Timex Watch Battery Latch removal and replacement Ironman, Expedition, etc.

[HappyDog6]

Fantastic. Many thanks.

[lilypad41]

Thanks! Saved me time & $!

[Anabioz32rus]

what battery is needed for timex atlantis 100???

[mrstephenrobb]

@Anabioz32rus You need a CR2016

[Anabioz32rus]

@mrstephenrobb Thenks 

[rosewc9]

Thanks for the good video.  (Clear and effective even with the sound off!) The last time the battery died, I opened up the back, fumbled around, gave up and paid a jeweler $10.

[pinkmouse420]

Thank you!!  Very helpful!

[waitesey]

Different timex, same result! Great help! Thanks!!! I had been searching for hours!

[mrstephenrobb]

@waitesey Glad you found it helpful, what model watch did it work on?

[JimTrick]

Many thanks for taking the time to make this video. Saved my a lot of time.

Jim

[judykeith1]

Perfect! Thanks.

[epicTPR11]

thank you so much ! works great

[TheZontar]

Great video. Many thanks!

[MonroviaLIB]

Exactly what I needed! Thanks for posting this...the instructions in the manual does not provide this information.

[shelab]

Thank you so much Steve. You're the best! I would have ripped the watch apart, but your instructons worked perfectly. Thanks again!!

[JeromeBetta]

Thank you! I love you! We need more people like you in the world that want to help others. A little excessive, I know, but I really am thankful.

[Mangorunner21]

I'm having a similar problem but I have a different type of battery clip and I still cannot get the battery out. My Timex Ironman Triathlon Flix has a thin circular metal disc that covers the entire battery and latches on three sides. The problem is that there are NO holes in which to insert a pin and lever the latch open. There are tiny white plastic tabs filling the space where there are holes for pins in this video. So how to I remove the battery cover/clip/lock? So grateful for help!

[ClassicalBookworm]

Thank you thank you thank you! Like you said, none of the text instructions tell you *how* to get the latch off. Now I can keep my Expeditions going. :)

[vpark07]

Thank you! Genius instructions

[n8chz]

Truly the only explanation on the Internet of the 'unlatch' instructions for the cr-2016 battery on the Timex. Much more elegant than what I did, which was pry up near the perimiter and slide the battery out, and the replacement in; careful to keep the 'feelers' on the underside (-) of the battery. Thank you for sharing.

[dalilaSSO]

good lorrrddd!!! THANK YOU!!!

[primaltone]

Thanks! The pin trick worked great on my Timex Expidition.

[rudiheinrichjr]

THANK YOU! I thought I was crazy for not being able to figure this out. Glad I'm not alone.

[KaBear52]

Thank you so much....this was very helpful....its always better to have video!

[bantamchick]

You are a golden god.

[blushingpinklily29]

Excellent! It worked on my women's Timex Ironman 30-Lap watch.

Tip for your next tutorial: Perhaps include the entire process. I had to consult a few other tutorials in addition to yours . There isn't a nice cohesive one out there.

[respondtomehere]

@blushingpinklily29 Thanks for the suggestion, I will definitely do start to finish next time I put something together that I think will be helpful. Glad this helped you some!

[nezhka]

Awesome! This was just what I needed!  Thank you!

[respondtomehere]

@nezhka You are welcome

[lovelureuk]

Thank you - it worked on my ladies IronMan Triathlon 50-lap, too. I didn't have a pin handy in my office but it worked with a pushpin.

[respondtomehere]

@lovelureuk Great work, how to be resourceful!

[gmulehead]

Hey, thanks! Perfect.

[respondtomehere]

@gmulehead Enjoy!

[Richard5MW]

@respondtomehere

Perfect. Exactly what I needed to know.

The pin was the key.

I have a Timex Expedition. Only one latch plus a reset point.

[TheZontar]

@gmulehead

[xy8015]

Worked as well on my Ironman Triathlon Fitness Monitor (comes with a HR monitor)

One note, if you put the backplate on in the wrong orientation, the watch will not beep when it's supposed to. The text should be facing up so that the top of the text is right-side up if you flip it over right to left (as opposed to a coin where text is right side up if you flip bottom to top). Found this one out the hard way.

[respondtomehere]

@xy8015 Thanks for the note, I will add this to my description. Glad the removal was of help to you.

[mvann5]

Excellent video! Thank you. I just could not get that band off that holds in the battery. Thank you for the "pin" tip. Worked like a charm.

I've had Timex Expedition watches before but none had this "lock" on there and I was so annoyed not knowing how to get the battery out.

Glad I found your useful video!

[respondtomehere]

@mvann5 You are welcome, I wrestled with the watch as well when I first tried to take it off. I scoured the internet and found no useful information.

[clarksteveb]

Thank you.

[Fowlhooked]

Thanks for the help! I used these instructions on my Ironman Marathon (old) and the watch is back up and running. There were a few differences, but the battery connection and latch were identical.

[respondtomehere]

@Fowlhooked Glad you found it useful

[LaughingMaster3000]

My watch didn't turn on or anything and I'm pissed. Not at you. I just need help with this stupid watch.

[respondtomehere]

@LaughingMaster3000 Do you have a volt meter? Open your watch back up and test the battery to make sure it is good. Then carefully put the battery back in and make sure all connections are making contact. Sorry I can not be more helpful but I don't know a ton about watches. Good luck!

[LaughingMaster3000]

@respondtomehere Thanks, but the funny thing is that when I closed the watch back up, I threw it at the wall because I was mad. Then I hear a beep sound and it works fine like it was pulling a trick on me. Thanks for the advice though, I'll use it when my battery dies again.

[ScatManZacMan]

awesome! thank you so much!

[felis44]

Thank you so much! Clear, concise video that helped me replace my battery (women's Ironman W-105), after an unsuccessful search for instructions.

[DP5848a]

Great video...thanks. The stores that I took the watch to wanted $19.99 plus tax to replace the battery...so I watched your video and bought the batteries on Ebay for 72 cents. Much appreciated information!!

[millerjiffy]

Thank you so much for the video. Wouldn't have figured it out otherwise!!!

[farneybuster]

this helps a lot!!! now i can go run!

[alliejune311]

THANK YOU! I was nearly going to break my poor friend's borrowed watch.

[mcpennytoo]

Thank you so much. The written instructions I found were useless compared to your very clear video.

[chronicsearch]

Thanks for sharing this.

[co1056co]

Thanks for the help

[respondtomehere]

@co1056co No problem glad to be of help, feel free to post your watch type so I can add it to the description and help people find the video easier. Enjoy.

[icecreamforcrowhurst]

Thanks for this vid. Your voice sounds a lot like mine- my wife thought so also to which I said "No wonder he's so smart and helpful" lol!

[respondtomehere]

@icecreamforcrowhurst Ha, that's a heck of a line and much appreciated. I am glad the video was helpful. Would you kindly respond with your watch model so I can add it to my description and help other people find the video. Happy new year!

[icecreamforcrowhurst]

@respondtomehere Mine's an Ironman 30-Lap T5K268UM. Thanks again and a happy new year to you also.

[PirloXXX]

hi! tks for the video. you know how to open a TIMEX E-Altimeter to replace battery? i think there's no screws :0( merry christmas!

[respondtomehere]

@PirloXXX I am unsure of how to replace it. However, if you have not figured it out yet feel free to give a link or something to an image of the back of the watch and I can try to help you out.

[PirloXXX]

hi. tks for the video. you know how to remove battery from a TIMEX E-Altimeter? tks! and merry christmas.

[s14b23]

Thank you!

[respondtomehere]

@s14b23 You are welcome. What model watch do you have?

[s14b23]

@respondtomehere: I believe it's the old T54281. It was slightly different than yours, but close enough that I was able to do it.

[respondtomehere]

@s14b23 Thank you. Enjoy

[homewithmy6kids]

you totally saved me $, thank you! I was going to take my son's Expedition to the watch shop. In a million years I would have never figured out that darn battery clip, eeks! Just got the battery in (thanx to you) and he is a VERy happy boy. It is his very first watch :)

[respondtomehere]

@homewithmy6kids You are very welcome, I hope he enjoys and appreciates your hard work! Make sure you put some silicone on the oring to preserve the waterproof/resistant feature (check the description of the video)

[stubbygiraffe]

Thanks so much! very helpful!

[respondtomehere]

@stubbygiraffe you are welcome, what model watch do you have? Cool username by the way. 

[Parkerota]

Thank You.

[respondtomehere]

@Parkerota no problem at all, enjoy. Please share what model watch you have.

[sobrevida157]

oops! pressed dislike by mistake. sorry! i really like it. you are my watch-battery hero as there is no other place to get this information.

thanks for posting!

[23CaptainAmerica]

Thank you soooo much for posting this video! I could not have changed my battery without it!

[1855gogster]

THANK YOU!! Very helpful!

[festerbasil]

You saved me a trip (and $'s!) to the watch shop. Great demo. Thanks.

[BobUTube12]

Great demo, that is exactly what I needed to know to change my battery, I was stumped before watching this! Thanks.

[Timalush]

Such a helpful video. And thank you for describing the waterproofing process (below).

I have not yet changed the battery...wanted to be sure I knew how to do it before I even began. So when I get the battery, and actually change it, I will post what kind of watch/battery I am working with.

Meanwhile, a question: should I replace the red, plastic flap that is over the battery compartment? Seems it would contribute to the waterproofing of the watch.

[respondtomehere]

@Timalush That flap is just a sticker with directions on it so I see no rel need to replace the sticker - then again I am not a watch expert. The only waterproofing is created by the actual case itself and that o-ring on the back. Make sure you use silicone and NOT wd40 or something like that. Silicone actually lubricates and shouldnt rot the o-ring, plus it will be handy around the house if you don't already own a can.

[Timalush]

@respondtomehere Thank you for the quick response.

The other thing I can't figure out, is how to get the rubber watch band off. I'm used to the kind that have a little hole on each side of the base of the band, to push the pin end. But this one doesn't have those holes.

[respondtomehere]

@Timalush Use a small flat head screwdriver. You will need to push your watchband to the side a little but and put the screwdriver in the space between the band and the watch. Put the flat part as close to the watch as possible with the edge on the metal pin. There is a small lip on it that you will need to catch with the driver and push towards the band. There is a special tool for it that looks like a screwdriver with a V in it, but the regular driver should work fine. google- watch spring bar

[Timalush]

@respondtomehere Oh, yah, I figure replacing the red plastic thing would help keep the watch from looking like it was worked on by an amateur, in case it had to be sent to Timex for any reason, later. But that is strictly my random thought, based on no research whatsoever. :)

[danclo1]

Merci!

Benjamin

[xMM80x]

Thanks for the video!

Had trouble unlatching the holders too. I tried to use a paperclip at first, but it was too large. Then I saw your video!  The Pin is essential to unhooking the latch.

[respondtomehere]

@xMM80x Sure thing, glad it was helpful. If you have a chance and care to, please post your watch model to help other people that might be searching to repair their watch.

[BRThing]

Thanx a lot. It was very helpfull.

Although it's not the same model of my watch, the latch is the same.

Your video helped me to remove and reinstall the battery to restart the watch (the screen stuck in chronometer function).

[respondtomehere]

@BRThing You're welcome, glad it was of help. Would you mind posting what watch you have so I can add it to the description for other people searching for help?

[BRThing]

@respondtomehere

Sorry for taking so long to respond and for my weak english.

My watch is Timex Men's T5E411 Ironman Triathlon Sleek 75 Lap OVA Sports Watch

(TI5E411 in Brazil).

[WorkboxSystem]

Thank you so much! This was extremely helpful.

[respondtomehere]

@WorkboxSystem You are very welcome, sorry the video was kind of dark. If you are interested in what I used to make it waterproof again, I used a can of silicone spray (like you would get at a car parts store) Put a little bit into a bottle cap and then used a small screwdriver to dip it in the silicone and then dab it around on both sides of the o-ring. I am sure you could probably take the o-ring out and use your fingers to spread it as well.

[isforbliss]

hey thanks for helping my sister out "the video was very helpful" she says!

cheers,

david

[respondtomehere]

@isforbliss Sure thing. Hopefully it saved her a few dollars and she learned something.