DW 5600e Problem

[phatjack]

I've had this watch for 3 months shy of 2 years. When I turn on the light. It's hard to read the numbers. This just started to happen. Why?

 

[phatjack]

Update. When I turn on the light. The digital read out disappears. The screen goes blank. Battery? But less than 2 years use. The only feature I use is the light. I thought the battery is good for 3 years? I've heard the battery is good for 10 years? What gives?

 

[Deepsea_Dweller]

Update. When I turn on the light. The digital read out disappears. The screen goes blank. Battery? But less than 2 years use. The only feature I use is the light. I thought the battery is good for 3 years? I've heard the battery is good for 10 years? What gives?

Pls post a few photos


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[phatjack]

Pls post a few photos


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I don't have the equipment or expertise to post photos.

 

[Deepsea_Dweller]

I don't have the equipment or expertise to post photos.

Ok .. It sounds to me like it needs a new battery. If you don't use the EL backlight too much, the battery may last 5 or 10 years. The more backlight use, the shorter the battery life. That’s the reason many prefer solar watches. You may check on YouTube videos about DW-5600E battery change. There’re some! Also there’re a couple of posts about this topic on the internet. Check it out. Good luck!


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[phatjack]

Got new battery. Problem solved. I lust after tough solar.

 

[phatjack]

Update. 6/20. Same problem. Do I need a new battery after a year?

 

[Deepsea_Dweller]

Weird ... no idea tbh :-( Way way too quick..... btw where did you get it from? Also the battery. Let’s have some photos this time Really curious. Front and backplate if you don’t mind


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[phatjack]

Thanks. Still no skill or equipment for pictures. Original battery lasted 2 years. Replacement 1 year. Is this normal? I bought the battery at & it was installed by the jewelry lady at Walmart. I had watched a youtube video, she did it right but didn't clean it. The only thing I use is the back light. I expected the replacement battery to last 2 years. Was that unrealistic?

 

[Deepsea_Dweller]

Did you get your DW 5600e from Walmart as well? Just checked with a fellow G Shocker about the average battery lifespan of a DW-5600e and it’s definitely a couple of years. So either the backlight is used too much or the replacement battery ( Walmart) didn't have full capacity. You may check with them again!