After I discovered it in the forum, I have periodically cleaned the pins with isopropanol. Now all pins seem to be damaged and the watch doesn't charge anymore since a week ago. I have cleaned it with isopropanol and with ethanol. I have pressed the ON button for more than one minute. I have connected it via USB to the PC. Nothing worked so far. I show you how to fix a Garmin Forerunner 935 or 945 that is not charging or has charging issues. Hope this helps. In this video I am using a Forerunner 935: Fenix 5s Not charging. My Fenix 5s will not hold the charge. When plugged in, it shows on screen as charging but once unplugged it is dead, without any power. I have cleaned the connections with alcohol wipes but still not luck. Any tips on what I can do. sschoell over 4 years ago. Since a few weeks, I have a problem with my Fenix 5. When I connect it to a computer (Windows 10), the watch is not recognized as a device (i.e. does not show up at all in the Explorer) - its also not shown in connected USB devices. It does charge however. Tried on three different computers with two different cables. Fenix 5, corrosion on 2nd pin. MihaiM over 4 years ago. Hy guys. I have a fenix 5 that after 3 months of buying had some corrosion and now look like in the image a posted. The watch was bought in august 2018. Can this be soved by waranty if there is no connexion/charging problem YET? I have owned my 5+ for about 1.5 months now and initially the charging cable/watch connection was rock solid. However, over time it has started to become flaky, such I need to search for the right way to lay the watch to maintain the charging connection (and not touch/disturb it). Based on forum searches, it seems like this plagued the original Shop Amazon for Mellbree 2-Pack Charging Cable Compatible for Garmin Watch, 3-Feet USB Charger Cable Data Transfer for Garmin Fenix 5 5 Plus 5X 5X Plus 5S 5S Plus 6 6X 6 Forerunner 935 Vivoactive 3 etc Charging Cord and find millions of items, delivered faster than ever. If your Garmin Fenix 5 Plus previously charged, then this problem is probably just due to dirty connectors. Use a piece of tissue paper and lightly dip it in rubbing alcohol and gently clean 0C4pV.

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