Garmin Vivoactive 5 Screen Replacement
Complete guide to Garmin Vivoactive 5 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 Vivoactive 5. 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.
🔧 Required Tools
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:
Hold the the metal screwdriver, with a T5 Torx bit, in your dominant hand.
Hold the rubber screwdriver, with a Hex T6 Torx bit, in your other hand.
While holding the rubber screwdriver in place, simultaneously unscrew the pin (counterclockwise) with the metal screwdriver in your dominant hand.
Step 2:
Once the 1mm screw is removed, reinsert the metal screwdriver in that same hole.
Gently push the strap's pin out. It will begin to protrude from the other end.
Use your fingers to grab the exposed pin and slide it free. The strap should now be disconnected from the device.
Step 3:
Place a heated iOpener over the display to loosen the adhesive.
After about a minute, the iOpener may be removed.
For more in depth instructions on using the iOpener, refer to the [https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iOpener+Instructions/11677|iOpener guide].
Step 4:
Place the blue plastic opening tool in-between the screen and plastic casing of the watch and slowly pry up one side of the screen.
Step 5:
Once the first side has come free, wedge the blue pick in between the screen and watch unit on that side.
Complete one pass around the perimeter of the screen to break the adhesive bond on all four sides.
Insert it a minimal distance to avoid damaging internal components.
Step 6:
Use the blue plastic opening tool to pry up the side of the glass. Raise it to a point where your fingernail can fit in the gap.
Do the same on the opposite side of the device until you have a good grip of the screen.
Step 7:
Obtain a careful grip of the screen from two of its sides.
Slowly lift the screen off of the case. Separate it just enough so as not to damage the connection to the motherboard.
Step 8:
Detach the orange tab that connects the screen to the motherboard with a gentle uplift using a plastic opening tool.
Upon completing this step, the screen should be free from the rest of the device.
📖 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: $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 Vivoactive 5 instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 26 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new Garmin Vivoactive 5 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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