Introduction
This guide will walk you through the process of replacing a button on the Forerunner 405.
What you need
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Unscrew the four 6.35 mm Torx T5 screws securing the backing of the watch.
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Unscrew one 4 mm philips screw that attaches the motherboard using a PH000 screwdriver.
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Lift the motherboard out of the watch.
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Tool used on this step:Tweezers$4.99
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Push button in and pinch silver clip with tweezers.
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Pull silver clip off the pin it is on.
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Pull out button and replace.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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Where to find repair button for FR60? Can it be 3d printed? Garmin asks too much out-of-warranty
I took mine apart to find that the jammed button was actually bent. Using two pairs of needle-nose pliers, I was able to straighten it and re-use it. The watch works great now.
