Garmin dc 40 review

[Steve White]

I wonder how many folks know that the battery in the DC40 is NOT user replaceable. You need to send it back to Garmin for replacement.

[Buddyw]

Not me.. I opened one up to check it out and seen the antenna is about 2 inches longer, but I didn't think to check the battery.

[Steve White]

I didn't either. Shipped the last ones I had in stock out before finding it out. So have not had a chance to check it out yet. Does not make sense that we can buy the batteries and not replace them. Yet that is what Garmin told 2 days ago. Next batch won't be here for a few days to see what I can do to replace them. I'm betting it would void the warranty if you did replace it. Not sure about that though either.

[Buddyw]

I try to keep one around that I've been testing the updates and such I'll crack it open and take a look tonight.

I just checked garmin's website and I don't see where you can buy the batteries for them.

I just assumed it was the Same battery as the DC30 didn't even look...

Buddy

[Steve White]

Buddy here is the part number for the battery. Model: 010-10806-20 I see the list is $49.00. Not sure why they list it if we are not supposed to replace it. One of those things that make you go HMMMMMMM!

[Buddyw]

It looks like you can change the battery. I have it apart and it does have a connector for the battery.

Buddy