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Magellan RoadMate 5236T-LM Battery Replacement

What you need

  1. Magellan RoadMate 5236T-LM Battery Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 3 Magellan RoadMate 5236T-LM Battery Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 2 of 3 Magellan RoadMate 5236T-LM Battery Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Place the device face down on a flat surface.

    • Remove the four 5mm screws at each corner using a #000 Phillips head screwdriver.

  2. Magellan RoadMate 5236T-LM Battery Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Magellan RoadMate 5236T-LM Battery Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Magellan RoadMate 5236T-LM Battery Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3
    • Gently wedge a plastic opening tool into the seam along the side of the device.

    • Slide the tool along the seam to pry apart the front and back covers.

  3. Magellan RoadMate 5236T-LM Battery Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Magellan RoadMate 5236T-LM Battery Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • A ribbon cable attaches the display screen and the motherboard via a ZIF connector. Remove the tape covering where the ZIF connector connects to the mother board.

    • Use tweezers to disconnect the ZIF connector from the motherboard.

    • The ZIF connector may disconnect itself from the motherboard when removing the tape.

  4. Magellan RoadMate 5236T-LM Battery Replacement, Battery: step 4, image 1 of 2 Magellan RoadMate 5236T-LM Battery Replacement, Battery: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Lay the back panel on a flat surface with the battery, motherboard, and speaker facing up.

    • Use a plastic opening tool to gently pull the battery away from the back panel in order to remove the adhesive that helps the battery stick to the panel.

  5. Magellan RoadMate 5236T-LM Battery Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Unscrew the two 5mm screws using a Phillips #000 screwdriver.

  6. Magellan RoadMate 5236T-LM Battery Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 Magellan RoadMate 5236T-LM Battery Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 Magellan RoadMate 5236T-LM Battery Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3
    • Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove three 5mm screws that hold the motherboard down to the the back panel.

    • Remove the battery, speaker and motherboard. Place them on a flat surface upside down.

  7. Magellan RoadMate 5236T-LM Battery Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
Conclusion

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

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2 Comments

Please describe what voltage to expect on the batterie’s (cell) black, white, and red wires. Also if possible what their individual functions are?

William Nelson - Reply

where can i buy the battery?

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