You are very welcome! Actually my hands are no better than anyone eases, its just practice. I repaired nearly 2 thousand GPS units in the past 20 years.
I found it was quite easy to replace the battery without disconnecting the screen cable. I used my soldering clamp to hold the screen at a 90 degree angle while removing the old battery and installing the new battery. Took less than 10 minutes.
Thank you for this tutorial. I was able to follow all the steps as shown, but I broke/damaged the black battery lead connector on the motherboard when I tried to reconnect the battery lead (of the replacement battery). Could you tell me if I can get that part soldered on by a repair shop in the DC area?
I am not familial wit the DC area, but worst case you can hardwire the battery wires to them main board. or get something like this www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805535155723.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.65.76dc5b29xrAir9&algo_pvid=69da3d11-ecf0-4c43-8375-4c9ae8366971&aem_p4p_detail=202307291031552434653928140150011619818&algo_exp_id=69da3d11-ecf0-4c43-8375-4c9ae8366971-32&pdp_npi=3%40dis%21USD%214.78%213.68%21%21%214.78%21%21%402101f4a016906519153823306e1f6c%2112000034117710345%21sea%21US%21721036174&curPageLogUid=1KXQEsKS8xTQ&search_p4p_id=202307291031552434653928140150011619818_33
Hi, as a new owner of a garmin 396 your videos are most helpful. Can I ask is it possible to change the battery on this unit, like the 395 as there doesn’t seem to be any videos?
Hi, thanks for the compliments, and yes you can change the battery on a Garmin Zumo 396 as well. Since I didn't have one I couldn't make a video on it, but as soon as I get one I will make a video on that too.
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 thanks, much appreciated. It works ok on the usb cable but in the cradle it doesn’t seem to hold charge even though the charging indicator is on. It’s like there’s only enough power to keep the screen on but nothing in reserve. So by the end of the day the battery is completely dead even though it’s been on the cradle?
@@antmensah242 Make sure the contacts of the cradle and the back of the GPS unit are clean and shiny. If they have oxidization or dust they can't make good contact. To clean them use a soft cloth and rubbing alcohol do not use sandpaper or other metal objects to clean them because it will ruin the gold plating on the terminals and make it more susceptible to oxidization.
I've just tried changing mine and when I switch it on, it says touch dot....However, nothing happens and it does not sense my touch....Any help on thus pls?? Thanks
Great video. I have a cracked screen and need to replace. Garmin does not sell a replacement. Where do you buy the new screen from? I had a Nuvi 1300 I took the screen from and was able to use, but that screen had a line on it. Plus it does not want to come in bright enough to see for some reason.
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 It is a Garmin 395LM. Not sure which is part # for the screen. On the front is this number-1403-380 GTTI. On the back is 59 04A30 001 652 1BC1. Then there is a sticker with a bar code on it.
@@jcgfree Non of those seem to be the screen part numbers. They look like serial numbers or production date code numbers. You can find Garmin screens easily on eBay and on Aliexpress for example here is one for Garmin Zumo 390LM which might be the same as 395LM www.ebay.com/itm/303116531850
Nice video ! have you changed the 2 contacts that charge the battery at the backside of the zumo ? is the contact availeble as spare part ? best regards from sweden
Thank you, I haven't changed the metal contacts on the back and I don't think they sell them as a spare parts. However you could find the whole back panel or a defective unit on eBay from which you can take our and use those plates.
Hi thanks for the video. I have a problem on my zumo 390: when I put in on my motorbike mount, does not get the charge anymore. I get also a new cable bun nothings, tested the cable and there is power on the pins when motorbike is on. Could be something broken on the navigator (usb charging port work). Thanks
You are very welcome, most likely in your case the springs on the contact terminals which at the bottom part of the mount is becoming weak and not making a good contact. You have two options, either to change the entire mounting mechanism, or use the USB Port to power the GPS. For USB port you need a special cable otherwise the GPS will go into PC Sync Mode.
Hi Daniele, did you manage to solve your charging issue? I'm faced with the exact same issue. Zumo does not charge via the mount. My friends Zumo does charge on my mount. Really strange!
@@WimLieben Hi! are you sure the contact area at the zumo is really clean ? i have problem like you but i beive i have to change the 2 small contacts at the backside of the gps.
Hello, Unfortunately, Garmin uses different types of screens on the same exact models. For example, there are 4 different types of screens in Garmin NUVI 255W and they are not interchangeable. The Zumo 395LM uses two different types of screens that are not interchangeable. The Zumo 396 LMT-S uses 3 different screens that are also not interchangeable. So if you need a new screen you will have to take apart the GPS and look at the actual screen part number, to order the correct replacement screen for it.
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 TM043NBHG18 is my part number, but only one aliexpress seller sell that part. And he canceled my order after 12 says:/ Any information would help. I already texted few part stores and they want to fix it for 1/2 of new unit
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 That is the one I tried to order;) Thank you for clarification! I will ride this season without gps and will hope to get that part over winter. Best wishes!
J'ai pu changer la batterie de mon Zumo 395 sans aucun problème grâce a votre "Tuto", Merci beaucoup, cordialement
You are welcome!!
Thank you. You have a steady hand. Took me a lot longer to get that cable into the clip than you.
You are very welcome! Actually my hands are no better than anyone eases, its just practice. I repaired nearly 2 thousand GPS units in the past 20 years.
I found it was quite easy to replace the battery without disconnecting the screen cable. I used my soldering clamp to hold the screen at a 90 degree angle while removing the old battery and installing the new battery. Took less than 10 minutes.
Great to hear
your video is very helpful, I will try to do it so perfect as you ;-) to my Zumo 390. THX, Gerhard, Austria
Thanks!! and good luck with the project.
Thank you for this tutorial. I was able to follow all the steps as shown, but I broke/damaged the black battery lead connector on the motherboard when I tried to reconnect the battery lead (of the replacement battery). Could you tell me if I can get that part soldered on by a repair shop in the DC area?
I am not familial wit the DC area, but worst case you can hardwire the battery wires to them main board. or get something like this www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805535155723.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.65.76dc5b29xrAir9&algo_pvid=69da3d11-ecf0-4c43-8375-4c9ae8366971&aem_p4p_detail=202307291031552434653928140150011619818&algo_exp_id=69da3d11-ecf0-4c43-8375-4c9ae8366971-32&pdp_npi=3%40dis%21USD%214.78%213.68%21%21%214.78%21%21%402101f4a016906519153823306e1f6c%2112000034117710345%21sea%21US%21721036174&curPageLogUid=1KXQEsKS8xTQ&search_p4p_id=202307291031552434653928140150011619818_33
Hi, as a new owner of a garmin 396 your videos are most helpful. Can I ask is it possible to change the battery on this unit, like the 395 as there doesn’t seem to be any videos?
Hi, thanks for the compliments, and yes you can change the battery on a Garmin Zumo 396 as well. Since I didn't have one I couldn't make a video on it, but as soon as I get one I will make a video on that too.
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 thanks, much appreciated. It works ok on the usb cable but in the cradle it doesn’t seem to hold charge even though the charging indicator is on. It’s like there’s only enough power to keep the screen on but nothing in reserve. So by the end of the day the battery is completely dead even though it’s been on the cradle?
@@antmensah242 Make sure the contacts of the cradle and the back of the GPS unit are clean and shiny. If they have oxidization or dust they can't make good contact. To clean them use a soft cloth and rubbing alcohol do not use sandpaper or other metal objects to clean them because it will ruin the gold plating on the terminals and make it more susceptible to oxidization.
I've just tried changing mine and when I switch it on, it says touch dot....However, nothing happens and it does not sense my touch....Any help on thus pls?? Thanks
It seems like the Touch Screen cable is not inserted all the way into the socket. Please make sure to push it IN before you close the tab.
Very helpfull video. Thanks a lot 👍👍
Most welcome!
Great video. I have a cracked screen and need to replace. Garmin does not sell a replacement. Where do you buy the new screen from? I had a Nuvi 1300 I took the screen from and was able to use, but that screen had a line on it. Plus it does not want to come in bright enough to see for some reason.
Thanks, what is the part number of the broken screen?
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 It is a Garmin 395LM. Not sure which is part # for the screen. On the front is this number-1403-380 GTTI. On the back is 59 04A30 001 652 1BC1. Then there is a sticker with a bar code on it.
@@jcgfree Non of those seem to be the screen part numbers. They look like serial numbers or production date code numbers. You can find Garmin screens easily on eBay and on Aliexpress for example here is one for Garmin Zumo 390LM which might be the same as 395LM www.ebay.com/itm/303116531850
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 I will try that screen then. It's cheap enough that if it doesn't work it's no big deal. I appreciate the help. TYVM
@@jcgfree My pleasure!
Nice video ! have you changed the 2 contacts that charge the battery at the backside of the zumo ? is the contact availeble as spare part ? best regards from sweden
Thank you, I haven't changed the metal contacts on the back and I don't think they sell them as a spare parts. However you could find the whole back panel or a defective unit on eBay from which you can take our and use those plates.
Where did you get replacement screen at?
I got it from eBay
Hi thanks for the video. I have a problem on my zumo 390: when I put in on my motorbike mount, does not get the charge anymore. I get also a new cable bun nothings, tested the cable and there is power on the pins when motorbike is on. Could be something broken on the navigator (usb charging port work).
Thanks
You are very welcome, most likely in your case the springs on the contact terminals which at the bottom part of the mount is becoming weak and not making a good contact. You have two options, either to change the entire mounting mechanism, or use the USB Port to power the GPS. For USB port you need a special cable otherwise the GPS will go into PC Sync Mode.
Hi Daniele, did you manage to solve your charging issue? I'm faced with the exact same issue. Zumo does not charge via the mount. My friends Zumo does charge on my mount. Really strange!
@@WimLieben Hi! are you sure the contact area at the zumo is really clean ? i have problem like you but i beive i have to change the 2 small contacts at the backside of the gps.
Hello! Is this screen the same as 396 lmt-s? Thanks!
Hello, Unfortunately, Garmin uses different types of screens on the same exact models. For example, there are 4 different types of screens in Garmin NUVI 255W and they are not interchangeable. The Zumo 395LM uses two different types of screens that are not interchangeable. The Zumo 396 LMT-S uses 3 different screens that are also not interchangeable. So if you need a new screen you will have to take apart the GPS and look at the actual screen part number, to order the correct replacement screen for it.
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 TM043NBHG18 is my part number, but only one aliexpress seller sell that part. And he canceled my order after 12 says:/
Any information would help. I already texted few part stores and they want to fix it for 1/2 of new unit
@@tryharder3214 This is your screen but they are currently out of stock www.aliexpress.com/item/3256803855918748.html?gatewayAdapt=4itemAdapt
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 That is the one I tried to order;)
Thank you for clarification! I will ride this season without gps and will hope to get that part over winter. Best wishes!
@@tryharder3214 Good luck my friend!
Great video! Thank you
Glad you liked it!
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 Thanks