I use a heart rate monitor while exercising. It consists of a strap around the chest and a wristband to provide the read out. The wrist unit is like a regular digital watch, with the additional ability to detect the heart rate data–at least until the battery dies.

I found myself faced with doing battery microsurgery.

Step 1: take it apart

But would it ever work again??

Step 2: determine battery type; determine I don’t have that type. Send husband to buy it.

Step 3: Using tweezers, tiny screw driver, and reading glasses, put it back together.

Hrmmm…most discouraging:

Step 4: Analysis

Well, actually, the clips on the battery holder don’t seem to fit very well, er, maybe the battery is upside down?

Repeat steps 1 and 3.

My heart beats in victory!

Yes, I know I should be writing. Off to do that now. Really.

Posted on: Saturday, June 4th, 2011 at 3:08 pm
Categories: Meanderings.