Garmin SWIM 2 battery replacement

[Zebra]

Hi - anyone in the Cape that can do a Garmin SWIM 2 battery replacement?

(was gifted a well-working watch, with a tired battery!)

If anyone has a spare/not-being-used CHARGER, (the one for Swim 2,I will happily buy it off of you - many, many Garmin's do share the SAME charger, but not my old Forerunner 35, which has the 'clip-on' charger type...!

I am aware I can send it in to Garmin for 'assessment', and then likely get a new watch at X%, but would like to try the battery route.

thanks

Chris

072 211 7725

Edited December 8, 2025 by Zebra

[Fisan]

Can't comment on battery, but if you are in the atlantic seaboard anytime soon I defs have a spare Garmin USB charging cable around - if that is what you need.

[BuffsVintageBikes]

Hey Chris, from previous research I've done on Garmin batteries, don't waste your time and just get a replacement unit. While you might be able to open the unit, finding the correct battery locally as a replacement is another story.

[Meezo]

there was a guy in the classifieds that was doing it, with a warranty... 

[Meezo]

here

 

https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/watches-and-wearables/831915/replace-your-garmin-device-battery

[Zebra]

1 hour ago, Fisan said:

Can't comment on battery, but if you are in the Atlantic seaboard anytime soon I defs have a spare Garmin USB charging cable around - if that is what you need.

Appreciated, and I travel thru Atlantic Seaboard daily... this is the charging cable 'end' I am looking for...

[Fisan]

30 minutes ago, Zebra said:

Appreciated, and I travel thru Atlantic Seaboard daily... this is the charging cable 'end' I am looking for...

Yup. I have a spare. You can choose between USB-A (pictured) or the newer USB-C variant. 

[Fisan]

Just send me a DM to arange pick up