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Garmin StreetPilot c330 Screen Replacement

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  1. Garmin StreetPilot c330 Screen Replacement, Outer Casing: step 1, image 1 of 3 Garmin StreetPilot c330 Screen Replacement, Outer Casing: step 1, image 2 of 3 Garmin StreetPilot c330 Screen Replacement, Outer Casing: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • 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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    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the four screws around the screen.

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

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    • 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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    • Locate the three screws holding the motherboard in place.

    • Remove screws.

    • Set screws aside in a safe place.

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    • Use Spudger to lift up motherboard.

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    • To remove the ribbon cable, lift the black latch using the spudger tool.

    • Separate the connection using either your fingers, tweezers, or the spudger.

  9. Garmin StreetPilot c330 Screen Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Garmin StreetPilot c330 Screen Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2
    • Slide the spudger tool under the first flexible tab located on the right side of the bottom of the screen.

    • The tab is denoted by a red box in the photo.

    • There are two tabs at the top of the screen that are not flexible

    • Rotate the spudger outward until the tab is no longer holding the screen.

    • Push the screen out from the front.

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    • Find the second flexible tab near the screen's wires and slide spudger under tab.

    • The tab is denoted by a red box in the photo.

    • Rotate spudger outward until the tab is no longer holding the screen.

    • Push the screen out from the front.

  11. Garmin StreetPilot c330 Screen Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1
    • Separate the screen from the front cover.

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    • Have your new screen ready to insert, making sure it is fully unwrapped.

    • Find the tabs used to secure the screen as highlighted in the photo.

    • Slide the bottom of the screen under the permanent tabs.

    • The permanent tabs are denoted by blue boxes in the photo.

    • Use the spudger tool to raise the flexible tabs in order to reinsert the screen completely into the front cover.

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    • Reinsert the ribbon cable into the slot you removed it from.

    • Lower the black latch using the spudger tool.

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    • Reattach the motherboard with the three screws you removed previously.

    • Use the silver screws.

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    • Locate the white wire clip.

    • Plug it back in.

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    • Screw the front panel back onto the base using the four screws you removed in step 2.

    • Use the black screws.

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    • Gently pop the plastic frame back into place.

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