is the battery easy to replace
49254
I am not sure. I have had it for about eight months and haven't needed to yet. I did have a similar polar model prior to this one and it was easy to replace.
49255
I don't know. I haven't had to replace mine. I would think you could take it to any jewelry shop and have it changed like a regular watch.
49256
The hare rate sensor's battery. Is easy to replace. I am not sure about the monitor's.
630561
yes the battery can be replaced and should be. You need to locate the slip shield on it...it is part of the handle where you put your thumb...you need to pull down
1171710
No it's not a replaceable battery. I bought this product and the battery stopped working in less than 60 day with minimal use. It was replaced and the same thing happened with the newer product. I had not used either product more than 5 times. After contacting the seller they would not accept a return or fix the product, because I had just reached the ninety day threshold of no money back or returns. It is a piece of garbage!!!
2186280
The battery can be replaced. Take a look at e.g. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsnL7BTUH1o
414631
I have had the unit since May 2012 and have had to replace the battery once. However, the battery is the "coin" style battery and can easily be replaced. I hope this helps.
628216
No, it's not considered user replaceable. Though here is a video of someone taking it apart, and he shows how you would replace the battery if you're adventurous and careful, and if batteries are available: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aI1Lm_-1djY&mode=related&search=
2096906
Hi na,the battery is built into the device therefore I do not believe removing and replacing it is an option. The charge does last a very long while however.
806709
Have never had to replace. I would imagine you could do it with some difficulty, but it will probably be cheaper to throw it away and buy a new one. I think the quality of the battery is better than the rest of the unit
128953
I don't believe the battery is replaceable. I've had the prior version of this one for over 23 years and the battery still runs. Hope that helps.
1822430
I do not know, I would think changing the battery would be much easier. Sorry I can not help with that.
955522
I did not find the battery difficult to change, but, it is a very small battery, of course. And I am a bit younger. Best wishes.
1255200
Most of the answers below are wrong. It is absolutely user replaceable. It *isn't* the snap in snap out type battery found on some notebooks. To get to it you need to take the whole bottom cover of the notebook off, easily done with a Torx T5 screwdriver. But once you've done that, you can unplug and remove the battery and replace it.
537439
haven't had to change the battery but I looked the computer over and I don't think it would be too difficult.
1695400
Yes the battery is replaceable, I don't know how much they are, the battery last about 20 minutes if on continuously, very bright nice spotlight.
214721
I have not had to replace the battery for the last two years. Since the price is so reasonable, I would purchase a new one instead of replace the battery. It is nor worthy replace the battery. I hope that help.
1478933
Yes it definitely is replaceable and I was able to fairly easily and quickly open the battery compartment and remove the battery.
1798141
There doesn't seem to be any way that an owner/user was intended to easily replace the battery. Having said that, I hadn't had to replace the battery so far. Its been my experience that most any battery can be replaced regardless of whether or not the manufacturer planned for that contingency. In this case, the base appears to be removable which "I assume" will give you access to the battery. Once you have the battery in hand, it becomes an Internet search to find and purchase a suitable replacement.