Re: Bike computer issue garmin

On Sun, 5 Jan 2025 13:10:30 -0600, Mark J cleary
<mcleary08@comcast.net> wrote:

U gave a Garmin 645 running watch and you can of course use it for
cycling. I wear it all the time it is my regular watch too. Well it
works great but today the lug that holds the straps in broke through and
now the band cannot stay attached. I got this 3 and 1/2 years ago so way
out of warranty. I emailed Garmin to see if they might be able to do
anything to fix it. I hate to just toss it out as it still can work for
distance and such if I can find a way to attach a strap, I am hoping but
doubt Garmin might we willing to take in back in and give a deal on
another watch. Seems you would need to replace the case but I sending
out any brain ideas from this group.

That doesn't look like an easy repair:
<https://felixwong.com/2021/10/how-to-repair-broken-garmin-watchband-pin-supports-ears/>

Besides the suggestions in the above article, you might consider
re-designing the pin arrangement.  You don't really need to have a
spring pin and roller.  A stiff pin will work as well if you don't
care about removing the band.  Make sure the pin is stiff or at least
high carbon spring steel.  If you have a wire brush, just pull out ONE
of the wire bristles.

Since the case is already ruined, you might consider just gluing the
strap to the case.

If all else fails, make a replacement strap from Velcro.  Form a loop
around your wrist.  Glue the watch to the strap in whatever manner
looks best.



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