Being so new to the forum(s), I am not certain where to place this data....if indeed it is "new" data. I searched, but found nothing....so here we go:

Garmin has always maintained the battery is not replaceable on their products. NOT TRUE (Just like iPods...). Here is a YouTube link guiding you step by step in replacing the battery. It is not complicated:



If it can be done for the 1300, I am rather certain it can be done for most any unit. As an example, Ebay has batteries for $6.00 including postage.

Hope this helps others.

PS: I've tried to "hide" the link as has been suggested I do....but I'm not certain I quite know how to do it yet! (I highlighted the URL and then clicked on the H button. Correct???)