Garmin Vívoactive 4 Screen Replacement

Введение

Replacing the screen of the Garmin Vívoactive 4 (M/N: 03618) is an involved process and requires a few tools.

There are many reasons why you may require to replace your screen. For example, it may be damaged, it may not be functioning, or perhaps it is not performing as expected. Your screen also may not power on in the case dirt or dust is reducing your devices responsiveness to touch. (see Screen Wont Respond in the Vívoactive 4 Troubleshooting Guide).

Please note:

Handle your device and tools with care as to ensure you do not hurt yourself or damage the watch.
This repair requires the use of a heat gun. For information on using a heat gun safely, take a look at How to Use a Heat Gun to Soften Adhesive guide.

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Шаг 1 Watch Band

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Flip the watch on its back to reveal the watch band connection pins.

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Шаг 2 Remove Bands

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Wedge your fingernail or the tip of a spudger underneath the watch band's small metal pin.
Push on the pin to release the strap from it's hinge.
Pull the strap away from the watch to disconnect it.
The strap will not pull away if the pin isn't fully pushed in.

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Шаг 3

With both straps removed, a new replacement watch band may be inserted.

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Шаг 4 Screen

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Use a heatgun to loosen the adhesive beneath the screen, it should take a 5-10 minutes for adhesive to loosen.
Handle the watch with care to avoid burning yourself after it has been heated. Review the How to Use a Heat Gun to Soften Adhesive guide.

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Шаг 5

Wedge a thin opening tool or your iFixit Jimmy in between the seam where the screen and the watch’s housing connect.
Pry the screen off the device.
There is a cable underneath the screen that needs to be disconnected - be careful not to rip it.
Work quickly so the adhesive doesn’t cool too much.

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Шаг 6

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Carefully disconnect both cables from the motherboard by placing the tip of your spudger under the edge of the connector, and prying the connector straight up from its socket.

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