Garmin Edge 1030 battery issues.

[Regular.Cyclist]

The battert on my 6 year old Edge 1030 is starting to fail, dropping 10% on a 50 minutes commute the other day. I’ve looked online and, as the screen is glued in place, I dont fancy replacing the battery as I’m not confident Id get it waterproof again.

I contacted Garmin and they have offered to replace it with the 1040 for £130. Should I go for it? Or attempt battery change?

 

[vickster]

The battert on my 6 year old Edge 1030 is starting to fail, dropping 10% on a 50 minutes commute the other day. I’ve looked online and, as the screen is glued in place, I dont fancy replacing the battery as I’m not confident Id get it waterproof again.

I contacted Garmin and they have offered to replace it with the 1040 for £130. Should I go for it? Or attempt battery change?

I’d take the new one and flog old on eBay

 

[Regular.Cyclist]

I’d take the new one and flog old on eBay

I dont get that option as I need to return the 1030 to them. If I could keep it it would be a very easy decision.

 

[numbnuts]

Replacement battery would be cheaper
https://satnavspecialist.co.uk/product/battery-replacement-service-garmin-edge-1030/

 

[vickster]

I dont get that option as I need to return the 1030 to them. If I could keep it it would be a very easy decision.

£140 still seems a very good deal assuming it comes with warranty

 

[Regular.Cyclist]

Replacement battery would be cheaper
https://satnavspecialist.co.uk/product/battery-replacement-service-garmin-edge-1030/

Thanks I found that before contacting Garmin but a recent review made me pause for thought on that company. One more recent on a similar experience.

https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/www.satnavspecialist.co.uk

 

[ianrauk]

Take to a mobile phone shop. They should be able to change the battery for you.
Last time I did this they charged me a tenner for the battery and tenner for the work.

 

[Regular.Cyclist]

Thanks. I might look into the shops around here.

 

[Dogtrousers]

The battert on my 6 year old Edge 1030 is starting to fail, dropping 10% on a 50 minutes commute the other day. I’ve looked online and, as the screen is glued in place, I dont fancy replacing the battery as I’m not confident Id get it waterproof again.

I contacted Garmin and they have offered to replace it with the 1040 for £130. Should I go for it? Or attempt battery change?

A 1040 costs a the best part of £500. Sounds like a bargain. I'd go for it.

 

[GuyBoden]

Inconvenient for road racers, but you could just plug it into a battery power bank on your rides.

 

[albion]

Just attach a small external battery pack. Use when needed, or attach permanently when used, to cancel any further battery detoriation.

 

[Regular.Cyclist]

I contacted a couple of local phon repair shops today. The first wouldn’t entertain replacing the battery, the second quoted me £75 (£35 for the battery and £40 for their time) so I passed.

I accepted Garmin’s exchange offer and the 1030 will be heading off tonight. In the meantime I have dug out an old Polar V650 to use whilst I wait on the replacement.