Garmin Nuvi 50LM Battery Replacement
Maurice Thomas and 5 other contributors
Last updated on Sep 21, 2023
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓Before replacing the battery, visit the device's troubleshooting page to determine whether you need to replace the battery. Follow the steps in this guide if you need to replace the battery.
What you need
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Place the GPS face down on a flat surface.
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Make sure the side containing the speaker and charging port is facing up.
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Remove the four 9 mm screws on the back of the GPS with the T4 Torx screwdriver.
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After the GPS is open, remove the two 9 mm screws holding the motherboard in place.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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The process really is as essy as it looks. One thing though...
It seemed as though something would break before the battery would release. Not to worry; hold the case securely and the battery will eventually pop loose.
Great instructions, thanks. What helped me get the battery loose was to hit the outside of the case where the battery was with a hair dryer on high heat for about 4 minutes, then use a small flat-blade screwdriver under the battery corner, next to where the speaker is housed. It’s tempting to insert the pry tool between the battery and the thin “walls” that surround it, but the walls bent with slight pressure, so don’t do it!
thanks Maurice, very helpful.
The hardest part was removing the cover. I didn’t have the plastic tool but managed, eventually.
Also the battery was a challenge, as previously noted in prior comment.
It is installed with powerful twin stick tape, so was able to pry it out along the perimeter, to loosen it up.
