Frequently Asked Questions
Forerunner Broken Strap - Replacement Issues
Band replacement with some Garmin Forerunner models can be confusing …
For illustration purposes, the Forerunner 610 is used as the model to illustrate what has been seen …
As can be seen above, the watch has a black plastic ‘cap’ for want of a better expression, attached to the watch body.
Close up examination reveals that this cap, still has the pin inserted into it and the cap from the band is still attached …
This pin, is the only thing keeping the cap attached to the watch body
Once this pin is removed …
The black plastic will come away from the watch body and you will be able to replace the band normally …
IF the black plastic remains on the watch body, you will NOT be able to attach/insert the new band … it simply will not fit …
For illustration purposes, the Forerunner 610 is used as the model to illustrate what has been seen …
As can be seen above, the watch has a black plastic ‘cap’ for want of a better expression, attached to the watch body.
Close up examination reveals that this cap, still has the pin inserted into it and the cap from the band is still attached …
This pin, is the only thing keeping the cap attached to the watch body
Once this pin is removed …
The black plastic will come away from the watch body and you will be able to replace the band normally …
IF the black plastic remains on the watch body, you will NOT be able to attach/insert the new band … it simply will not fit …
Last updated Mon, Jul 6 2015 14:32