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Garmin Nuvi 370 Microphone Replacement

Introduction

In this guide the repairer replaces the microphone by disassembling the device to access the motherboard.

Prerequisite Guide:

Disassembling Garmin Nuvi 370 Into Core Components

Tools Used:

  • Fine Point Tweezers
  • Spudger

Estimated Duration: 10 minutes

What you need

  1. Garmin Nuvi 370 Microphone Replacement, Microphone: 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 Nuvi 370 Microphone Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Garmin Nuvi 370 Microphone Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • 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 Nuvi 370 Microphone Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Garmin Nuvi 370 Microphone 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 Nuvi 370 Microphone Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Garmin Nuvi 370 Microphone Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the speaker and battery from their terminals on the motherboard. This should disconnect the motherboard completely from the back panel.

    • This step is optional but is recommended as it will create more room to work.

    • It is recommended that you use tweezers or the spudger for precision.

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  6. Garmin Nuvi 370 Microphone Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Gently pull out the microphone wire from the terminal. Tweezers are recommended for precision.

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  7. Garmin Nuvi 370 Microphone Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • The microphone component should now be completely separated from the motherboard.

    • Plug in new, functional microphone component.

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Finish Line

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Matt West

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Cal Poly, Team 13-65, Johann Spring 2013 Member of Cal Poly, Team 13-65, Johann Spring 2013

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