Tiny, little rusted screws

morpheus · August 22, 2015 5:18PM

OK, I'm about to spend a few weeks locking down this run with HR thing.

But, I need a new battery in my Garmin HR pod thing that snaps on the strap.

But, I can't get the cover open b/c 2 of the tiny screws have rusted in.

What's that stuff that loosens this up?

Any other ideas?

Al Truscott · August 22, 2015 6:00PM

WD-40

drjohnson08 · August 22, 2015 7:08PM

elbow grease

morpheus · August 22, 2015 7:50PM

well, based on what I just dropped it into....maybe guacamole will work, too.

drjohnson08 · August 23, 2015 4:12AM

Haha, your guac might be a little salty now!

Are you thinking of "penitrating oil" like PB Blaster or Liquid Wrench? WD-40 probably does the same thing.

morpheus · August 23, 2015 6:38AM

Tried the WD 40. Not budging.

I'll try the liquid wrench today. May even drop by a watch/jewelry repair shop when we run errands this afternoon.

Wanted these HR numbers today to start locking in over the next few weeks. Damn, I hate it when my procrastination tendencies relapse.

rlh2000 · August 23, 2015 6:45AM

It took 3 different jewelry people and about 20 min in CDA to open mine up. Goodluck!

Brad Marcus · August 23, 2015 6:51AM

Whatever you use, let it sit on the screws for several hours to penetrate before trying to turn those screws. When all else fails, use a hammer

morpheus · August 25, 2015 5:34AM

new one on it's way. should have it by Sunday's run.

the repair place wanted $25 to drill it out with no guarantees that they wouldn't mess it up. $35 on ebay for new with a warranty. Worth the $10.

Wonder how to keep my killa' sweat from doing this to the next one.

Al Truscott · August 25, 2015 7:23AM

Aquaphor?

morpheus · August 25, 2015 7:55AM

I'll start coating up that spot. worth a shot.

Not interested in buying a new HR mon/strap every time I need a simple battery change.

Tiny, little rusted screws

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