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Repairing Garmin Forerunner 405 Contacts

Introduction

This guide will walk you through the process of cleaning the contacts on a Garmin Forerunner 405.

What you need

  1. Repairing Garmin Forerunner 405 Contacts, Locate: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Locate corroded contacts on the back side of the watch.

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  3. Repairing Garmin Forerunner 405 Contacts, Wipe: step 2, image 1 of 2 Repairing Garmin Forerunner 405 Contacts, Wipe: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Wipe both contacts with force using an isopropyl alcohol wipe.

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  4. Repairing Garmin Forerunner 405 Contacts, Clean: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Use a rough brush to scrape the contacts clean.

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Conclusion

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

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