Garmin Nuvi 2589LMT Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

If your device is not turning on, you may need to replace your motherboard. Use this guide to replace a defective motherboard in your Garmin NUVI 2589LMT device. This replacement guide requires more time than replacing the other components in your GPS, since this guide involves soldering.

What you need

Step 1 Back Panel Assembly

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Using the T5 Torx Screwdriver, remove all 4 of the 5.7mm screws from the back of the device.

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Step 2

Using the plastic opening tools, pry the shorter sides of the device apart.
Once a gap has formed at the top of the device, insert the opening tool into the gap and slide it along the top of the device. Repeat for the bottom edge of the device to separate the LCD screen from the back.
Do not disconnect or tear the ribbon wiring, located at the bottom of the motherboard, when removing the back of the device.

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Step 3 Motherboard

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Tool used on this step:

Tweezers

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Using the angled tweezers, grip the red, black, and green wires connecting the battery to the motherboard, then gently lift away from the motherboard.

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