Introduction
This Garmin had a cracked front glass/digitizer. Due to cost effectiveness I replaced the complete front panel. Replacement cost $20.
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The cracked screen is clearly visible. LCD is still functioning, but obviously no touch function.
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Remove the holder as well as the power cord from the back of the GPS unit.
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The Nüvi uses two screws that are hidden underneath the label on the bottom.
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Remove the label, then remove the two Torx T5 screws
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Use a plastic opening tool to start splitting the front and back case.
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Work your way around the separation line, gently applying continous pressure to the back case.
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Once the front and back case are split, do not yet totally remove it. The LCD is still attached via a ribbon cable.
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The ribbon cable and connector are covered with a strip of Kapton tape
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Remove the tape. Use the plastic opening tool, or any other appropriate tool (i.e. guitar pick, fingernails etc), to remove the tape.
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Once the tape is removed, flip the white clasp open, by moving it away from the cable end, disconnect the LCD.
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Remove the On/Off switch
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Remove the complete front assembly.
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The LCD assembly is held in the front bezel by seven plastic tabs.
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Move those tabs slightly back while applying pressure from the opposite side (front of the LCD)
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Continue to push the tabs on the bezel away from the LCD assembly, pushing the LCD away from the bezel
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Ensure that the LCD assembly clears all the tabs.
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Remove the LCD from the front bezel
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Totally separate the assembly from the bezel. Now it is time to replace it with a new assembly.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
2 comments
After reinstalling LCD screen how do I reconnect the ribbon cable? Any tips would be GREATLY appreciated :) Thank You
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Thank you! Saved me a new GPS!