An angled close-up of a smartwatch displaying various metrics, including battery percentage (53%), time (12:59), and additional data such as temperature and humidity. The watch is placed on a surface with paperwork in the background.

If ever an inanimate electronic object could bring about both angst and joy, it is this one. Garmin Epix pro 2 with the dreaded sticky buttons. Really glad to see it charging!

What a faff the fix was! I can see why commercial repair places charge £90 just for […]

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An open smartwatch showing internal components, including a central metal piece, circuit boards, and electronic connections, placed on a light fabric background.

Another #KOOLwatchrepair completed - serviced the button mechanisms and replaced the battery on this #Garmin #Fenix 5x. Back in its way to the customer tomorrow. #KeepitOutOfLandfill #repair #running #ultra #coros #watches #scotland #repaircafe #maker

Ok, so I’ve just discovered neocities, so I need to jump back into my (very) rusty knowledge of editing html to make something for kool_watch_repairs - diving back into a web presence rather than that meta shite. Wish me luck! #RepairReuseRecycle #garmin #fix #repaircafe #html #keepItOutOfLandfill

A Garmin smartwatch displaying the time as 16:49, with a battery level of 20%. The date is shown as Sunday, the 17th, and it indicates a sunset time of 20:50. An orange tool is placed beside it in readiness for the repair.

#KOOL #KeepitOutOfLandfill #ReduceRepairReuseRecycle #repaircafe #garmin #scotland #running #gps #ultrarunning another Garmin - there seems to be a theme - in for battery replacement. Another one given a fresh lease of life and kept out of landfill.

A close-up image of a circuit board featuring various electronic components, including a black connector, gold contacts, and solder points, with traces of corrosion visible. The background is a blue surface.

A close-up view of a circuit board featuring various electronic components, including capacitors and resistors, on a green substrate. The image shows details of the circuit layout and soldered connections.

Another running watch being kept out of landfill- Garmin with sticky buttons, poor battery life and evidence of moisture ingress. Repaired, new battery, resealed and back to its owner for future adventures #ReduceRepairReuseRecycle #repaircafe #repair #garmin […]

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