Anyone ever try a rechargeable battery in the G5 transmitter?

[Michel]

@jkiel

What would be great is to remove the need to ever have to replace the batteries in the future.

@jkiel, welcome! What an intriguing idea!

@jkiel

Would want charging port to be waterproof.

That will be a challenge.

For us, swimming is a big part of the day, so waterproofness makes a big diff.

@elver

The both can be ground off fairly easily for repeated battery replacements.

@elver, I had no idea you did your own battery replacements for the G5. Kudos!

I don’t know if you read the very long G4/G5 battery replacement thread:

Dexcom G4/G5 transmitter battery replacement

When traveling I was forced to check a bag and neglected to take out my Dex (transmitter too). It froze (was over a year old), now the receiver does not pick up the transmitter, and I cannot currently allow myself (financially) to purchase a replacement; so I found a FB group where you can have it ground down and have the battery replaced by someone experienced! I am goi g to attempt it because I want my CGM back! Any experience with manual battery replacement or using such a service appreciated…