manually will result in a ‘calibration failed’ message. The GPS method returns the altitude from sats but can’t set it either (same fail message).

So, GPS, compass and everything else are working just fine, all except this all-in-one ‘weather’ sensor - for temp&airpressure - that comes solded on the chasis, separated from the motherboard and connected through 3 pins.

Outside cleaning/rinsing of the sensor inlet ports and factory defaults didn’t solve anything.

As warranty expired and Garmin policy exclude service (allegedly), is there any way to fix this? :)

Thank you

⟐ Commented April 27, 2024 at 5:55 MST

Garmin Vivosmart: Vivosmart crystal replacement fix

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 15:35:03 -0700

Is the crystal for vivosmart HR still available anywhere

Garmin forerunner 945: Screen repair question, which screen is right?

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 16:02:02 -0700

I recently bought a replacement screen for my Garmin Forerunner 945. After opening my watch, the backs of the screen are different. The replacement screen doesn't have this black layer and extra ribbon cable. What is the deal here? (the one in my hand is the original broken one)

⟐ Commented March 22, 2024 at 16:02 MST

Garmin Smartwatch: How to procure a Replacement touchscreen, for the First Avenger?

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 19:07:27 -0700

I'm attempting to get a replacement screen (via service or actual good) on a First Avenger Garmin smartwatch.

Garmin Vivoactive 3: Garmin Vivoactive 3 battery drain

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 09:35:47 -0700

Hi guys, I see that many users complain about fast battery discharge from 100% to 0% in a day or even less. Reportedly the problem appeared after the firmware update 6.2 and with the FW 7.54 it is still there. All sorts of resets and reboots do not solve it. All IQ apps removed. Garmin support can only offer a substitution for a refurbished item fro 99 USD, which does not look like a solution. Any ideas how to help? Thanks.

⟐ Commented January 09, 2024 at 9:35 MST

Garmin Vivoactive 3: The heart rate does not show

Tue, 26 Dec 2023 16:49:28 -0700

The smartwatch stopped showing heart rate , the pulsing green lights have stopped working. The steps counter however is working and time is shown correctly. Any suggestions ?

⟐ Commented December 26, 2023 at 16:49 MST

garmin vivoactive 3 music: Watchstrap bridge post snapped off

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 07:49:39 -0700

With one watchstrap bridge post having snapped off leaving watchstrap unsecurable, could a new top body(?) be fitted and at what cost?

⟐ Answered November 30, 2023 at 7:49 MST

garmin vivoactive 3 music: Where can I buy a new screen and how to replace it?

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 13:50:49 -0700

Hi there'.

My new garmin vivoactive 3 music watch got cracked and I want to replace it, what can I do about it?

⟐ Commented October 27, 2023 at 13:50 MST