Polar F6 HRM Battery took a Crap!

Steph4454
Steph4454 Posts: 164 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I really can't afford a whole new set up, and all the stuff that I've read says that just a new battery replacement costs $30 bucks. Does anyone know for sure if its possible to just get a new battery and do it yourself? We're pretty handy.
Recap: Polar F6 HRM - Can I change the battery myself for the watch?
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  • mrmanmeat
    mrmanmeat Posts: 1,968 Member
    Yes you can do it yourself.
  • celticmuse
    celticmuse Posts: 492 Member
    The guy at Radio Shack replaced mine and only charged me for the battery....
  • allisonmrn
    allisonmrn Posts: 721 Member
    I have an Polar FT4 and I took the battery out and searched it on the web. I got 8 batteries for $6 and they were sent to my house in a few days. My older Polar HRM you had to mail it back to them to replace and it was very expensive. Hope this helps.
  • nolachick
    nolachick Posts: 3,278 Member
    The guy at Radio Shack replaced mine and only charged me for the battery....

    u mean a polar f6 (same model) cuz i also have heard u need to send it back to polar and my battery is also about to die. yikes.
  • Steph4454
    Steph4454 Posts: 164 Member
    Went to Radio Shack and the dude said he could not take it apart because he would be liable if it wasn't water proof anymore. I said ok and walked back to the car. Told my husband (who i think is sick of hearing me whine about this dilemma, lol!) and said give me it and walked inside, about 15 minutes later he emerged with a working HRM and 2 extra batteries for $10! He demanded the tool and did it himself in the front of the guy. SSooo yahhh! HRM is back up and running! :) Thanks for the replies!
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