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Introduction

If your screen is flickering, damaged, or faulty in you Garmin Drive 50 LM, the screen could need replacing. Before going for a full replacement, it is possible that the cord connecting to the motherboard is loose. Please follow these steps and check if said cord is loose before buying a new screen for your device. Remember to always power off the device, and make sure it's not connected before taking the device apart. Make sure that when taking the device apart, to not misplace any pieces because all the pieces will be needed to connect the device back. With the Garmin Drive 50 LM, you can have it download the latest map and software update for your device.

By following this guide and taking the necessary precaution to fix the part, you will be able to successfully replace the screen of the Garmin Drive 50LM.

What you need

Step 1 Screen Replacement

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Flip the device over to its back.
Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to remove the four 5.8 mm screws as shown above.

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Step 2

Insert an opening tool into the seam between the case and chassis. Pry open the corner of the screen and work down the length of the device.
Repeat the same for all other sides of the device until it is out of the case.

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Step 3

Gently set down the side with the screen.
Be careful as to not rip the orange cord connecting the screen to the motherboard.

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Step 4

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Look for the brown latch holding the orange cord down on the motherboard and with tweezers, flip the latch up.
Gently pull the orange cord out of the motherboard.

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Step 5

With your opening tool, pop out the original screen from the case.
You should hear four clicks, one from each of the prongs holding the screen in.

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Step 6

Replace damaged or faulty screen with new one.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting or ask our Answers community for help.