Garmin GPS V Front Plate Replacement

Orient the GPS V backside up.

With a #0 Philips screwdriver, remove six M2x0.4 black screws on the back of the unit.

With the spudger, gently pry the back plate off the unit starting at the corners.

Open the back plate about 35°, use the antenna side act like a hinge.

Locate the white 8-pin connector on the logic board and disconnect it.

Open the device all the way, making sure to not disconnect the brown antenna wire.

With a #1 Philips screwdriver, remove the silver M2x0.4 screw on the logic board near the brown wire.

Locate the ribbon connector on the logic board.

With the spudger, gently apply pressure to both sides of the brown connector lock until it pushes out.

With the spudger, gently work the ribbon cable out of the connector until it is free.

With the spudger, gently pry out the logic board.

Locate the brown wire connection on the logic board.

Carefully apply heat with the soldering iron while gently pulling on the brown wire.

Pull brown wire free of the logic board.

Gently pry the button pad off of the front plate.

Orient the front plate of the device so the display board is facing up.

With the spudger, gently work your way around the display assembly.

Pry the display free of the front plate.

With the display removed, the front case of the Garmin GPS can be replaced.