Uwatec Computer Battery Replacement Scam

[KeithG]

Replacing the battery from any Aladin whether it is 'dried" or submerged in oil is piece of cake. How to restart it is a completely different story.
I would had never able to do it without the incredible works of some genius on SB or You tube. NO, not any moron would be able to crack it.

Done it several times. And mostly as a single malt moron. Worst case was as an ice cube Bourbon moron.

It is easy to do right. It is just as easy to do wrong...I did it right. Then I did it wrong. Wrong is very bad..


Cheers...

 

[Centrals]

Done it several times. And mostly as a single malt moron. Worst case was as an ice cube Bourbon moron.

It is easy to do right. It is just as easy to do wrong...I did it right. Then I did it wrong. Wrong is very bad..


Cheers...

My record on successfully changing the battery on Aladin Pro Nitrox or similar is under 25mins. But usually it takes a bit longer. The worst case was couple of hrs and still couldn't get the computer to start. So I left it overnight and tried it again on the following day. No problem!
My stars must be aligned properly.

 

[Gamera]

One question: if the battery died and the Aladin Pro (super old one from 1998) are the recorded dive log are gone ? Or are they stored in semi volatile memory ?

 

[DIVEWATCHDOCTOR]

Gamera: Your dive log is gone after changing the battery.

 

[Gamera]

Gamera: Your dive log is gone after changing the battery.

Thanks for the sad news

I'll give a try to the memo mouse, but I have big doubts

 

[Centrals]

One question: if the battery died and the Aladin Pro (super old one from 1998) are the recorded dive log are gone ? Or are they stored in semi volatile memory ?

I had only successfully changed battery on those Aladin with oil filled chamber.
After waking up the computer I only checked the "dive plan" to make sure that the ndl on each depth, 3m increment, hasn't been altered. If it is a nitrox model then I would select a few mixes to verify the ndl. Never ever bothered with the log book.

 

[Gamera]

Thanks for the sad news

I'll give a try to the memo mouse, but I have big doubts

I knew I was a douche... I didn't even save the logs in the Memo Mouse... What a dumbass !

 

[Seahuntjerry]

Brass anchor Terri can do them.Has recent post on ebay

 

[Seahuntjerry]

I talked to Terri yesterday and sent him my Uwatech Smart.com computer here;s the link.

Uwatec battery replacement service

 

[Compressor]

I feel everyone's pain with this issue and sympathize fully. Some of the posts above sends chills down my spine.
As divers, I think we should not patronize manufacturers who make a simple battery replacement such a chore.