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Garmin StreetPilot c330 Battery Replacement

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7

Time Required

5 - 10 minutes

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  1. At the top of the outer frame, insert the plastic spudger into the groove in the center. Lever the frame gently until it pops out of the case. Lever the frame gently until it pops out of the case.

    • At the top of the outer frame, insert the plastic spudger into the groove in the center.

    • Lever the frame gently until it pops out of the case.

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  2. Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the four screws around the screen. Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the four screws around the screen. Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the four screws around the screen.

    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the four screws around the screen.

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  3. Gently pull from both ends of the casing to separate the front and back panels. Do not force the pieces apart wider than the length of the connecting wires, or you will damage the wiring.

    • Gently pull from both ends of the casing to separate the front and back panels.

    • Do not force the pieces apart wider than the length of the connecting wires, or you will damage the wiring.

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  5. Gently unplug the white cable connector using either your fingers or tweezers. Gently unplug the white cable connector using either your fingers or tweezers. Gently unplug the white cable connector using either your fingers or tweezers.

    • Gently unplug the white cable connector using either your fingers or tweezers.

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  6. Carefully expose both halves of the device.

    • Carefully expose both halves of the device.

    • Be sure not to pull the two halves apart further than the black wire can reach.

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  7. Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the two screws from the battery bracket. Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the two screws from the battery bracket. Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the two screws from the battery bracket.

    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the two screws from the battery bracket.

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  8. Carefully peel the metal bracket away from the battery. Pull the battery away from the back cover. Desolder the wires from the speakers using a soldering iron.

    • Carefully peel the metal bracket away from the battery.

    • Pull the battery away from the back cover.

    • Desolder the wires from the speakers using a soldering iron.

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Conclusion

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

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