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Garmin Nuvi 2599 Microphone Replacement

Introduction

This guide provides instructions for how to replace the microphone in your Garmin Nuvi 2599 GPS.

What you need

  1. Garmin Nuvi 2599 Microphone Replacement, Display: step 1, image 1 of 2 Garmin Nuvi 2599 Microphone Replacement, Display: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Use a T4 Torx screwdriver to remove the four 5.8 mm screws from the back of the device.

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  2. Garmin Nuvi 2599 Microphone Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Garmin Nuvi 2599 Microphone Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Insert an opening pick into the seam between the top and bottom case and slide it around the edge of the device to release the clips holding them together.

    • Insert an opening tool into the seam between the top and bottom casing, and gently pry them apart.

    • Avoid pulling them apart, as there are cables connecting the top and bottom case.

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  3. Garmin Nuvi 2599 Microphone Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Garmin Nuvi 2599 Microphone Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Use an opening tool or a clean fingernail to flip up the locking flap on the display cable—this is the unlocked position.

    • Use tweezers or your fingers to gently pull the ribbon cable out of its socket.

    • Remove the display assembly.

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  5. Garmin Nuvi 2599 Microphone Replacement, Motherboard: step 4, image 1 of 2 Garmin Nuvi 2599 Microphone Replacement, Motherboard: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Use the angled tweezers to gently disconnect the battery connector from the socket on the motherboard.

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  6. Garmin Nuvi 2599 Microphone Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Use a T4 Torx bit screwdriver to remove the four 5.8 mm screws from the motherboard.

    • Remove the motherboard.

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  7. Garmin Nuvi 2599 Microphone Replacement, Microphone: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Use a soldering iron to desolder the mic connector from the motherboard.

    • Learn more about soldering and desoldering in the How to Solder and Desolder Connections guide.

    • Soldering irons reach very high temperatures and can burn skin. Solder fumes may be harmful, so always work in a well-ventilated space.

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  8. Garmin Nuvi 2599 Microphone Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Once the solder is liquid, use tweezers to remove the microphone cables from the motherboard and detach the microphone.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

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