I have a Garmin GPS from 2011 that at the time cost me $399, plus I bought life time maps with it for another $40. Well the battery was pretty much dead and it was killing me thinking about how much Garmin or one of these local electronic repair stores were going to charge me to replace it. The unit works flawless so I was in no hurry to replace it.
I ran across a website called I Fix it and they have videos and guides on how fix almost anything electronic yourself.
Long story short the battery was $10 and the tools needed were another $21.
Special tork screw driver, tweezers, and two plastic pry tools to open the case.
Here is a typical guide they offer, to walk you through the process.
Garmin 1490T Battery Replacement
It took me maybe 20 minutes start to finish to open the case, remove and replace the battery, and reassemble the GPS unit.
I Fix It website
I hope this can benefit some of you.
I ran across a website called I Fix it and they have videos and guides on how fix almost anything electronic yourself.
Long story short the battery was $10 and the tools needed were another $21.
Special tork screw driver, tweezers, and two plastic pry tools to open the case.
Here is a typical guide they offer, to walk you through the process.
Garmin 1490T Battery Replacement
It took me maybe 20 minutes start to finish to open the case, remove and replace the battery, and reassemble the GPS unit.
I Fix It website
I hope this can benefit some of you.