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longg(at)pjm.com
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Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2009 12:45 pm Post subject: Garmin GNS 530 Internal Battery

It's time to change the internal battery on my GNS 530. Does anyone have

any documentation on...



1. How to find the battery?

2. What is required to remove and replace?



Thanks,

Glenn

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joburke

Joined: 07 Nov 2009
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Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 7:32 am Post subject: Re: Garmin GNS 530 Internal Battery

Did you ever find a source for this information?  I'm looking for the same thing.



Thanks.

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Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 7:16 am Post subject: Garmin GNS 530 Internal Battery

No, I just dove in and replaced the battery. If you are well organized

when you disassemble thing, you'll have not trouble. I've got a few

pictures on my website and I can send you a few more on request. It

appears intimidating at first, but in reality many of the boards used

are rather old school, using typical connectors and screws to fasten

them. If the 530 were re-designed with new technology, it would weigh

half as much, have better resolution and fewer contraptions inside. I'm

guessing with all the new products coming out from Garmin, the 430 and

530 will eventually fall unsupported. For now , they are a great unit.



Once you get down to the battery you have a choice. You can trim the

tabs and buy a tab type battery or break looks the tabs from the battery

and re-solder a new battery in its place. The batteries are easily

sourced and cost < $10. 



I think Garmin charges $800.00 to replace a $10.00 battery, so you have

a choice.

Glenn



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