Garmin Rino 700 Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

If you’re having trouble hearing audio or using the volume buttons on your Garmin Rino 700, there might be a problem with your motherboard either through a connection error or possibly damage. This guide will teach you how to replace the motherboard to get these features working again. For this replacement all you need is a TR6 Torx Security screwdriver and a spudger. There are no hazards to this guide. Going forward, you can see how to prevent these issues on our troubleshooting page: Garmin Rino 700 Troubleshooting

What you need

Step 1 Battery Disconnect

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Flip the Garmin Rino 700 over so that the underside is facing up.
Using the TR6 Torx Security screwdriver, remove the six 9.5 mm screws on the backside of the device.

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Step 2

Remove the battery cover and set it to the side.

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Step 3

Use the spudger to disconnect the battery wire port from the motherboard.

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Step 4 Motherboard

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Using the T5 Torx screwdriver, remove the two 6.4 mm screws on the motherboard.

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Step 5

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Using the nylon spudger, lift the motherboard out of its position.
Slide the motherboard out of the front panel of the device.
Carefully disconnect the motherboard from the panel and remove it out of the device.