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Garmin Quickfit Security Watch Pin Removal Tips & Tricks

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In literal terms, no special tool is required, and all you need is a utility knife and the bottom part of your original Garmin silicon watch strap to create tension.
For old-style Fenix with screwed-on watch pins, you'll need this screwdriver kit then: amzn.to/3qt8VAr
Utility knife: amzn.to/3qQ5UK7
Garmin Epix 2: amzn.to/46i5mNn
Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2: amzn.to/3poIZoQ
This is the exact strap I'm using: bit.ly/42Zqx3Q
Cheers!
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@maxmann8607 Год назад

You mad genius!!!! I struggled like a son of gun for over 45 minutes using various self tried techniques until I found this video. I got each side off in 2-3 tries with your method. Thank you!!! Very appreciated!!!

@stevencccc 2 месяца назад

I did it with the small tip of a springbar remover tool while pressing on the garmin sprinabar with my thumb. Worked a charm.

@VanNguyen-oi8sk Месяц назад

This was perfect, took me seconds to remove was a "why didn't I think of that moment!" Great vid!

@kt9493 5 дней назад

Thanks! Saved my nerves and time! Much appreciated.

@ZeeDoblekae 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for making this video, it was short, concise, and incredibly helpfull. I never comment on videos but felt the need to on this one. Thanks!

@lvm3487 2 месяца назад

Brilliant! Thank you. I'm a total newb and it only took me a handful of tries to figure this out!

@arnebeukelman1 4 месяца назад

Had done some many tries😢 never worked. Now within 3 times the pin removed! Thank you so much!

@paulj6637 11 месяцев назад

Legend! Works a charm on the fenix 7s. Takes a few attempts.

@OMG-sh9st 6 месяцев назад

I made a paracord strap and have to weave it through the spring bars already installed. Thanks for the vid

@TheGizmoGarage 6 месяцев назад

Right on!

@Akrapovic581 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for this sir. You contributed to humanity.

@ljc1984 8 месяцев назад

I have never seen such a valuable video, you gave me a great help, thank you

@leonpatrick5606 4 месяца назад

I've been waiting for two months now for my ordered Garmin pins.

@GoingGlobalNowAmandaAndRJ 3 месяца назад

Why do you need to remove the pins? The bands have a quick release and they come right off without removing the pins?

@TheGizmoGarage 3 месяца назад

Some folks want to use aftermarket/traditional watch straps, which are not compatible with existing thick pins.

@TylorChambers-mr1fz Месяц назад

I bought the strap with tools at Walmart after market .

@pandu2710 10 месяцев назад

This video really helped me. Thanks buddy, you're a genius!

@vladyslavruban 4 месяца назад

it works, thx. btw, bands from instinct 2x is not compatible for fenix 7x xD

@miciobigio 4 месяца назад

Great tip!!! Thank you.

@steffenrichter4705 7 месяцев назад

you made my day - thank you

@deepcoolclear 2 месяца назад

Thank you. Can you provide the link for the aftermarket strap you bought ? It looks great

@TheGizmoGarage 2 месяца назад

I bought it here: www.etsy.com/listing/755275159/01-nylon-fabric-smart-watch-band-sport

@techandco. 7 месяцев назад

Excellent. It works !

@SarkAsadourianActor 3 месяца назад

Some models of the Fenix 7s don’t have springs in the metal rod so you must break it

@TheGizmoGarage 3 месяца назад

Are you sure? then how did they put it inside in the first place? The spring on the Garmin original pin is quite thick, making them look like they are not springs, that maybe the case.

@edrodr1guez 2 месяца назад

Thank you sir. Why would they make it so complicated?

@TheGizmoGarage 2 месяца назад

To protect their own eco-system of replacement straps

@footballshirtlegitcheck Месяц назад

Thankss

@NickW90 3 месяца назад

So with the big spring bars removed, how well do the 22mm spring bars fit from say the forerunner. Is there noticeable movement in them?

@TheGizmoGarage 3 месяца назад

Yes there is, so that's the trade off from ability of using non quickfit pins and straps.

@ricocezario Год назад

Great video. I bought an alternative strap too....but my point is: after replace the strap, if I want to remove again, WITH the strap on, the job will be more harder.... You remove the pin again, after this video, WITH the new strap ??

@TheGizmoGarage Год назад

The new pins (standard watch pins) can be easily popped out by using a knife and pry on the bump near the edge. If you get straps with quick release pins, then no tools are required.

@FcoAyusoSuero 8 месяцев назад

@@TheGizmoGaragedo standard pins work fine? I feel like the pin ends are much thinner than the original Garmin pins....

@TheGizmoGarage 8 месяцев назад

@@FcoAyusoSuero standard pins work fine, but I agree with you Garmin pin is a lot more thicker and durable looking than standard watch pins. But I have been using a standard pin with new strap and no issues so far

@PLANETWATERMELON 7 месяцев назад

Fantastic. Question. How do you get it back in?

@TheGizmoGarage 7 месяцев назад

You'll need a standard watch pin removal tool to remove the standard watch pin, then you can pop original pin back in there since its spring loaded.

@KTMrider696 Год назад

Awesome thanks great video

@TheGizmoGarage Год назад

No problem 👍

@normandgamelin2680 10 месяцев назад

Thank you :)

@PaxAmor1 7 месяцев назад

I am trying to remove this type of spring pin and still having trouble. I don't understand what putting pressure on the back of the bar with the end of the strap does.

@PaxAmor1 7 месяцев назад

I finally got the pins removed but it was very difficult, even following your instructions. Nonetheless I think your method helped. Thank you. I really had to work hard to get a knife in there. I tried a special watch tool designed to remove spring bars and that didn't work. Needed a knife. But then it was a little bit dangerous. You have to be really careful not to cut yourself if it slips out.

@MrAndemob Год назад

Nice tip, however that doesn't work with older Garmin Fenix watches that have screwed on pins.

@TheGizmoGarage Год назад

The screwed on pins are even easier to remove in my opinion. Sadly you have to spend a bit extra on the screw driver if you don't already have it in your tool box. amzn.to/3qt8VAr

@mdaws92 11 месяцев назад

How much pressure are you putting? Having a hard time figuring this one out! Thanks

@TheGizmoGarage 11 месяцев назад

Quite a lot on the back... so not much pressure is needed on the knife.

@mdaws92 11 месяцев назад

Thank you! Will try again tomorrow and see if I can get it

@lukefagan2431 8 месяцев назад

How well do standard watch pins fit as opposed to the original?

@TheGizmoGarage 8 месяцев назад

Construction of standard pin is definitely thinner, but it does allow for other kind of straps to be attached.

@ljot1 7 месяцев назад

Are you at all worried about the thinner pins coming off? I want to do this too but curious if you've tested the durability of it at all?

@TheGizmoGarage 7 месяцев назад

@@ljot1 I was initially, but know that many other smart watch straps uses the standard, thinner watch pin. I actually tried to pull the standard pin that I replaced out and was not able to easily, so far it has been reliable but I'd keep an eye on the condition of the pin. If it starts to bend, then definitely take it out and replace with original.

@v.6ak 6 месяцев назад

I've 3D printed plastic rings…

@busterino23 Год назад

Is there a way to go back and reinstall the original pin?

@TheGizmoGarage Год назад

Yes, very easy, just pop the original pin back in there like any other regular watch strap ins, since they are spring-loaded.

@OMG-sh9st 6 месяцев назад

What size is the spring pin that the epix 2 comes with?

@TheGizmoGarage 6 месяцев назад

22mm not including the tip of the spring pin, 25.3mm including the springs. 2.25mm diameter pin.

@OMG-sh9st 6 месяцев назад

@@TheGizmoGarageThanks!

@fongminglin4930 5 месяцев назад

i want to know how to put back the original strap pin😅

@TheGizmoGarage 5 месяцев назад

It’s spring loaded just like regular pin, press the pin to squeeze the original pin inside the holes

@dsukds88447 5 месяцев назад

I'm probably the only one - tried for 20 min - nothing works (broke x2 'knifes' Finally -just bend the pins with screwdriver -and it was the only methods works (ps. how stupid of Garmin to make hole.pin base of plastic (not metal) and so incr. difficult to replace it at all

@karlikjakub 4 месяца назад

Use once this manual, and than change for a older one :D

@TheGizmoGarage 4 месяца назад

Ha, yeah, I switched back after a year of use.

@johndoe5746 3 месяца назад

Why would you want to remove the pins. Theres a bottom on the band, you press it and it releases without the pin. Maybe i am missing something here...?

@TheGizmoGarage 3 месяца назад

Because the pin on this Garmin watch is thicker and not compatible with standard strap accessories or nylon one piece straps

@techguyml Год назад

What a stupid and dangerous method to remove a watch band. This is how not to do something.

@TheGizmoGarage Год назад

Hello sir, do you even own a Garmin QuickFit equipped watch?! If not, please do not comment. Thank you.

@maxmann8607 Год назад

This was the best way in the world! I struggled forever until I tried this method. Unless you have absolutely no fine motor control there is nothing dangerous about it.