owner rplacement of nuvii batteries

What model GPS are you talking about?? I know mine is a replaceable one, as I installed the one that came with the GPS. I have a Nuvi 885T. I'd imagine that all the Nuvi's are almost identical in battery usage. They are a lithium-polymer or lithium-ion type, as most current electrical items use these types of batteries now. Check your owners manual, or go to the garmin site to find your model. Look at the back of your GPS and you should see a battery cover that slides out to access your battery...

Sorry I didn't mention the model, my mistake. It is a garmin 680 that supposedly does not have a user replaceable battery, I find this hard to accept but possible if garmin is only company with the batteries. I probably would have bought different brand If I would have known. Thanks for your reply

Battery replacement has been discussed in these topics and others:

http://www.poi-factory.com/node/2562

http://www.poi-factory.com/node/20422

Yank51, I like you have a Nuvi 885T, but as far as I know the 800 series is the only one that has a replaceable battery. That was one of the features among others that drew me to that model.

Jsalmeri
I do believe that at this juncture, you would have to contact Garmin to correct that issue.

I believe that Garmin is still one of the better brands, and no matter what brand you purchase in anything today, you will have a failure rate.
I would still consider another Garmin if the cost to correct is comparable to a new unit.
16 mths. is a long time when talking about electronics.

Any one know what Garmin charges for replacement batteries? I do not see it on there web site.
Replacement batteries are a great feature unless they cost too much....
Chuck

I'm an electronics nut. I've replaced batteries in many a device with "no user serviceable parts inside." I replaced surface-mount components on my first CD player to clean up the sound, and do various mods to equipment involving surface-mount parts.

I've done battery replacement in a few iPods. Usually replacing the battery isn't the big deal -- it's getting to the battery to replace it that's the challenge, and then putting all the pieces together again.

The pics I've seen of the 6xx battery show it with a connector, which is good news.

The bad news is that I haven't seen the disassembly/reassembly documented. Only looked for a few minutes, and haven't pulled out my 680 to see how it's put together.

The other aspect of this is the cost of my time. How would I value the amount of time it takes to do this deal?

Compared to replacement cost of the gadget times the risk of "oops!" How upset am I going to be if I croak it, and how much money is it going to cost me?

If Garmin wants less than $100, including shipping, I'd send it off to Garmin -- lower risk.

If it's just pulling some small torx head screws (I've got down to T3), and a $25 battery, I'd probably give it a go.

The newer ones I see advertised are also higher capacity (slightly).

From another topic:

Also, there is a lot of good info in this topic with links to photos, battery sources and the tools required:

http://www.poi-factory.com/node/16159

After watching Mr. Fumble Fingers on this video, I just might try to replace the battery myself in my 780 when needed. It is over a year old but the battery still seems to be holding a good charge so far. Hardest part will be finding the right pry tool to get the back off.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXXzsi9Ures

that they (Garmin) will "unofficially" cover the battery for up to 3 yrs. If you are not comfortable replacing it, send it back and they'll likely just send you another unit.

The tool kit and battery are available on eBay for short $$$.

I would have no problem replacing the battery in my 750 after seeing this vidio. Looks no different than when I changed the battery in my computer.

Any Ideas about changing the battery in the nuvi 200/205 series?

Taking apart the Nuvi 200 was discussed in this thread:

http://www.poi-factory.com/node/2562

In part, it says:

Thanks!