Stinger/Spyder battery toolkit

[stiebs]

Thanks to SB I've saved myself another $65. Last dive my Stinger gave me a low battery warning. Found this thread to give me inspiration, ordered two o-ring and battery kits off ebay for $12, and last night spend 30 minutes making a tool somewhat like the one in this thread. Another 15 minutes carefully doing the job, and its ready to go after less than an hour.

Much better than dropping it off at the LDS, waiting 2-3 weeks for it to be shipped to another city, have the work done and come back to my LDS ready to be picked up. I get charged something like $20 for the battery, $35 for the replacement, and $25 for insured return shipping. Pah!

 

[edotelevizija]

hy, can you please send me pictures of how jou did that removing of ring, i have suunto spyder... but i have problem off removing the ring... thanks in foward..
edo from bosnia
enisic@bih.net.ba

 

[stiebs]

edo, check the thread that I referred to in my last post:
http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/co...stinger-battery-removal-tool-pics-inside.html

 

[maged_mmh]

It is easier than taking to the dive store.
1. The battery is from Radio Shack, CR2430, cost $3.45.
2. Next step take a piece of wood or MDF, a nice hand size, mark 3 points in a triangle 44.6mm (1.75") apart, use a pair of dividers for example. Get 3 allen head screws M4.0, They have a 7mm diameter head, (if you use different size adjust the centre distance by the difference in diameter), drill three 1/8" holes at the points of the triangle and screw in the screws with a hexagon hole for the wrench. This tool removes the bezel on the face of the computer using the little scoops out of the side of it.
3. Remove the screwed bezel.
4. CAREFULLY remove the glass face, there is a small slot at the side to help you.
5. EVEN MORE CAREFULLY remove the small rubber O ring seal and inspect for damage/cracks.
6. Remove the plastic face with all the graphics on it
7. CAREFULLY remove the computer module, take care there is a ribbon tape underneath that you do not disconnect
8. Remove the clip holding in the battery and remove, note the right way up
9. insert new battery
10. replace battery clip
11. most importantly, on the face of the computer there is a tiny reset button. use a needle or paperclip to press. I missed this and spent two days wondering why the 'ACW' was dsplayed permanently. I emailed Suunto and they said it must be defective and post it back to Finland!!!!
10. assembly is the reverse of the above. I used silicone grease on the rubber O ring to prevent nipping and ensure a good seal.

I tested it in the bath first, then did a second pressure test with a 130' (40m)dive!

Sounds complicated because I gave too much detail, but it is easy really. I am taking this time to write it all as I felt ripped off every time I got it replaced....

All I ask is a thank you if you use it...

thanks, helpful indeed.

 

[peterbj7]

Earlier this year I corresponded with olaf@kuehnhold.org in Germany. He makes and sells an all-metal tool for opening the Stinger, and sells it in a kit with O-rings and battery. I almost completed the transaction with him then but for other reasons didn't. I've now written to him to buy the kit but he doesn't reply. Anyone else dealt with him?

 

[CaptainDon]

I have unsuccesfully try to remove the bezel off of my Suunto Stinger.
Got the watch case opener from Harbor Freight alsa it will not open wide enough to work. I also tryed with the M4.o sfrews but was unable to get a solid fit. it Grips then under pressure it spins off. Suggets for a sad diver who s watchless right now.

 

[Paul_D]

I have unsuccesfully try to remove the bezel off of my Suunto Stinger.
Got the watch case opener from Harbor Freight alsa it will not open wide enough to work. I also tryed with the M4.o sfrews but was unable to get a solid fit. it Grips then under pressure it spins off. Suggets for a sad diver who s watchless right now.

You need the tool from the German website posted earlier in this thread, it fits the Stinger perfectly. It took me about three minutes to change the battery after I received the kit.

 

[scubaro]

hi mate, could you post again your pics, i cant see them,
cheers

 

[augkuo]

I got the tool from Smartinterface - Ihr Webshop für Tauchzubehör and it came with an oring, battery, pins and wrench tool. I successfully removed and replaced the battery and I'll test it for water tightness. The bezel was on very tight so hopefully I'll be able to get it back on just as tight -

went in the pool and dove 3 meters down and no leaks so far