Here is an updated video, using LESS silicone grease at 5:20 on the o-ring. th-cam.com/video/mq0A9m1ky-s/w-d-xo.html I've personally never seen problems as shown in this video but others are saying it could lead to problems, and I am taking that advice.
@@androopr yep I changed mine last night. Was surprised at how tight it was to push the backing plate and o ring back in place, but I suppose that's what makes it good for 100m depth!
You are very welcome! We wish to go to Philipines and Indonesia, we were going to make that our honeymoon after getting married but work wouldn't allow us the time off :"(
Thanks so much for the video. My dive logs in the Memory: History setting stopped working after I switched out the battery. Have you heard of this happening after battery replacement?
@@androopr D4i, and nevermind. I'm an idiot! I was looking at MEM:History, not MEM:Logbook. My dives are stll there :)... Since I've never toggled to MEM:History before I thought I was in Logbook. Thanks for the quick response, anyways!
Not sure if you can see the link I just posted, you can find it on eBay. Type in "Battery Kit for Suunto D4/D4i" and it should pop up for about $5-$10 USD. Select one with goof reviews and that comes with an o-ring!
This D4 I used a Mastercraft #0 Philips head screw driver... #00 could also do the job but it's slightly undersized so higher risk of stripping. The flat head screw driver is a 2mm size It is possible that Suunto used a different size for different batches so just make sure that it fits snugly and keep lots of downpressure before turning the screwdriver. Hope it works for you!
Hello, Could you say which is the right thickness of the correct battery? I've seen some with 5 mm but I don't know if that is too fat or too thin. Thanks.
It is always on. The only way to turn it off is to remove the battery. The battery is hardly used for regular use though, I only need to change it once every couple years with very frequent freediving. Scuba mode I found eats the battery quickly though
Great video, but I'd recommend A LOT less grease. Probably less than a rice grain, and to use your fingers (clean ofc). You risk damaging your shiny new o ring with a tool, and it may introduce pores/cracks that attract debris or water. To remove the o ring, use a guitar pick or credit card. To clean the o ring groove, use a miniature makeup brush. Again using a flat head here can introduce scratches, which in turn may wear on the o ring.
Thanks sinetwo - I've pinned another person's comment mentioning the same thing regarding grease so people can see. I've personally never had issues like this on a few battery changes and regular dives below 60m/200ft but I realize it could cause a problem. My D4i battery has just died so I plan to re-film with less silicone grease :)
Thanks! I just came back from a trip where it was changed and pressure tested at an official suunto service station, but very cheap. I'll be doing it myself next time definitely! And I'll be using a zoop as a backup computer...
Another update for you... Do not handle the battery with your fingers. Make sure it has no sweat, or oils from your skin, on the battery surface. slip into place with a dry cloth after wiping down... I hope that make sense to you... :)
Way too much silicon grease on that O-ring. When you replace the O-ring the amount of grease on the O-ring should just make it shiny there should not be globs of visible grease on the ring. Just run your clean fingers around it and massage it into the ring.
Sorry to tell you, you missed a few things. Way too much silicon grease, no pressure test to ensure not flooding and yes there is a way to use both types of batteries. The way you installed the O-Ring it could be twisted and leak under pressure. The way you did it everybody do it but you are taking a risk of flooding it. Before installing the back plate ensure that the 3 spring connectors match. I am not here to criticize you, just making sure people watching this know that there are some other steps. I've seen batteries getting flooded because it was done this way.
Here is an updated video, using LESS silicone grease at 5:20 on the o-ring. th-cam.com/video/mq0A9m1ky-s/w-d-xo.html
I've personally never seen problems as shown in this video but others are saying it could lead to problems, and I am taking that advice.
This is a very responsible way to do things. Kudos to you, sir.
Thank you Logan! Shows the value of TH-cam - everyone learns something!
Thanks. You just saved me $75. Good for another few years.
Awesome!!! I love hearing that! And in another couple years you'll save another $75 😀
Thanks! Very clear video
Hope it saved you some $$$ :)
@@androopr yep I changed mine last night. Was surprised at how tight it was to push the backing plate and o ring back in place, but I suppose that's what makes it good for 100m depth!
Precisely why ! Little room for airspaces that would compress 😁🤙
Thanks for sharing this 👍
You're very welcome! Glad it was useful to you!
Thank you for this Vid! Hope you can visit Philippines soon. Stay Safe😀
You are very welcome! We wish to go to Philipines and Indonesia, we were going to make that our honeymoon after getting married but work wouldn't allow us the time off :"(
Thanks so much for the video. My dive logs in the Memory: History setting stopped working after I switched out the battery. Have you heard of this happening after battery replacement?
Are you using the D4 or the D4i?
I get my logs on the dive computer reset every time I change the battery (once every 2 years or so)
@@androopr D4i, and nevermind. I'm an idiot! I was looking at MEM:History, not MEM:Logbook. My dives are stll there :)... Since I've never toggled to MEM:History before I thought I was in Logbook. Thanks for the quick response, anyways!
Great to hear! Glad to hear it worked out well for you!
Your dives are in Toronto lakes?🤔 I'm looking to move there soon ..
Many people will dive in Lake Onrario - we don't dive there much but a lot of people from Toronto do !
Where can I order battery and o-ring?
www.ebay.ca/itm/Battery-Kit-For-Suunto-D4-D4i-Dive-Computer-NEW/382866515770?_trksid=p2485497.m4902.l9144
Not sure if you can see the link I just posted, you can find it on eBay. Type in "Battery Kit for Suunto D4/D4i" and it should pop up for about $5-$10 USD. Select one with goof reviews and that comes with an o-ring!
What size is your screw driver?
This D4 I used a Mastercraft #0 Philips head screw driver... #00 could also do the job but it's slightly undersized so higher risk of stripping.
The flat head screw driver is a 2mm size
It is possible that Suunto used a different size for different batches so just make sure that it fits snugly and keep lots of downpressure before turning the screwdriver.
Hope it works for you!
Hello, Could you say which is the right thickness of the correct battery? I've seen some with 5 mm but I don't know if that is too fat or too thin.
Thanks.
Where do you buy the o rings?
I buy them on eBay usually
Also bought at MEC once
@@androopr thank you!!!
No problem! Hope you are able to save some $$ 😁
if you change the battery yourself, do you need to find a way to pressurize the computer?
How to close this watch is it always on
It is always on. The only way to turn it off is to remove the battery. The battery is hardly used for regular use though, I only need to change it once every couple years with very frequent freediving. Scuba mode I found eats the battery quickly though
@@androopr thx
Great video, but I'd recommend A LOT less grease. Probably less than a rice grain, and to use your fingers (clean ofc). You risk damaging your shiny new o ring with a tool, and it may introduce pores/cracks that attract debris or water.
To remove the o ring, use a guitar pick or credit card.
To clean the o ring groove, use a miniature makeup brush. Again using a flat head here can introduce scratches, which in turn may wear on the o ring.
Thanks sinetwo - I've pinned another person's comment mentioning the same thing regarding grease so people can see.
I've personally never had issues like this on a few battery changes and regular dives below 60m/200ft but I realize it could cause a problem. My D4i battery has just died so I plan to re-film with less silicone grease :)
(Pinned your comment too so others are sure to see your feedback) - Thanks again for sharing your knowledge
Thanks!
I just came back from a trip where it was changed and pressure tested at an official suunto service station, but very cheap.
I'll be doing it myself next time definitely! And I'll be using a zoop as a backup computer...
@@sinetwo For sure, normally an official station is not economical or timely to use. Where were you diving?
O-rings should be "slick like a trout". Cheers!
Another update for you... Do not handle the battery with your fingers. Make sure it has no sweat, or oils from your skin, on the battery surface. slip into place with a dry cloth after wiping down... I hope that make sense to you... :)
Way too much silicon grease on that O-ring. When you replace the O-ring the amount of grease on the O-ring should just make it shiny there should not be globs of visible grease on the ring. Just run your clean fingers around it and massage it into the ring.
Thanks for sharing
Sorry to tell you, you missed a few things. Way too much silicon grease, no pressure test to ensure not flooding and yes there is a way to use both types of batteries. The way you installed the O-Ring it could be twisted and leak under pressure. The way you did it everybody do it but you are taking a risk of flooding it. Before installing the back plate ensure that the 3 spring connectors match. I am not here to criticize you, just making sure people watching this know that there are some other steps. I've seen batteries getting flooded because it was done this way.