Repairing Smartwatches, Trackers, and E-Bike Computers
Weak battery, scratched display, unresponsive tracker: What's worth fixing and how to keep your sports electronics in top shape.
Sports electronics take a beating. Nevertheless, good devices last 4 to 6 years if the battery is replaced in time.
Typical Defects
- Weak battery — 40–100 €. - Scratched or cracked display — 80–200 €. - Lost water resistance — replace the seal. - Poor GPS reception — usually a software update.
How to care for your device
1. Rinse with fresh water after every workout. 2. Keeping the battery between 20–80 % doubles its lifespan. 3. Install software updates.
Your Rights
The Battery Regulation 2023/1542 already applies — batteries must be replaceable.
A tracker that grows old with you collects the most valuable data.