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Garmin Forerunner 25 Screen Replacement

Introduction

The screen is a vital component to a digital smart watch. With the right tools, replacing the screen can be done efficiently and effectively.

What you need

  1. Garmin Forerunner 25 Screen Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Power off your watch before disassembling it.

    • Place the watch on a hard surface with the screen facing down.

    • Unscrew the four 7.0 mm screws located at each corner using a T5 screwdriver.

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  2. Garmin Forerunner 25 Screen Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Pry the old battery out using a plastic spudger.

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  3. Garmin Forerunner 25 Screen Replacement, Motherboard: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the two T4 6 mm screws located on both sides of the motherboard.

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  5. Garmin Forerunner 25 Screen Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the motherboard up using a plastic spudger.

    • Ribbon cables are still attached underneath—be careful when prying the motherboard up.

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  6. Garmin Forerunner 25 Screen Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Flip the ZIF connectors using a plastic spudger tool.

    • Remove the motherboard.

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  7. Garmin Forerunner 25 Screen Replacement, Screen: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove gold piece in the corner using the pointed side of the 4 spudger.

    • Any spudger with a pointed end should work to remove this piece.

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  8. Garmin Forerunner 25 Screen Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Pry the screen up with a plastic opening tool.

    • Any plastic tool with a flat edge should work to remove the screen.

    • Remove the screen.

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Conclusion

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

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Suzanne Drumm

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