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Garmin Nuvi 50LM Speaker Replacement

Introduction

This guide instructs how to replace a faulty speaker.

What you need

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    • Place the LCD screen is face down on a flat surface.

    • Make sure the side containing the speaker and the charging port is facing up.

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    • Remove the four 9 mm screws on the back of the GPS unit using the Torx T-4 screwdriver found in the iFixit Pro Tech Tool Kit.

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    • Gently pry open the device with the iFixit Plastic Opening Tool found in the iFixit Pro Tech Tool Kit.

    • Be careful not to damage the orange ribbon cable and the motherboard.

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    • Once the GPS is open, identify the black and blue wires connecting the black speaker to the green motherboard.

    • The black wire is located closest to the speaker.

    • The blue wire is located farthest from the speaker.

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    • Cut both wires using a pair of wire cutters.

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    • Solder the wires of the replacement speaker back onto the small silver squares located on the motherboard using the iFixit Soldering Station.

    • Be careful when using the soldering iron, the temperature can reach 600F.

    • Solder the black wire onto the motherboard on the port closest to the speaker and solder the blue wire onto the motherboard on the port farthest from the speaker.

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Conclusion

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

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Where would you get the replacement speakers??

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