Aladin Computer Battery Replacement

mseeley wrote:
> I have an Aladin NitrOX wrist mount air-integrated hoseless computer.
> Does anybody have any experience with getting the battery replaced?
> Is there a way I can get it done from the manufacturer without going through
> a dive shop?
> The dive shop that I purchased the computer from no longer carries
> Aladin-Scubapro and cannot send it in to get the battery replaced.
> Thanks
> Mike Seeley
> mseeley@pol.net
>
>

Try http://www.uwatec.com/index-imp.htm and ask them either by phone or
email.



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mseeley wrote:
> I have an Aladin NitrOX wrist mount air-integrated hoseless computer.
> Does anybody have any experience with getting the battery replaced?
> Is there a way I can get it done from the manufacturer without going
through
> a dive shop?
> The dive shop that I purchased the computer from no longer carries
> Aladin-Scubapro and cannot send it in to get the battery replaced.
> Thanks
> Mike Seeley
> mseeley@pol.net

mseeley wrote:
> I have an Aladin NitrOX wrist mount air-integrated hoseless computer.
> Does anybody have any experience with getting the battery replaced?
> Is there a way I can get it done from the manufacturer without going
through
> a dive shop?
> The dive shop that I purchased the computer from no longer carries
> Aladin-Scubapro and cannot send it in to get the battery replaced.
> Thanks
> Mike Seeley
> mseeley@pol.net

Contact them direct 1.800.scubapr

For warning they typically just send you a reburbished unit rather send
your original back to you. They charge $50+ for this service.


Allen

http://www.scubapro.com/registration/contact_info.asp

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"mseeley" <mseeley@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
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> I have an Aladin NitrOX wrist mount air-integrated hoseless computer.
> Does anybody have any experience with getting the battery replaced?
> Is there a way I can get it done from the manufacturer without going
through
> a dive shop?
> The dive shop that I purchased the computer from no longer carries
> Aladin-Scubapro and cannot send it in to get the battery replaced.
> Thanks
> Mike Seeley
> mseeley@pol.net
>
>

Thanks to everyone who replied
I sent several emails to scubapro and never received a reply.
I called the 1-800-scubapro number as suggested
Talked to a rep at the company.
I was told that they did not recommend doing anything until the battery was
down to 20%.
He said that at 41% battery left that the computer should continue to
function for approximately 2 more years.
I was told that the battery was NOT replaceable.
I was told that:
"Everybody thought that the battery in this unit was replaceable but it is
not"
I was also told that I could take the computer to a authorized retailer for
an "upgrade trade-in".
I personally know a diver who has had the battery replaced in the exact same
computer about 2 years ago.
However, I fully realize that it may have been exchanged for a refurbished
one as mentioned in a previous post.
Now according to the owners manual that came with the dive computer:
and this is on page 109 of the
Operating Manual Aladin Air X Nitrox
September 1995, Copyright by Uwatec Switzerland
"Take the dive computer or the transmitter to an authorized Uwatec dealer in
order to change the batteries. The actual change of the batteries is made at
the manufacturer or the importer. The computer is checked for its technical
functioning at the same time. So not attempt to have the batteries changed
by anyone other than an authorized dealer."
Up until now I have been extremely satisfied with the Aladin computer.
It developed a leak a few years ago.
And was replaced by the manufacturer with no problem.
However now it looks as if I will soon have a very expensive paperweight
because I cannot have the battery replaced.
When I purchased the computer I fully realized that the battery was not user
replaceable and would be expensive to replace.
But I never expected that I would not be able to have the battery replaced
and that the manufacturer would stop servicing the unit.
I will continue to try to remedy the situation with the manufacturer.
If anybody has any suggestions please let me know.
Thank You
Mike Seeley
mseeley@pol.net


"mseeley" <mseeley@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
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> I have an Aladin NitrOX wrist mount air-integrated hoseless computer.
> Does anybody have any experience with getting the battery replaced?
> Is there a way I can get it done from the manufacturer without going
through
> a dive shop?
> The dive shop that I purchased the computer from no longer carries
> Aladin-Scubapro and cannot send it in to get the battery replaced.
> Thanks
> Mike Seeley
> mseeley@pol.net
>
>

> I was told that they did not recommend doing anything until the
>battery was down to 20%. He said that at 41% battery left that the
>computer should continue to function for approximately 2 more
>years. I was told that the battery was NOT replaceable. I was told
>that: "Everybody thought that the battery in this unit was
r>eplaceable but it is not" I was also told that I could take the
>computer to a authorized retailer for an "upgrade trade-in". I
>personally know a diver who has had the battery replaced in the
>exact same computer about 2 years ago.


I am not sure you might of talked to but this sounds like crap. When I
was dealing with them I typicaly talked to Javier. He was pretty
descent to me. What it sounds like is that they are trying to push the
new models cause people like me quit buying their products after they
failed to issue a recall with one of their previous computers that lead
to several injuries and deaths. This has been discussed quite heavily
on this news group and there is a website on this issue that was set up
by one of the lawyers for the plaintifs. This seems to be the the push
by the owners Johnson Outdoors (which is a private company owned by the
originals prinipals of Johnson & Johnson.

Allen

I purchased an Aladin pro nitrox in '94 and when I took it to a dealer
last year to have the battery replaced I was told that Uwatec no longer
supported the old Aladin product but that I was welcome buy a
replacement unit (Aladin air z nitrox) at cost - $340.


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"Caudrillier" <Caudrillier.1mi9ka@forums.deeperblue.net> wrote in message
> I purchased an Aladin pro nitrox in '94 and when I took it to a dealer
> last year to have the battery replaced I was told that Uwatec no longer
> supported the old Aladin product but that I was welcome buy a
> replacement unit (Aladin air z nitrox) at cost - $340.
>

The MSRP of the Air Z with transmitter is $995. The MSRP for the wrist only
is $650. (2005 Catalog). The Air Z is compatible with the Data TRAK Memo
Mouse PC Interface. That's not too bad of a price to upgrade if you're
satisfied with what the unit can do.

I understand it's a good price but I am not too crazy about the method.
The old computer was fine and I would have rather spend $100 on
replacing the battery.

BTW - I was unable to synch the transmitter with the new computer. Has
anyone experienced the same problem? Is there a battery in the
transmitter as well?


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"Caudrillier" <Caudrillier.1mil4y@forums.deeperblue.net> wrote in message
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>
> I understand it's a good price but I am not too crazy about the method.
> The old computer was fine and I would have rather spend $100 on
> replacing the battery.
>
> BTW - I was unable to synch the transmitter with the new computer. Has
> anyone experienced the same problem? Is there a battery in the
> transmitter as well?

When syncing you need to follow the instructions to the letter. I've not
done it for a while and don't remember the instructions but found it
frustrating. I tried syncing without the instructions on several occasions
and could not do it. You need to be quick to set the unit when the signal
is recognized. Yes, there is a battery in the transmitter as well.