TomTom VIA 1605TM Battery Replacement

Locate the round suction cup on the back of the device.

Twist the suction cup clockwise or counterclockwise while pulling back away from the device closer to your body until removed.

Location of screw is where the suction cup was.

Insert 8mm Hex #T6 screw driver into screw.

Unscrew in counter clockwise direction.

Pry along the edges with the plastic opening tool to separate the back and front panel.

Place the new front panel (with new screen) on to the back panel. Press firmly along the edges to attach.

Keep the TOMTOM oriented so the curve is on the bottom. Locate the four 1mm Philips #J1 head screws attached to the motherboard.

Unscrew each of these in a counter clockwise direction.

Remove the Blue Ribbon Cable by pushing each side of the plastic holder with the nylon spudger.

This will remove the LCD screen from the motherboard.

Unplug the wire connecting to the battery by pinching the sides connected to the front screen.

Pull back away (in the opposite direction) from the connector.

Lift the circuit board to reveal the battery beneath.

Carefully pry loose using the plastic opening tool and remove the original battery.

Place the new battery where the old battery was located.