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Magellan RoadMate 2120T-LM Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

This guide will walk through the steps of replacing the internal battery for a Magellan RoadMate 2120T-LM. Before starting, ensure that the new battery is supported by the device.

What you need

  1. Magellan RoadMate 2120T-LM Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 3 Magellan RoadMate 2120T-LM Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 3 Magellan RoadMate 2120T-LM Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Turn the GPS over on its backside and remove the six 3 mm Phillips #1 screws.

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  2. Magellan RoadMate 2120T-LM Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Magellan RoadMate 2120T-LM Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Pry up on back panel with black spudger

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  3. Magellan RoadMate 2120T-LM Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Disconnect battery and speaker cables from the motherboard at indicated places.

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  5. Magellan RoadMate 2120T-LM Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Use a spudger to remove the battery from the back panel.

    • If at all possible, please try to use a regular nylon spudger before resorting to a metal spudger. Metal spudgers are much sharper, and have the potential to accidentally pierce the battery.

    • There is a strong adhesive holding the battery to the back panel.

    • This step is not a prerequisite for replacement of other components.

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  6. Magellan RoadMate 2120T-LM Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the four 3 mm Phillips #1 screws from the motherboard.

    • In the picture three out of four screws have already been removed.

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  7. Magellan RoadMate 2120T-LM Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Magellan RoadMate 2120T-LM Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Remove black tape covering connection ribbon for touch-screen

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  8. Magellan RoadMate 2120T-LM Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 Magellan RoadMate 2120T-LM Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 Magellan RoadMate 2120T-LM Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Pull up on the brown tab holding down the ribbon.

    • In this picture the brown tab has already been lifted.

    • Lift up on the motherboard and remove it from device.

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Conclusion

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

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