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Garmin Forerunner 405 Button Replacement

Introduction

This guide will walk you through the process of replacing a button on the Forerunner 405.

What you need

  1. Garmin Forerunner 405 Button Replacement, Unscrew backing: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the four 6.35 mm Torx T5 screws securing the backing of the watch.

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  2. Garmin Forerunner 405 Button Replacement, Separate Component: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the backing off the watch.

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  4. Garmin Forerunner 405 Button Replacement, Separate: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the battery wires out from the motherboard slowly.

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  5. Garmin Forerunner 405 Button Replacement, Unscrew: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew one 4 mm philips screw that attaches the motherboard using a PH000 screwdriver.

    • Lift the motherboard out of the watch.

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  6. Garmin Forerunner 405 Button Replacement, Pull apart: step 5, image 1 of 2 Garmin Forerunner 405 Button Replacement, Pull apart: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Push button in and pinch silver clip with tweezers.

    • Pull silver clip off the pin it is on.

    • Pull out button and replace.

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Conclusion

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

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Kyle Kiwczak

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2 Comments

Where to find repair button for FR60? Can it be 3d printed? Garmin asks too much out-of-warranty

vasiljevicic - Reply

I took mine apart to find that the jammed button was actually bent. Using two pairs of needle-nose pliers, I was able to straighten it and re-use it. The watch works great now.

keithnbrauneckermil - Reply

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