Garmin Fenix 5x Screen Replacement

Remove the five screws surrounding the display using a Torx T7 bit.

Please take note of how tight they are so you can achieve the same torque during final reassembly.

Carefully lift up the display. Be careful not to pull too hard on the ribbon cable so you do not damage the cable or the main board connector.

Remove the green sticker covering the two press-fit connectors.

Save this for later; you might be able to reinstall it at the end of the repair. If not, no worries, the watch works fine without it.

Remove the display ribbon cable press-fit connector of the old display.

Connect the new display. Ensure that you press the connector down fully.

(optional) If you are able to replace the small green sticker covering the press connectors for the ribbon cables, do this now.

Power on your watch to confirm functionality of the new screen (and all buttons) before final reassembly.

Ensure that the o-ring is clean and properly in place in its groove. This is what keeps everything waterproof, so if you use your watch in water, this is very important to check.

If during the repair you get dust inside the groove or around the o-ring, carefully clean the o-ring, and the sealing areas on both the underside of the display and the body of the watch.

Insert all 5 screws around the bezel of the watch.

First, gently tighten all screws, and then proceed to fully tighten opposite pairs at a time to ensure a proper and complete seal.