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Garmin Dezl 760LMT Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

This guide will show you how to properly and safely remove the motherboard from your Garmin, preventing damage to you or the motherboard.

What you need

  1. Garmin Dezl 760LMT Motherboard Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 1 of 2 Garmin Dezl 760LMT Motherboard Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Using a Torx T6 Screwdriver, remove the ten 7mm screws from the back panel.

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    • Using a metal spudger, pry the device apart.

    • To recombine them, line up the two halves of the device and press them together.

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  3. Garmin Dezl 760LMT Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Turn the device over, laying it on its back with the screen facing upwards.

    • Lift the front panel away from the silver part of the back panel.

    • Make sure not to rip the ribbon cable that is connected to the screen and the motherboard.

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  5. Garmin Dezl 760LMT Motherboard Replacement, Screen Ribbon Cable: step 4, image 1 of 2 Garmin Dezl 760LMT Motherboard Replacement, Screen Ribbon Cable: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the screen opposite where the "GARMIN" logo is located. Remove the clear tape holding the ribbon cable to the motherboard.

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  6. Garmin Dezl 760LMT Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Garmin Dezl 760LMT Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
    Tool used on this step:
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    • Find and lift the small grey hinge at the end of the ribbon cable.

    • When handling the motherboard, make sure to wear an anti-static wrist strap.

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  7. Garmin Dezl 760LMT Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 6, image 1 of 2 Garmin Dezl 760LMT Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Using a Torx T5 screwdriver, unscrew the six 5mm screws on the motherboard.

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    • Grasp each of the three wires near where it is attached to the motherboard. Lift them upward to detach them.

    • Lift the motherboard from the device.

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Conclusion

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

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Ryan Williams

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2 Comments

i realy appreciate the video but please tell me where can i find buy the motherboard or others parts for my gps rv-760

Thank you

Pierre Delisle

Québec

Canada

Pierre Delisle - Reply

Is it possible to buy the ribbon cable from the screen to the mother board, and what’s the procedure to replace it on the display ? Thanks

Kiki B - Reply

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