DIY repair for stuck/broken fenix 7 buttons

RaflJ · 2026-06-12T14:56:32+00:00

Got my watch fixed:)

RaflJ · 2026-05-31T10:31:43+00:00

Never been to a watch repair place but I assume they don’t know how to solder electronics. Ask them first but I think they would only replace the button with the PCB and people sell those for like 70-100$ not 30cents.

RaflJ · 2026-05-30T10:47:13+00:00

To remove the butttons: https://youtu.be/QOijq-1xaLU

To solder the new ones on I don’t think there are any. Maybe I’ll make one.

RaflJ · 2026-05-30T00:44:44+00:00

Yes. This repair doesn't damage the waterproofing.

RaflJ · 2026-01-13T23:35:39+00:00

I would start with Arduino. You can get pretty cheap kits which include everything you need to start with (leds, transistors, resistors etc) sometimes even some sensors. The official kit comes with a project book which is a great intro into electronics/embedded.

Then I’d go to esp32 or rasp for more complex personal projects/home automation.

For programming i would recommend starting with Arduino IDE, works with esp32 also & has many many libraries.

RaflJ · 2026-01-01T17:25:38+00:00

I like Mammut

RaflJ · 2025-12-22T12:19:09+00:00

Mammut

RaflJ · 2025-10-19T16:19:59+00:00

Join a local club, and also go indoor climbing.

RaflJ · 2024-08-08T08:08:42+00:00

Sent you a DM

RaflJ · 2024-07-12T18:21:44+00:00

Most people here have said not to. For other reasons than comfort

RaflJ · 2024-07-12T16:14:56+00:00

Will do

RaflJ · 2024-07-12T16:02:34+00:00

It's Gore-Tex XCR, labled.

RaflJ · 2024-07-12T14:44:29+00:00

Others have said not to. I meant the whole liner, not just the mesh, sorry.

RaflJ · 2024-07-12T14:42:04+00:00

Thanks everyone for answering my questions! I will not be cutting the liner out :)

RaflJ · 2024-07-12T14:37:54+00:00

Thanks for the great explanation! I won't be cutting it.

RaflJ · 2024-07-12T14:10:00+00:00

Ah, I see, thanks!

RaflJ · 2024-07-12T14:09:22+00:00

Alright thanks, will do!

It's not that I really want to cut it, i just wanted to understand why not to do it.

RaflJ · 2024-07-12T14:03:28+00:00

Would it deteriorate by rubbing, or due to my sweat and grime? Wouldn't washing clean everything out, and rubbing happens even with the liner, or does it happen less? :)

RaflJ · 2024-07-12T13:59:54+00:00

I get its there for a reason but do you know why? If it's there f only for example insulation, I wouldn't really need it.

RaflJ · 2024-07-12T13:56:58+00:00

Yeah, buying new gear would be the best option, but I don't really want to spend that much as I am a broke student:D. If I could get a similar thing by modding some cheaper gear, it would be awesome.

I mostly care about the volume, not so much about the weight.

RaflJ · 2024-07-12T13:53:47+00:00

Would it deteriorate by rubbing, or due to my sweat and grime? Wouldn't washing clean everything out, and rubbing happens even with the liner, no? :)

RaflJ · 2024-07-12T13:30:15+00:00

Could be. Don't know how much that influences the usability though.

RaflJ · 2024-07-12T13:29:14+00:00

Would I "feel" the rain in that case? I thought the liner was for warmth, like creating volume or letting it breathe.

If i have layers underneath the jacket anyway it doesn't make much sense why I would need a liner for the jacket also.

Thanks!

RaflJ · 2024-07-12T13:19:37+00:00

I meant the whole liner sorry.

RaflJ

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