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Polar M400 Watch Wrist Strap Replacement

Polar M400 Watch Wrist Strap Replacement

Timothy Rocha

Timothy Rocha and 2 other contributors

Last updated on August 2, 2024

3 minutes
Very easy

Introduction

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This guide will teach someone how to take off a damaged or torn wrist strap on the Polar M400 and replace it with a new one. A damaged wrist strap could be due to excessive wear and tear or wearing it in wet conditions.

What you need

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  1. Polar M400 Watch Wrist Strap Replacement, Wrist Strap: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Insert a standard paper clip into the holes on both sides of the watch that connect the watch's face with the wrist strap.

  2. Polar M400 Watch Wrist Strap Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Polar M400 Watch Wrist Strap Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
    $4.99
    • Apply an upward pressure to the holes until the locking pins release.

    • Use precision tweezers to remove the pins that connect the face with the strap.

  3. Polar M400 Watch Wrist Strap Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Once the pins are released, the old wrist strap should snap off.

    • Simply lock the new wrist strap into place.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Timothy Rocha

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2 Comments

I am trying to do the same on my Polar v800 and I cannot remove the locking pins, they seem to be “stuck”, any idea how to loosen them?

Gustavo Fette - Reply

Polar won’t sell spare parts so where can I buy a replacement screen or a replacement front case for the M430?

Olivier Grand - Reply

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