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Help changing Garmin 305 watch strap

marathon64
marathon64 Posts: 378 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
My strap broke and I have a new one and a little tool to change it. The instructions say to use the tool to remove the spring loaded screw. I see where to put the tool into the watch band (I think) but I am have not figured out how to get the pin/screw out. I must be a dolt. Any help out there?

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  • jillybeanruns
    jillybeanruns Posts: 1,420 Member
    Wendy, I had a horrid time with changing mine (405CX) and ended up bending the pin and rendering it useless. It had tape on it for just over a year. I would bring it to a jeweler, that's what Garmin suggests to do if you're having trouble!
  • marathon64
    marathon64 Posts: 378 Member
    Thanks for this great advice!
  • wbgolden
    wbgolden Posts: 2,066 Member
    You don't still have the little tool that came with it? Like a jeweler's flat blade screwdriver but with a slightly forked end. In fact a jeweler's screwdriver should work great. If you push the strap to one side you should see the pin. You'll see it has a little collar. Get the blade over that collar and pull it down a little. Should pop right out. :)
  • marathon64
    marathon64 Posts: 378 Member
    Now I'm Golden-I get how to use the tool!
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