03-02-2023 03:42 PM
What kind of battery do I need to replace the date/time battery in a G9X? (NOT the main battery pack, NOT Mark II)
Can I replace it myself? Where can I find instructions?
The manual and various Canon sites don't show any of this information.
A camera store said I need a CR1220 which costs about $2 but they don't install. A repair shop wouldn't tell me the kind of battery but said it's $45 (plus of course almost $100 to install.
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03-02-2023 04:05 PM - edited 03-02-2023 04:06 PM
The G9X does not have a user replaceable date/time battery. It has a built-in rechargeable battery that is automatically recharged in about 4 hours by the main battery. If it is not recharging, it will need to be serviced by Canon.
This is from page 21 of the G9X user manual.
03-03-2023 01:41 PM
Not exactly the news I wanted but thanks so much for your reply. The manual was a little vague about the date/time battery being irreplaceable except by Canon.
03-02-2023 03:56 PM
I don't think it may be a user-replaceable part.
I know others here have pointed out uscamera"dot"com as a source of parts lists. When I search that site for a "Canon G9X", they do have a parts list, but the list itself would cost $7.99.
I wonder if you could split the difference in purchasing the required part (hopefully it would not be $45) and find a repair shop to replace it.
03-02-2023 04:05 PM - edited 03-02-2023 04:06 PM
The G9X does not have a user replaceable date/time battery. It has a built-in rechargeable battery that is automatically recharged in about 4 hours by the main battery. If it is not recharging, it will need to be serviced by Canon.
This is from page 21 of the G9X user manual.
03-03-2023 01:41 PM
Not exactly the news I wanted but thanks so much for your reply. The manual was a little vague about the date/time battery being irreplaceable except by Canon.
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