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Magellan RoadMate 1440 Battery Replacement

Introduction

Follow this guide if you need to replace the battery of your Magellan RoadMate 1440.

What you need

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    • Place the GPS with the screen facing down.

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    • Remove the four 4.2 mm screws on the back cover of the device using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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    • Remove the two 4.2mm screws at the bottom of the device using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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    • Insert the black spudger into the crease in the side of the GPS.

    • Move the end of the spudger down to break the seal between the two plastic shells.

    • Continue doing this along each side of the GPS to ensure a smooth removal.

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    • Fully separate the two sides of the case.

    • Remove the tape on the battery wires and the tape on the speaker wires.

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    • Use the black spudger to break the seal between the adhesive and battery. Use the same spudger to continue to pry the battery from the backing

    • This may be a little tough to separate the battery and the adhesive

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    • Lift the battery from the device

    • Once the battery is free from the adhesive, remove the piece of tape with a pair of tweezers that is covering the connection of the battery to the motherboard.

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    • Unplug the battery from the mother board by pulling back the clips and pulling the wires away from the motherboards receptacle

    • It is important for your and the device's safety to remove the battery before continuing with any other part removals.

    • It is not necessary to separate the red and white wires from the battery. A replacement battery pack will come with similar wires already attached.

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Conclusion

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

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