Garmin Vivoactive 5 Battery Replacement
Complete guide to Garmin Vivoactive 5 battery 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
Battery Replacement is one of the most common repairs for Garmin Vivoactive 5. This repair involves replacing the damaged power component with a new or refurbished part. The process typically takes 30 min - 1 hour and requires moderate skill level.
What You'll Need
- Replacement power 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: preparation
For the replacement I used:
new battery, boiling water, knife, suction cup, plastic wedge, screw driver, double sided tape, t-7000 glue
1. remove the wrist band
2. boil 1L water
Step 2: heat up the display
If you use water, let the boiling water rest for 60 sec then pour the water over the display
Make sure to dry the watch before removing the display!
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To remove the display, a knife was used to separate the display, along with a suction cup
Step 3: disassembly
Remove the two connected FPCs
The FPC's are different connectors, and have been color coded for easy reassembly
Make sure to clean off any glue or glue residue left behind.
Remove the 3 screws, then lift the PCB
Step 4: battery replacement & assembly
If needed, remove the red marked FPC to increase assembly space
Remove the old battery
Next, add double sided tape to the new battery. Make sure to connect and place the new battery inside the watch
Make sure to use a good electronic adhesive (t-7000) to seal the display again
📖 Repair guide provided by iFixit - The free repair manual. Licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0.
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DIY vs Professional Repair
✋ DIY Repair
- ✅ Lower cost (parts only: $30-$120)
- ✅ Learn new skills
- ❌ Risk of further damage
- ❌ No warranty
- ❌ Requires tools and time
🔧 Professional Repair
- ✅ Expert installation
- ✅ Warranty included
- ✅ Faster turnaround
- ❌ Higher cost ($50-$200)
- ❌ Need to find reputable shop
Environmental Impact
By choosing to repair your Garmin Vivoactive 5 instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 29 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new Garmin Vivoactive 5 generates 34 kg of CO₂, while this repair only produces about 5 kg of CO₂. That's a 85% reduction in carbon emissions!
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