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Garmin Nüvi 370 Speaker Replacement

Introduction

In this guide the repairer replaces the speaker of the device by disassembling the device further to expose the motherboard and speaker.

Prerequisite Guide:

Disassembling Garmin Nuvi 370 Into Core Components

Tools Used:

  • Fine Point Tweezers
  • Spudger

Estimated Duration: 10 minutes

What you need

  1. Garmin Nüvi 370 Speaker Replacement, Speaker: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • After following the instructions in the main dis-assembly guide, you should have the screen detached from the motherboard.

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  2. Garmin Nüvi 370 Speaker Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Garmin Nüvi 370 Speaker Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Garmin Nüvi 370 Speaker Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Use the tweezers or the spudger to lift the tan latch off the ribbon cable (ZIF connector)and gently pull out the ZIF connector and cable from underneath the opened latch.

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  4. Garmin Nüvi 370 Speaker Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Garmin Nüvi 370 Speaker Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • The motherboard will now freely separate from the back casing; lay it flat next to the housing.

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  5. Garmin Nüvi 370 Speaker Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Garmin Nüvi 370 Speaker Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Garmin Nüvi 370 Speaker Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Detach blue speaker cable from motherboard.

    • Battery cable is detached in this picture, and it is not required to do so to install a new speaker.

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  6. Garmin Nüvi 370 Speaker Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Garmin Nüvi 370 Speaker Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Detach speaker from casing and insert new, functional speaker.

    • Battery is removed in the picture and is not required for the installation of a new speaker.

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Conclusion

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

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