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Garmin Vivoactive HR Display Replacement

Introduction

This guide uses the iOpener and black spudger to remove the broken screen from the device, allowing for replacement. Screen replacement will compromise waterproof integrity.

What you need

  1. Garmin Vivoactive HR Display Replacement, Display: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Apply the Heated iOpener to the display for 30 seconds to soften the adhesive..

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  2. Garmin Vivoactive HR Display Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Insert a spudger between the display and watch body.

    • Pry upwards and work the spudger around the perimeter of the display to free it from the body.

    • The display is still attached with ribbon cables so don't remove completely.

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  4. Garmin Vivoactive HR Display Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the touchscreen to expose ribbon cables that connect it to the main circuit board.

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  5. Garmin Vivoactive HR Display Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Garmin Vivoactive HR Display Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Use the flat end of a spudger to disconnect the display cable press connectors from the motherboard.

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Conclusion

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

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Chris Corry

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19 Comments

Hello,

thanks for this. Where can i buy the new screen?

Bowland Olan - Reply

Nice guide! Thanks. But I can’t find any parts to repair my watch

Christoph Freydank - Reply

Yeah, where can we get the parts from? Also how hard is it to change the battery? Thanks for your help :)

Rick - Reply

What type of glue i use to connect the display an the body?

culibrkboj - Reply

I’ve only found a couple sources for the adhesive.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Adhesive-Do...

https://www.smitacn.com/double-sided-tap...

Matthew Lazarowitz -

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