Garmin S6 won't hold charge - options?

espy09 · May 3, 2018

Not sure if anyone has had this issue before, but I can't imagine I'm the only one. I bought the watch brand new about two and a half years ago. Now it won't hold a charge for more than an hour without even playing a round.

I tried looking for a battery replacement but it doesn't seem there is one. I know the S60 is out, but I really don't want to buy a new $400 watch when it doesn't seem that much of an upgrade. I've heard Garmin has an exchange program. Has anyone participated? What is it like and will have to dish out more money?

Stuart_G · May 4, 2018

I'm not aware of an official exchange program - but I have heard of folks being offered various 'deals' after calling C.S. about a unit that is having problems after the warranty has expired. I've even got a full replacement (referb unit) at no cost other then shipping. But in my case the warranty was only out by a few months, not a full year or more. Also the fact that I was on record as long time and frequent Garmin customer might have helped a bit.

So the only thing I can suggest is just give them a call.

BlackDiamondPar5 · May 4, 2018

I'm not aware of an official exchange program - but I have heard of folks being offered various 'deals' after calling C.S. about a unit that is having problems after the warranty has expired. I've even got a full replacement (referb unit) at no cost other then shipping. But in my case the warranty was only out by a few months, not a full year or more. Also the fact that I was on record as long time and frequent Garmin customer might have helped a bit.

So the only thing I can suggest is just give them a call.

I agree with Stuart. Give Garmin a call, they have excellent customer service that is actually state side and not some offshore call center. Maybe someone can even help you diagnose and correct the problem problem without replacing it.