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Disassembling Garmin Nuvi 1200 Logic Board

Introduction

This guide shows how to fully disassemble a Garmin Nuvi 1200 to replace the logic board.

What you need

  1. Disassembling Garmin Nuvi 1200 Logic Board, Logic Board: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Remove to sticker on the back of the unit and then remove the two T5 scremws once this is done use a spudger to carefully pry off the silver cover.

    • Once the tool is inserted it can slide around the entire device.

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  2. Disassembling Garmin Nuvi 1200 Logic Board: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove four small T5 torx screws.

    • Be gentle, the screws are easily stripped.

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  4. Disassembling Garmin Nuvi 1200 Logic Board: step 3, image 1 of 2 Disassembling Garmin Nuvi 1200 Logic Board: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Lift cover off of unit.

    • Be careful not to lose small rubber piece on the bottom right corner.

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  5. Disassembling Garmin Nuvi 1200 Logic Board: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Disconnect ribbon cable from logic board.

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  6. Disassembling Garmin Nuvi 1200 Logic Board: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove two T5 torx screws holding down logic board.

    • Disconnect battery.

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  7. Disassembling Garmin Nuvi 1200 Logic Board: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Gently lift the logic board out of the unit

    • Be careful not to damage the battery connector on the top of the unit.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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