Elementum Terra - Battery Change Tutorial w/pics

[cb400bill]

I posted a couple of weeks ago that the low battery indicator was warning me that my battery was close to experition. Last night it expired. So, I decided to change the battery myself.


Tools used:

CR2032 battery
T6 Torx driver
Spring bar tool
Paper clip


The watch with the low battery indicator in the upper left.



I did this work on my kitchen counter so I laid down a cloth to use as my work station. Then I placed my watch, tools, and battery on it and got to work.



The first step is to use the Torx driver to remove the 4 caseback screws. Mine were installed snugly, but removed quite easily.
Then, in order to ease access, use the spring bar tool to remove the leather strap.



The next step is to use the paper clip to assist in removing the caseback. Open up one end of the clip and insert it in the gap between the caseback arms and the lugs, opposite from the sensor. Apply a small amount of upward pressure and the caseback easily pops loose.



Here is a closeup shot with the caseback removed. Note the length of the strap that connects the air pressure sensor and the other internal electronics.



Now insert the new battery and reverse the removal procedures to put everything back together. Ensure that the strap is positioned fully flat inside the case and the the caseback O ring is seated properly. Now reset the time, date, and elevation. Here is my watch after reassembly.



After changing the battery I realized that it probably wasn't neccesary to remove the strap. But, it did make it easier to maneuver the watch.

I hope this helps others out when their battery expires on their Elementum. All in all, it went easier than I thought that it would.

[paduncan]

Just changed the battery. Thanks for the pics! Just as advertised.

[kt3448]

just changed the battery on my ventus, thanks!

[cb400bill]

Glad to help!

[Eddie Boo]

really glad i found this forum. suunto are telling me there is noone in the uk who can replace my battery and that i have to send the watch to finland. Since replacing the battery have you worn it swimming ie does the diy job compromise the seals

[cb400bill]

Eddie Boo, welcome to the forum.

I can't comment about the waterproofness of my watch after changing the battery. I don't ever wear mine in the water. If you do, I recommend that you should follow Suunto's advice and send the watch to them.

But, if you are sure of your capabilities, just buy a new seal and lubricate it with silicon and install it along with a new battery.

[Eddie Boo]

After seeing your pictorial guide im going to have a go. Seems the main risk is breaking the internal strap but that apart, it should be straightforward as long as im careful. Ive got the rubber wrist strap and wont be taking that off just for the battery change. I did ckeck on you tube for vids before i found this thread but the only ones are for the core.

To be honest, as much as i like the watch (and it performed really welll at altitude in the field) i dont think i would have bought it if i had known i would have to send it to scandinavia every 9-12 months! Ill report back hopefully with good nrews and if i can do it anyone can.....

[Eddie Boo]

phew all done.
all done inside 5 mins. everything working but wont now gamble on taking it swimming ever again.
many thanks

[Jeff_C]

That's odd. Why would you say that? Did you mess up the gasket? If not the watch would be just as protected as before.

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[supergeten]

It should be just fine(?), unless you didn't put the screws back right. However - don't know if it will be fit for diving.

That said - I ordered the "battery kit" for the elementum, so I will have new screws and gasket when I change it.



...and that said - I truly don't know how to feel about this watch - itīs a beauty, to say the least, but itīs a bit of a joke with the battery changing. I hope it will be easy to do this at home, otherwise I will sell it. Or just leave it in the drawer.
I use it a lot, but lately I seem to have the observer on my wrist more and more... Itīs been with me for 7 years, at work, in the mountains, fishing, hunting - never lets me down, love it.