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Are those batterys safe to charge? This post could be more helpful and just stick to what its tital suggests instead of going off subject.
Reason im asking is my daughters fitbit only lasts a day with charge and like most people abit of reasurance would be nice if batterys are being replaced and then plugged into mains electricity to recharge.
Thanks
Hi Charles, this post in regards to it talking about a total battery replacement is talking about the “Normal” (earlier) Fitbit model. That model took the coin batterys talked about in the post. Those batterys are not safe to be recharged.
The Charge and Charge HR are charged up by the mains, and due to the new built-in battery they have, can not have a complete battery replacement without sending the unit back to Fitbit.
Although they will most probably send you a new one if still under warranty, or offer a discount off the price of your next Fitbit purchase. The weak battery is a known issue and you are not the first person to complain about it. There are thousands!
*Update: “The Charge and Charge HR are charged up by the mains, and due to the new built-in battery they have, can not have a complete battery replacement without sending the unit back to Fitbit. ” It is now possible to install a new battery on these models. See the links in the post for the replacement.
Would be interesting for those people who would like to replace the charge HR battery since some suffer and barely rechaege after a while. Mine leeked and died…..
Also they have to be solder
Here my findings…
its a round cell about 8mm diameter and about 4mm-5mm thickness with two wires
Can someone assist and knows a source?
Hi Lynn, thanks for your comment. The only company I would trust to waterproof a Fitbit is Waterfi. Sadly, they only offer this service to people in the USA. So with you being in the UK that’s not an option. You may have to bite the bullet and buy a new one, or consider a much cheaper alternative like the BuddyBand2 if you are not going to be swimming any deeper than 2 meters. The Waterfi Fitbit is over £200 so I understand your reluctance. Good luck with whatever you decide to do.
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Hi, these hand grips are good, but man, take a look at the heavy duty triple spring hand gripper!. I haven’t seen that one before. Wow, using that for a few months will give a super strong grip! Thanks.
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Are those batterys safe to charge? This post could be more helpful and just stick to what its tital suggests instead of going off subject.
Reason im asking is my daughters fitbit only lasts a day with charge and like most people abit of reasurance would be nice if batterys are being replaced and then plugged into mains electricity to recharge.
Thanks
Hi Charles, this post in regards to it talking about a total battery replacement is talking about the “Normal” (earlier) Fitbit model. That model took the coin batterys talked about in the post. Those batterys are not safe to be recharged.
The Charge and Charge HR are charged up by the mains, and due to the new built-in battery they have, can not have a complete battery replacement without sending the unit back to Fitbit.
Although they will most probably send you a new one if still under warranty, or offer a discount off the price of your next Fitbit purchase. The weak battery is a known issue and you are not the first person to complain about it. There are thousands!
Kind Regards
*Update: “The Charge and Charge HR are charged up by the mains, and due to the new built-in battery they have, can not have a complete battery replacement without sending the unit back to Fitbit. ” It is now possible to install a new battery on these models. See the links in the post for the replacement.
Would be interesting for those people who would like to replace the charge HR battery since some suffer and barely rechaege after a while. Mine leeked and died…..
Also they have to be solder
Here my findings…
its a round cell about 8mm diameter and about 4mm-5mm thickness with two wires
Can someone assist and knows a source?
Sorry but the above was the vibrator of the Charge HR…hahaha
Here the Lipo is a 12mm x 18mmx 2.5mm
Hello
I own a Fitbit HR. Is it possible to have it waterproofed for use when swimming as I’m reluctant to purchase a new one.
Regards
Lynn (Uk)
Hi Lynn, thanks for your comment. The only company I would trust to waterproof a Fitbit is Waterfi. Sadly, they only offer this service to people in the USA. So with you being in the UK that’s not an option. You may have to bite the bullet and buy a new one, or consider a much cheaper alternative like the BuddyBand2 if you are not going to be swimming any deeper than 2 meters. The Waterfi Fitbit is over £200 so I understand your reluctance. Good luck with whatever you decide to do.
Kind Regards
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Hi Phil, I haven’t seen one for sale yet. But I’m sure its on the to-do list for waterproofing companies like Waterfi.
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