NYTOM
Well Known Member
Needed to replace the internal “clock” battery on my 496. Garmin specified batteries ( German VARTA MC 621) are no longer available in the USA. Lots of stories of using button batteries with wires and taping them in etc.
I found a “how to “ video on YouTube installing the original and it looked easy. It was, took about 20 minutes with the original spec battery. But I had to buy 10 batteries from Germany shipped through Turkey. I have 9 new batteries left. If anyone wants to replace theirs ( it easy, watch the video), PM me with your address and l’ll send you one free. Using the honor system, send Doug a little donation and we’re good. Only have 9 batteries .
UPDATE: I am out of batteries. All 9 have been adopted.
I found a “how to “ video on YouTube installing the original and it looked easy. It was, took about 20 minutes with the original spec battery. But I had to buy 10 batteries from Germany shipped through Turkey. I have 9 new batteries left. If anyone wants to replace theirs ( it easy, watch the video), PM me with your address and l’ll send you one free. Using the honor system, send Doug a little donation and we’re good. Only have 9 batteries .
UPDATE: I am out of batteries. All 9 have been adopted.
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