As a female of reasonably advanced age and without a degree in engineering I was petrified at the thought of changing the battery on my Vyper. Today, as I am flying out on Saturday I checked my computer to find the battery had finally failed. I followed your instructions which are clear and precise and the whole process though scary was a doddle. Thanks guys for making this so easy.
The counter people at the two local PADI dive shops said my unit would have to be sent off to a service center for a battery change - Not! Excellent demonstration! So simple, a PADI dive instructor could do it. Bought the service kit off of AMAZON for 15 USD.
Thank you for the kit, and the video. I've replaced the battery on my Suunto Stinger and it's working perfectly. Suunto had said it was irreparable and not worth them replacing the battery when I asked them to look at it, and that I needed to upgrade. Thanks again!
Thank you very much for this perfect video instruction. I changed the battery in my Suunto Vyper... and saved a lot of money! Last time change in a diving center: € 35. This time a battery CR 2450: € 2,80!
Great Job!!!! I was awfully close to spending 30 dollars to have this done, half for the computer, and the other have for the transmitter!!! Well done!!!!!
amazingly clear. i was freaked out because suunto hasn't got a branch in india and word was the computer was "sunk". Vyper. But now its all good! Keep it up!
Used this video AGAIN to change the battery in one of our Vypers. Excellent work gents! I must be getting better; it went much faster this time! Thanks again.
Great video! So easy and it's just needed round about 5 minutes at my first try. Great explanation! I a dive shop in Germany you pay round about 30,- for the battery and the change. Just the battery is round about 10,-.
Thanks a lot for those explanations. I just changed the battery of my Vyper very easily. Your video is very clear and quite easy to follow. Great job !
Thank you very much for this video. It had been quite a while since I switched out the battery in my Vytec. Probably a couple of hundred dives ago and in between I had my tec do it. My Vytec has been recording the first dive and then flashing full nonsense screen to clock screen. I called Suunto and got no real help except to guide me to their "Product Support" screen to send it in for the minimum of $40.00. I then called my regular tec/Ed at Eugene Skin Divers Supply (over 1 hour away, or I would have just taken it to him). He told me that when the battery gets low on the Suunto it goes crazy and then he described what was happening to my Suunto. Ed then described how to change the battery. The manual is so inadequate on the instructions, but I kinda remember with Ed reminding me. When I sat down with all the stuff to do the changeout, I said to my wife, "I bet RUclips will have a how to change out the battery in a Suunto Vytec Dive Computer." YAY - there was a number of them, but yours looked the best. I watched it and remember how easy it is and, with the added confidence the video gave me, I then switched out the battery and it works!!!! No, I don't have a pressure chamber, but I have changed it years before and I feel confident that all went smoothly, so I'm sure it's great. Thank you again for your help.
Hi Thanks for this video. I have changed my battery and now im getting a message 'TEST 10' any ideas what this is? I cant seem to find it in any of the manuals. Thanks in advance.
Wow, this worked perfectly - I supposed I shouldn't sound so surprised, but this was really easy to do, thanks to your video! All the best from Whitehorse, Yukon (Canada) - Virginia Labelle - Yukon Scuba
Thank you so much for this awesome video! Super easy to follow and totally got rid of all my fears of changing my own battery! Very happy to have my Zoop back in the water :D Thanks again!!
Thank you. I have a barely used 10 year old gekko. Followed these instructions and put back the old o ring and battery to check i could do it. All works fine but i can rock the back plate back and forth by half a millemeter or so. Is this normal or is there a water test i can do without risk of damage.
Thank you for the tutorial, I just changed it myself following this tutorial, after some friends told me not to do it myself cause it is "complicated". Well, it wasn't😂
I soaked the entire unit in warm water to make the plastic band more pliable and much easier to push out with my thumb.I removed the battery using a battery replacement tool, which obviated the need for a pick.
Today, there are plenty of stores who assemble their own "original" Suunto O-Ring kit. Like a bad counterfeiter, they use parts that "almost" fit. The way shown works only when you got the real thing from Suunto! If not, for me the size of the O-Ring was wrong by up to 3 mm. It may still be a tight fit, but you have to put the O-Ring in it's seat on the cap and then put the cap on with the O-Ring already in place. The inner diameter of the O-Ring needs to be one step smaller than 31,44 mm and it's thickness 1,78 mm to make it work like in the video. Of course, when your construction fails, your supplier will claim its all your fault.
Santi Pm when you closed the cover and put the screws in and tightened them did the cover move? If it did then you either cross threaded the screws or did not locate it properly. Undo the screws and relocate the back and keep your thump on the centre of the back with some Presure and then put the screws in and tighten them down before taking your thump of the back. Don’t force them tight or you will strip the threads. Hope this helps...
shazmac, if you have some neoprene handy lay it on a table with the computer on top so you won't damage it and you have to push and twist at the same time. You do have to push quite hard to get the seal in so keep trying or bring it to your local Suunto service centre. Safe Diving, Mark
Hi, I am Louise from Australia. Sent my VYTEC away to SUUNTo and now I have been told the unit is "cactus" meaning not working because inspite of a new battery the display is blank. Have you ever come acreoss this issue and know a solution?
Hi louise brown, I've seen quite a few Vytecs in the wild but never seen this problem unless the unit has been flooded, I'll ask Suunto and see if I can get a better explanation and get back to you. Safe Diving, Mark.
louise brown Suunto UK couldn't advise without looking at the computer I'm afraid and I haven't seen this phenomenon before. From our understanding; you changed the battery in your computer and the display no longer works so you sent it to Suunto AU who advised you that your computer is dead (we don't have cactus as slang here, made us laugh though!) I'm sure that if you have returned it to Suunto AU; they will advise you of your best options, their equipment is made to very high standards and they prefer to err on the side of caution, I personally use them all the time. Safe Diving, Mark.
Recieved the computer back from SUUNTO AU. They actually replaced the battery and pronouned the VYTEC was non-functioning (CACTUS). I retrieved it from my local dive shop disassembled it my self and was able to reboot the processor. So now it is functional again. A lesson that not all National Dealerships have THE NECESSARY EXPERTISE.
Hi louise brown, I'd be VERY weary using this computer to be honest if this is the situation. I've seen some computers with faulty depth sensors; displaying 13-14m at my desk, replace the battery and then appear perfectly normal. I wouldn't trust it with my life. If the manufacturer of the product has looked at the unit and determined that it is non-functional, I would listen to them, your safety is their primary concern. As you have altered the unit since the manufacturer has diagnosed it as non-functional; you will be using it at your own risk. Personally; I wouldn't use it. That's not me trying to sell you a new computer, this is an Instructor and professional diver warning you not to trust an instrument that has shown signs that it might fail at any time and been diagnosed ad non-functional. I would always rather err on the side of caution. Safe Diving, Mark
I actually did not need to take it apart. My reference to disassemble was in removing the battery. It turned out the reboot process was a simple sequence of power up and down. Subsequent tests have shown the Vytec to be fully funtional, normal and completely expected readings with NO software glitches. Basicly the Australian Distributer does not know what they are doing with their own product. It was not the manufacturer in Finland but a some so called Distributer local technician in Melbourne, Australia who had no proper training in rebooting this peice of microprocessor controlled equipment who pronounced it non functional. If a Suunto Dive Computer is handled by incompetent people I fully agree. I have 40 years experience with computers, 29 years SCUBA diving and only sent my VYTEC because it don't own a pressure testing tank. Which I will now design and build preventing a reoccurrence of this situation again. Thanks for your advice however.
Hi Lo joshua, sorry for the slow reply, Suunto computers will retain their dive history during a battery change so you shouldn't loose any of your data. Safe Diving SS.
i changed the battery in no time... however sunnto need a kick up the backside for design. now scared i will lose my computer from my wrist after forcefully trying to put the strap back on... what a bad design but thanks simply scuba
I see you haven't uploaded a video on how to change the battery on a Suunto Spyder ACW. I wonder why!!! Could it be because you charge £50 plus the P&P and don't want to lose that business?
As a female of reasonably advanced age and without a degree in engineering I was petrified at the thought of changing the battery on my Vyper. Today, as I am flying out on Saturday I checked my computer to find the battery had finally failed. I followed your instructions which are clear and precise and the whole process though scary was a doddle. Thanks guys for making this so easy.
Glad to help +Julya Walsh, things like this are often much easier when watching somebody else.
Have a nice holiday and Safe Diving,
Mark
The counter people at the two local PADI dive shops said my unit would have to be sent off to a service center for a battery change - Not! Excellent demonstration! So simple, a PADI dive instructor could do it. Bought the service kit off of AMAZON for 15 USD.
Thank you for the kit, and the video. I've replaced the battery on my Suunto Stinger and it's working perfectly.
Suunto had said it was irreparable and not worth them replacing the battery when I asked them to look at it, and that I needed to upgrade.
Thanks again!
Just changed my Vyper´s battery with your help. I didn´t think it would be that easy, thanks a lot!
Am so glad you guys have put this up! Was planning to send my computer from India to Thailand just to get this simple thing done. Thanks a ton!
Thank you very much for this perfect video instruction. I changed the battery in my Suunto Vyper... and saved a lot of money! Last time change in a diving center: € 35. This time a battery CR 2450: € 2,80!
Thanks a lot for this explanation! Well done and easy to understand. Greetings from Germany! Udo
Great Job!!!! I was awfully close to spending 30 dollars to have this done, half for the computer, and the other have for the transmitter!!! Well done!!!!!
Thanks. Your clip so good to me.
Today I did change my Zoop computer's battery by myself with your nice clip.
amazingly clear. i was freaked out because suunto hasn't got a branch in india and word was the computer was "sunk". Vyper. But now its all good! Keep it up!
Used this video AGAIN to change the battery in one of our Vypers. Excellent work gents! I must be getting better; it went much faster this time! Thanks again.
I guess Im kind of randomly asking but do anybody know a good place to stream new tv shows online?
@Malakai Issac Ehh try Flixportal. just search on google after it:P -malcolm
@Malcolm Titan Thanks, I went there and it seems like a nice service :) I really appreciate it!!
@Malakai Issac No problem xD
Thanks for very clear instructions, made it easy to change the battery🙂
Great video! So easy and it's just needed round about 5 minutes at my first try. Great explanation! I a dive shop in Germany you pay round about 30,- for the battery and the change. Just the battery is round about 10,-.
Thank you very much for this video... managed as displayed and comp is alive and kicking after 2 years being offline :)
Thanks a lot for those explanations. I just changed the battery of my Vyper very easily. Your video is very clear and quite easy to follow. Great job !
Perfect video, simple and quick battery replacement.
Thanks
Thank you very much for this video.
It had been quite a while since I switched out the battery in my Vytec. Probably a couple of hundred dives ago and in between I had my tec do it.
My Vytec has been recording the first dive and then flashing full nonsense screen to clock screen. I called Suunto and got no real help except to guide me to their "Product Support" screen to send it in for the minimum of $40.00.
I then called my regular tec/Ed at Eugene Skin Divers Supply (over 1 hour away, or I would have just taken it to him). He told me that when the battery gets low on the Suunto it goes crazy and then he described what was happening to my Suunto. Ed then described how to change the battery. The manual is so inadequate on the instructions, but I kinda remember with Ed reminding me. When I sat down with all the stuff to do the changeout, I said to my wife, "I bet RUclips will have a how to change out the battery in a Suunto Vytec Dive Computer." YAY - there was a number of them, but yours looked the best. I watched it and remember how easy it is and, with the added confidence the video gave me, I then switched out the battery and it works!!!!
No, I don't have a pressure chamber, but I have changed it years before and I feel confident that all went smoothly, so I'm sure it's great.
Thank you again for your help.
drmoynih
Thanks guys for your help! Was pretty easy change the battery in my Vyper 2 :D
Thanks for the video. very useful. Would a lithium-ion or a lithium-metal be a better option for my Vyper?
Thank you for this Video Sir! Super helpful! Dive Safe
Excellent Video.
Thank you.
Excellent vid - really useful tips! Thank you!
Hi Thanks for this video. I have changed my battery and now im getting a message 'TEST 10' any ideas what this is? I cant seem to find it in any of the manuals. Thanks in advance.
Thank your for the clear explanations !
Wow, this worked perfectly - I supposed I shouldn't sound so surprised, but this was really easy to do, thanks to your video! All the best from Whitehorse, Yukon (Canada) - Virginia Labelle - Yukon Scuba
Thank you very much for this video!
Thank you so much for this awesome video! Super easy to follow and totally got rid of all my fears of changing my own battery! Very happy to have my Zoop back in the water :D Thanks again!!
Thank you. I have a barely used 10 year old gekko. Followed these instructions and put back the old o ring and battery to check i could do it. All works fine but i can rock the back plate back and forth by half a millemeter or so. Is this normal or is there a water test i can do without risk of damage.
Thank you for the tutorial, I just changed it myself following this tutorial, after some friends told me not to do it myself cause it is "complicated". Well, it wasn't😂
Thanks for that, very clear and easy to follow tutorial!
Thank you, very useful and detailed !
Thanks a lot, It was a great and simple!!!! very easy.Ready when they let us get wet again
Thank you ... well done and yet not overdone!
Thank you, very helpful.
Works well for my Suunto Vyper 2
Nice job on thé vidéo !
so, did i miss a step where you used superhuman strength to pop the buzzer / back into place to the ring rotates perfectly with no problems?
I soaked the entire unit in warm water to make the plastic band more pliable and much easier to push out with my thumb.I removed the battery using a battery replacement tool, which obviated the need for a pick.
Thank you so much, very good tuto......merci beaucoup, un très bon tutoriel, BRAVO👍👍👍👍👍👍
Today, there are plenty of stores who assemble their own "original" Suunto O-Ring kit. Like a bad counterfeiter, they use parts that "almost" fit. The way shown works only when you got the real thing from Suunto! If not, for me the size of the O-Ring was wrong by up to 3 mm. It may still be a tight fit, but you have to put the O-Ring in it's seat on the cap and then put the cap on with the O-Ring already in place. The inner diameter of the O-Ring needs to be one step smaller than 31,44 mm and it's thickness 1,78 mm to make it work like in the video. Of course, when your construction fails, your supplier will claim its all your fault.
Thanks, very easy indeed !
thank you to you almost 4 years lo bat now im managed to to replace it hooohaaa!
Brilliant, thank you so much!!
Thank you very much! I have a question. When I close the computer the cover moves a little bit.Is it normal? It wont move when I go to dive?
Santi Pm when you closed the cover and put the screws in and tightened them did the cover move? If it did then you either cross threaded the screws or did not locate it properly. Undo the screws and relocate the back and keep your thump on the centre of the back with some Presure and then put the screws in and tighten them down before taking your thump of the back. Don’t force them tight or you will strip the threads. Hope this helps...
@@ianc583 I got it! Thank you very much!
@@ianc583 what screws?
@@ianc583 im having the same issue with mine, it moves slightly
Sorted thanks for the help 👌
I managed to change battery but cannot get the back in place???? Is it just a strength thing??
shazmac, if you have some neoprene handy lay it on a table with the computer on top so you won't damage it and you have to push and twist at the same time. You do have to push quite hard to get the seal in so keep trying or bring it to your local Suunto service centre.
Safe Diving,
Mark
My Vyper is draining the battery. Even without diving, the battery is dead after a couple of days. Any idea why? Thanks
30 min later I am still trying to get the strap pin back in place
When doing this i wiped out the compartment and broke off the split contact on the inside bottom. How do i fix this?
Thank you!
Where is the best place to buy batteries ?
Hi, I am Louise from Australia. Sent my VYTEC away to SUUNTo and now I have been told the unit is "cactus" meaning not working because inspite of a new battery the display is blank. Have you ever come acreoss this issue and know a solution?
Hi louise brown, I've seen quite a few Vytecs in the wild but never seen this problem unless the unit has been flooded, I'll ask Suunto and see if I can get a better explanation and get back to you. Safe Diving, Mark.
louise brown Suunto UK couldn't advise without looking at the computer I'm afraid and I haven't seen this phenomenon before.
From our understanding; you changed the battery in your computer and the display no longer works so you sent it to Suunto AU who advised you that your computer is dead (we don't have cactus as slang here, made us laugh though!)
I'm sure that if you have returned it to Suunto AU; they will advise you of your best options, their equipment is made to very high standards and they prefer to err on the side of caution, I personally use them all the time.
Safe Diving, Mark.
Recieved the computer back from SUUNTO AU. They actually replaced the battery and pronouned the VYTEC was non-functioning (CACTUS). I retrieved it from my local dive shop disassembled it my self and was able to reboot the processor. So now it is functional again.
A lesson that not all National Dealerships have THE NECESSARY EXPERTISE.
Hi louise brown, I'd be VERY weary using this computer to be honest if this is the situation. I've seen some computers with faulty depth sensors; displaying 13-14m at my desk, replace the battery and then appear perfectly normal. I wouldn't trust it with my life.
If the manufacturer of the product has looked at the unit and determined that it is non-functional, I would listen to them, your safety is their primary concern.
As you have altered the unit since the manufacturer has diagnosed it as non-functional; you will be using it at your own risk.
Personally; I wouldn't use it. That's not me trying to sell you a new computer, this is an Instructor and professional diver warning you not to trust an instrument that has shown signs that it might fail at any time and been diagnosed ad non-functional. I would always rather err on the side of caution.
Safe Diving, Mark
I actually did not need to take it apart. My reference to disassemble was in removing the battery. It turned out the reboot process was a simple sequence of power up and down. Subsequent tests have shown the Vytec to be fully funtional, normal and completely expected readings with NO software glitches.
Basicly the Australian Distributer does not know what they are doing with their own product. It was not the manufacturer in Finland but a some so called Distributer local technician in Melbourne, Australia who had no proper training in rebooting this peice of microprocessor controlled equipment who pronounced it non functional. If a Suunto Dive Computer is handled by incompetent people I fully agree. I have 40 years experience with computers, 29 years SCUBA diving and only sent my VYTEC because it don't own a pressure testing tank. Which I will now design and build preventing a reoccurrence of this situation again.
Thanks for your advice however.
Thanks for that!! Great job.
No need to use grease on the o rings?
you don't remove the strap that way? you put a pin trough the side
Thanks a lot, was very helpful ;-)
Thanks mate, appreciate this!
How much is the kit? As a battery costs 2$
So easy ....thank you Simply Scuba!
Will the data lost after changing the battery?
Hi Lo joshua, sorry for the slow reply, Suunto computers will retain their dive history during a battery change so you shouldn't loose any of your data. Safe Diving SS.
i changed the battery in no time... however sunnto need a kick up the backside for design. now scared i will lose my computer from my wrist after forcefully trying to put the strap back on... what a bad design but thanks simply scuba
jam suunto memang bagus
Great thanks!!
Now change the Suunto stinger battery....:)
Good one! thankx!
After I changed the battery my gekko is dead .
thank you
I see you haven't uploaded a video on how to change the battery on a Suunto Spyder ACW. I wonder why!!! Could it be because you charge £50 plus the P&P and don't want to lose that business?
Wow this was such a painful video to watch lol is there a sped up version?
Thank you
Many thanks, very useful!