Aladin Computer Battery Replacement

Aladin Computer Battery Replacement

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" <> wrote in message ...> 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



Contact them direct 1.800.scubapr

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


Allen