refurbished 405 from Garmin???

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pato1967 Jan 2015 2:32pm, 17 Jan 2015 1,267 posts	0 pato1967 The battery in my 405 has finally given up the ghost, only lasts an hour on full charge (had it 6 years so can't complain too much). I remember that Garmin were supplying a refurbished watch for £50(ish) if you sent yours back, anyone know if they still do this?
Shortcut Cam Jan 2015 2:41pm, 17 Jan 2015 254 posts	0 Shortcut Cam I've seen refurbished 405s on Amazon etc for £80. Sorry no idea how much garmin charge but would possibly be interested in getting mine refurbished. Had mine too for 6 years and I would say it has no more than 3 hours charge left.
SPR Jan 2015 2:47pm, 17 Jan 2015 19,826 posts	0 SPR I've read about Garmin giving upgrades to newer models for a discount, but not sure if that is when under warranty.
SPR Jan 2015 2:48pm, 17 Jan 2015 19,827 posts	0 SPR Surely they can replace the battery for you for cheaper than that?
jamborigg Feb 2015 7:10pm, 22 Feb 2015 1,360 posts	0 jamborigg Ive had my 405 refurbished twice now,iit cost about £50 last got it done about 3 year ago .You get a years warranty from them as well
Garfield Feb 2015 7:11pm, 22 Feb 2015 5,287 posts	0 Garfield Email Garmin to find out if they still do it. It's a good way of getting a practically new 405, so worth finding out.
philbo Feb 2015 9:49pm, 22 Feb 2015 1,194 posts	0 philbo Yeah they are still doing refurbs , know idea how much though , mine was £50 3 years ago .