Can't get the clip back on after battery replacement

Hi Debra, yours might be similar to my IronMan watch...... 4 small Philips head screws to remove then back comes away to reveal a sticker that has 2 clips either side, use a safety pin point to release the clips and the battery comes off with the sticker! The battery is placed with the total flat side upwards! Hope this helps!

Remove the back cover of the watch. You probably do not need a special tool to do this. The battery is likely right on top, held by a metal clip. Note the "polarity" and orientation of the battery, i.e., which end is up (take a picture, if necessary). Carefully remove the battery by gently prying up the clip that holds it in place. The battery type is engraved on it, and you will need to get a replacement of the same type or an exact equivalent. You could purchase one on-line or from Radio Shack.

With the replacement battery in hand, insert it back into its cutout within the watch mechanism, again gently prying up the clip. Make sure it's oriented the same as the original battery. Replace the watch back -- you may need to press down to make it click into place.

You need a tiny flat screwdriver. Remove the 4 screws on the stainless steel back. There is a little spring clip holding the battery in. Use the tiny screwdriver to unlatch one end of the spring clip. Replace the battery (3 volt lithium Maxell CR2025 or equivalent) positive side up. Re-latch the clip and then replace the back, being careful not to cross thread the screws and secure the back well to keep water out.

How did you open the back? Does it pop off or twist off?

Open the back (4 screws). Careful with the rubber seal and spring inside. Use a pin to pry the battery clip away from the bottom of the battery. You need to pry the bottom out and up. When the clip releases, the battery is easy to remove/replace.

There is a clip over the battery and then down on one side. You need something tiny and sharp... like a needle. You can insert the needle into the clip between the battery and the outside edge of the clip and gently pry the clip out and away from the battery.

Hi

Try resetting it - it worked for me. First, orient your watch face down (with the watch belt buckle opposite you), the new battery in and latched. Second, on the right side battery hold-down latch you will see a small metal circle (~1 mm diameter) with a black dot in the center. Take a small paper clip and touch this metal pad to the metal battery hold-down latch for about 1 second. This will reset the watch.
Rotate the tiny donut that clips over the battery so it touches the brass spring that is next to the battery, replace the back plate. you can use a small tool to carefully lift the metal contact back up off the contact plate. Also make sure the back of the case is on tight as this also plays a role the electro mechanics of this watch.

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did u ever figure out how to get the retaining clip?

hi
please follow the steps to change the battery

1. Step 1 Make sure the little arrow on the back is aimed to the right. Then, insert a small flat head screwdriver into the notch on the edge, and lever the back open. Place the back to one side.
   
2. Step 2 Unscrew the clip holding the battery (if your model has a clip), and remove the battery.
   
3. Step 3 Use plastic tweezers to put in a new battery. Do not directly touch the new battery. Screw the clip (if it has one) back on.
   
4. Step 4 Replace the gasket that seals the watch. Then lightly coat the gasket with a silicone-based grease.
   
5. Step 5 Align the back with the little arrow aimed to the right again, then carefully press the watch between two pieces of wood that are being held by a small vise, until the back seats itself.
   

thank you....

Thanks MarcS_Ca - I've supplemented what you offer with some photographs at
http://gnjmch.com/public/tips/GarminF50.Battery.html