Garmin inReach Mini Back Case Replacement

Einleitung

This guide demonstrates how to replace the back case of the Garmin inReach Mini (model number 5HT094452). This guide is a prerequisite for users who are attempting to replace the battery or motherboard of the device. The battery of the device is located inside the back case. Removing the back hard case involves removing a number of small screws, and it is crucial to keep careful track of these pieces so that the case can be replaced properly.

Was du brauchst

Schritt 1 Nylon Strap

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Place the device on a level surface with the back hard case facing up.

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Use the T5 to remove the 1.9mm screw attached to the nylon strap.
Remove the nylon strap.

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Schritt 3 Back Case

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Remove the five 1.8 mm screws located on the top, sides, and bottom corners of the backside of the device.

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Lastly, lift the protective cap on the side of the device that states "SOS". Slowly pull it to the right in order to remove the back hard case.

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Schritt 5

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In diesem Schritt verwendetes Werkzeug:

Tweezers

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Using the precision tweezers with the round tips, detach the battery connector from the motherboard.
Disconnecting the battery stops the flow of power into the motherboard. This is for your own safety.
If utilizing this guide as a prerequisite to replacing the motherboard, it is crucial not to damage the cable connecting the battery to the motherboard. When the new motherboard is introduced, it will need to be reconnected with that cable.