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The SRL has been on the market for 6+ years and Sena is still refusing to provide a replacement battery, maintaining the position that it is not replaceable. I had my complete headset replaced under their 2 year warranty when the original battery failed but after the warranty expires they just say buy a new headset when the battery no longer holds a charge.
My battery life is now less than 3 hours so did a quick search and found an aftermarket battery on eBay for $27, ordered it and can report it works fine. It is actually higher amp hr rating and the first charge went over 12 hrs of use. Just do a search on eBay for SRL battery, seller was Kindly-store and it was in stock in California, arrived in Florida in 5 days with free shipping.
The battery is replaceable, plug and play actually, but does require removing and disassembling the holder. Small screwdriver is provided with the battery.
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New battery is above, original beneath.
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The battery simply plugs into the Sena circuit board and tucks nicely back into the housing. Sorry, no photo of it installed, be sure to take a photo of the housing with the cover removed so you get it back together properly.
 
@gv550 valuable information and lead, I just placed an order for a future replacement! Thanks
 
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Wow Garry, great information! I'm going to place my order now. I'm still using my original that is four years old, but only holds a charge for 6 or 8 hours of very light use. CB and GPS, no music.
 
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Good information. Also, don't forget to update your SRLs to the latest software version periodically.
 
The SRL and SLR-2 also go in the J-Cruise / J-Cruise II, and GT Air helmets as well as the NeoTech and NeoTech II helments.
 
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Battery indicates SRL2. Does this also work with the first SRL?
 
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@gv550

Thanks for the quick response. Just ordered one.
 
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Less inventory and more profit for Sana...not replaceable and just replace...

3.7v battery with same connector will fit, as long as dimensions allow.

One of the reasons why I opted to NOT get this headset when I bought my NeotecII, which added additional few hundred $$$ to already expensive and nearing it's life cycle helmet.

Good info for those who dished out the extra $$$👍
 
I use my Sena 10 all the time when I'm riding with greyhound, (Larry) we just ride and talk, and totally enjoy ourselves......(bike 2 bike).......I never use it for the music, I listen to the bike speakers. and only if I get a incoming telephone call, I then use it for the phone purpose.. just to answer... When I was in the HVAC heating/cooling, business, I was really using it to answer calls, BUT now that I retired, I don't have to talk to anybody while riding.............. God do I love R-E-T-I-R-E-M-E-N-T

Ronnie
2/18/22
 
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Well, good to know it is possible to replace these batteries, but unfortunately for me this seller won't ship to Canada :mad:. Hopefully I'll be able to find one internationally.
 
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Well, good to know it is possible to replace these batteries, but unfortunately for me this seller won't ship to Canada :mad:. Hopefully I'll be able to find one internationally.
There are many Albertans wintering in Arizona, ask one of them to buy it for you and carry it north.
 
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