Garmin Forerunner 165 Screen Replacement
Complete guide to Garmin Forerunner 165 screen replacement. Cost estimates, difficulty level, time required, and environmental impact.
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💰 Cost Breakdown
💡 Tip: Costs vary by location and repair shop. Authorized service centers typically charge more than independent repair shops.
🔧 Repair Overview
Screen Replacement is one of the most common repairs for Garmin Forerunner 165. This repair involves replacing the damaged display component with a new or refurbished part. The process typically takes 1-2 hours and requires moderate skill level.
What You'll Need
- Replacement display part (OEM or aftermarket)
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #000 or pentalobe)
- Opening tools (plastic spudger, suction cup)
- Adhesive strips or glue
- Clean workspace with good lighting
Step-by-Step Process
Step 1: Realize you need a new screen and order one
You can find replacement screens on eBay and amazon. I paid $40 plus tax. If you want to skip all these instructions, Garmin offered to replace mine for $160...I kindly declined.
Step 2: Apply heat to warm up the glue
I used a hairdryer on max heat. Went around all the edges of the screen for about 2 minutes. I was careful to avoid the bands since they are rubber.
Step 3: Remove old screen with razor
Take your time here. I would wiggle and pry slowly until I caught a ledge. Then slowly pulled up while working the razor around.
Step 4: Disconnect the two ribbon cables
Use [product|IF145-020|tweezers] here and be careful to not poke any other components.
Step 5: Remove remaining glue with tweezers
The picture shows the glue after it hardened and I had already taken it out. If it feels really stuck, apply a but more heat. Once you get a good portion out you can use that as a handle and slowly lift the rest out.
Step 6: (Optional) remove NFC antenna
Depending on if your replacement came with this black piece (mine did not), you may want to use this on your new screen. I used tweezers to gently peel it off and stick on the new screen. Just make sure you see exactly where it is placed before removing because the ribbon cable connectors need to align properly.
Step 7: Connect the ribbon cables from new screen
This was the longest step for me. The NFC connector (black) is really small and hard to get on the dock. Use good lighting and patience and a plastic tool. Some guides say to apply glue first but it took me a while to get this part on. Im glad I waited till after to apply glue
Step 8: Apply glue to inner bezel
Picture here shows cable disconnected but connect it first. While holding the screen in one hand, apply B7000 glue all around the ledge. Wear gloves to prevent it from getting on your hands. Apply more glue than you think you need. Then firmly press the screen down in place. Remove excess glue from the outside with an alcohol wipe.
Step 9: Put something heavy to hold screen in place for at least 2 hours.
B7000 says 2 hours minimum and 24 hours for full cure. And now your done!
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DIY vs Professional Repair
✋ DIY Repair
- ✅ Lower cost (parts only: $48-$210)
- ✅ Learn new skills
- ❌ Risk of further damage
- ❌ No warranty
- ❌ Requires tools and time
🔧 Professional Repair
- ✅ Expert installation
- ✅ Warranty included
- ✅ Faster turnaround
- ❌ Higher cost ($80-$350)
- ❌ Need to find reputable shop
Environmental Impact
By choosing to repair your Garmin Forerunner 165 instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 26 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new Garmin Forerunner 165 generates 34 kg of CO₂, while this repair only produces about 8 kg of CO₂. That's a 76% reduction in carbon emissions!
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