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Garmin GPSmap 60CSx Battery Terminal Replacement

Introduction

If you know your batteries are not the problem, but your device will not power on, your battery terminals may be corroded. The following is a guide on how to replace battery terminals on the Garmin GPSmap 60CSx.

What you need

  1. Garmin GPSmap 60CSx Battery Terminal Replacement, Back Cover and AA Batteries: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Lift and twist the battery cover release 90 degrees counterclockwise on the back of the device.

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  2. Garmin GPSmap 60CSx Battery Terminal Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Lift battery release up to remove battery cover.

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  3. Garmin GPSmap 60CSx Battery Terminal Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Garmin GPSmap 60CSx Battery Terminal Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Pull AA batteries out.

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  5. Garmin GPSmap 60CSx Battery Terminal Replacement, Battery Terminals: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the six 10 mm screws on the back of the device with a Phillips #0 Screwdriver.

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  6. Garmin GPSmap 60CSx Battery Terminal Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Garmin GPSmap 60CSx Battery Terminal Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Place spudger behind the lower right battery terminal.

    • Push spudger behind the battery terminal to pop it out of place.

    • Now do the same on the bottom left side.

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  7. Garmin GPSmap 60CSx Battery Terminal Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Garmin GPSmap 60CSx Battery Terminal Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Grab the now loose battery terminals and pull them from the GPSMap 60CSx.

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  8. Garmin GPSmap 60CSx Battery Terminal Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Garmin GPSmap 60CSx Battery Terminal Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Flip the back panel over to expose the backs of the top battery terminals.

    • Use a metal spudger to remove the glue that covers them.

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  9. Garmin GPSmap 60CSx Battery Terminal Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Garmin GPSmap 60CSx Battery Terminal Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Flip the back panel back over to view the battery compartment.

    • Place the spudger behind one of the top remaining battery terminals.

    • Push the spudger down and pop the battery terminal out of place.

    • Repeat with the remaining battery terminal.

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Conclusion

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

9 Comments

What did you use to replace the contacts?

Austin Chopra - Reply

Where can I buy replacement terminals?

Mitch - Reply

Mitch, Garmin just told me they do no sell replacement terminals for this 60CSx. Were you able to find any?

Ernie Sammons -

Where can I find replacement battery terminals for a

Garmin 60CS4?

Sonny Pierce - Reply

Where can I find replacement battery terminals for a Garmin Map76CS?

Paul - Reply

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