How to split open a Nike+ iPod sensor battery?

[mcoon91]

oh yeah save urself 20 dollars on a new sensor when u completely ruin the water proof seal by doing this..any sweat or water gets in and ur screwed anyway..if ur too cheap to just buy a new sensor then you shouldnt have spent the money to buy the device in the first place

[SLVST3R]

@mcoon91 For the money you pay for the starter kit I would expect to be able to recharge the battery and at least use it for 2 years (I'm a frequent runner it lasted 6 months). Plus it's not environmentally friendly from Nike, to have users throwing these in the trash every time the battery runs out of juice. So be a bit reserved and don't just shout out someone is being cheap.

[1BorderPatrol1]

This Is great thanks bro

[x2shots1kill]

Now put it back together

[lordevarts]

this is devastating, i was gonna buy a sensor!

[KingCluelessDK]

This is of no use what so ever, thanks a lot.... NOT. Dont advertice the battery-change part as its not in your video.

[TheChoosenOn3]

Next thing is an electric car, battery emptie .. buy a new one...

refilling would be much better, how hard can it be ?

[Sharwin0]

I have one Thing to say:: Why? why would you do something like this who wants to know how the inside looks like

[g45uk2]

@Sharwin0 You seriously missed the WHOLE point

[Sharwin0]

@g45uk2 what is the point being made here?xD how to throw your money away and why are you getting involved mind your own business b*tch

[g45uk2]

@Sharwin0 ahahahaaa you just answered your original question and managed to make yourself look stupid at the same time, give yourself a massive pat on the back!

[Sharwin0]

@g45uk2 wauw u really taking this serious!!! do u really think i give a f*ck bout this video or what u said xD get a life hahaha and u were right i read the description and coincidentally i indeed gave the right answer

[g45uk2]

@Sharwin0 i'm taking this seriously? coming from a guy who responds a month after i made that comment.... lol how old are you about 3? carry on stupid!

[Sharwin0]

@g45uk2 i saw ur comment after a month. I dont check my youtubeinbox that often thats how serious i am bout this unlike u i have a life and dont keep track of my inbox every hour. I am indeed 3 years old :P thats old enough to know that i am not going to continue arguing bout somethign this stupid sorry if i hurt ur feelings by dropping a comment u cry baby please dont tell your mommy

[g45uk2]

@Sharwin0 lol, you're such a loser

[Sharwin0]

@g45uk2 #stfu

[g45uk2]

@Sharwin0 nice reflexes XD

[mattmdz85]

Awesome video dude! Thnx!

[archbus]

that flip cam sucks balls

[TheRedCaptain]

TADA !

[OsirisIris]

jew...its only 19 bucks, cmon people

[mattmdz85]

@OsirisIris Down here in Southamerica it costs 41 US$ the replacement sensor and 90 US$ the one that comes with the sensor for the iPod! That's whole lotta money dude!!

[lvldsnr]

Yeah, i thought the same after my first one died... but cracking it open is the easy part! When i saw the battery, i noticed i never saw one like that around. I was also doubtful if it would kick start again if eventually the battery is replaced.

Finally: how do you keep it close?

[jomaridanibre]

Who would ever do that???

[rotfan77]

Battery = CR2032 Battery

[boneseh]

You've also got to solder the wires onto the new battery. I'm not buying a soldering gun + that blade thing when I can get a new sensor every 2 years for $20.

[Lamplitesunshine]

What are u using to cut it and what size battery does it use

[olsvoll93]

lol just buy a new one!

[Runner152]

wtf? now all i need are those kind of toolz...cheap basterdz!

[hairyshitter]

Something soo low powered could have had charging system such as the kenetic system used by seiko watches, shame what a waste.

[hyungsup2]

@hairyshitter Then Nike and Apple's face would look like :( instead of $.$

[sovadin]

stupid

[MrChopinMan]

WHY?????????????

[johnwally]

@MrChopinMan because you can? screw apple ,it is only small but hey recycle where you can

[mFaiz09]

ahaha...it's real!

but seriously the battery can be changed??

[tuk10000]

Where can I get a battery of this sort and what type shell I ask for when in a shop?

[tuk10000]

sorted CR2032

[matthewwu1989]

LMAO! that poor little bastard!!

[tcslhkg]

thanks...

but I just use cutter and screw driver take almost 2 hrs to break it out...

thx

[capitalsfan4ever]

You need to buy a new one every once in a while because the battery runs out? How much do you need to replace it?

[iamjames2]

Battery runs out roughly 30 and 100 hours of use. Battery is not user replaceable, you're suppose to buy a new $30 nike+ kit, unless you want to try replacing the battery like this guy did. Google "nike ipod sensor died"

[capitalsfan4ever]

Alright, thanks.

[xmdude626]

forget the tape or caulk just put a few drops of super glue and you're good to go.

[km1898]

Pretty poor that the batteries die so quick. Dont have the tools to do this. thanks anway

[MyPlantpot]

i just spit it open using my penknife blade and taped in a new battery

[iamjames2]

not possible, it's not glued together with a seam you can pry, it's fused in some manner as if it's one piece of plastic

[MyPlantpot]

I worked it with a knife all round the edge and after about two minutes it split open. I was glad about that cos I got it ebay as 'new' but it was obviously used when i got it and the battery only lasted about two months.

[shizazzz]

you can tape it to seal it

[nanbenedek]

My sensor lasts about 9 months. I'm ready for my 4th one, which is what made me look it up. I have enough old ones that I can give it a try without being out anything. Thanks!

[howaboutthis007]

No life!!!!!!!!

[QarlosKarlos]

Great vid, thanks for the insight. Boo Apple & Nike for being so wasteful though.

[GeekTechMac]

@QarlosKarlos what do you mean wasteful?

[QarlosKarlos]

@GeekTechMac They should make these serviceable. Most consumers I would think just chuck'em out when they're finished with, don't you agree?

[ekyang531]

Nice! What kind of battery does it use?

[ioannis986]

it uses the CR2032 battery found in many many electronic devices, just google it!

[alex054739]

@ekyang531 Check the ID. Or just remeber by looking at it that what I do

[cacalino]

@ekyang531

CR2032 battery, the same used in computer motherboards

[dreadraymonzi]

@ekyang531 HAHAHA i believe that AAAA XD 

[toomanynicks]

just a little bit of silicone caulk will seal nicely

[avenged212]

What a waste of money for 29 bucks..

[4ramus]

Very clever ;)

Now I wonder what kind of material you used (after the replacement of the battery) to seal it, because if you have to do this procedure everytime your battery dies... :S It doesn't worth the pain...

[colterczyruk]

i would just take 2 pieces of clear packing tape and seal round it, then it would be waterproof and super easy to open again

[granlatigo]

nice vid!!

The REAL pitty is that 3 months aren`t enough..

I have been using the nike+ 3 years ago, and I only needed 2 sensors among this time.

Maybe another powerful battery does exist??

[firstandlong]

smart