Removing Di2 Battery from seatpost
06-24-19, 01:12 PM
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Removing Di2 Battery from seatpost
I'm going to be switching seat posts soon and wanted to ask the community if there were any tips/tricks to removing the battery. Current setup is standard Shimano friction battery holder....not the lock ring type.
My guess is to carefully use pliers on the tabs to pull and rotate the assembly out from the post. Anyone done this before that could offer any insight? I just want to be prepared when the new seat post arrives.
Not much info using Google other than some people suggesting use of a coat hanger....but they do not explain how it is used, nor can I imagine it being an effective method.
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My guess is to carefully use pliers on the tabs to pull and rotate the assembly out from the post. Anyone done this before that could offer any insight? I just want to be prepared when the new seat post arrives.
Not much info using Google other than some people suggesting use of a coat hanger....but they do not explain how it is used, nor can I imagine it being an effective method.
Thanks
06-24-19, 01:21 PM
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For next time, maybe attach a string or ribbon so that you can more easily pull it out.
06-24-19, 01:23 PM
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There must be some bike mechanics on here that have done this many times. Strange that the web has very little information on this.
06-24-19, 01:43 PM
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@TimothyH should be along any time now...
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If it's held by friction, not much else you can do but pull it out slowly... If you can shim the tube from a can of wd40, a small squirt may make it easier to pull out... but cleanup will be required.
06-24-19, 02:29 PM
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@TimothyH should be along any time now...
Looking at photos from my install, I would think that it could probably be pulled out by hand, or maybe pliers or a screwdriver to get it started as the OP has stated. Doesn't look like a big deal at all.
This is the Ritchie holder, not Shimano...
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air pressure? compressor?
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true that...... but I also have almost put out an eye by trying to remove a valve core without letting the air out of a tire first.... so I should add "do this at your own risk"
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06-24-19, 03:56 PM
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Hey thanks fellas, just wanted to check to make sure I wasn’t overlooking anything.
