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Lithium-ion batteries will lose their charge over time and eventually need to be replaced. Two to three years is generally the expected lifespan of these batteries. This guide will outline the step-by-step process of replacing the lithium-ion battery of the Garmin Edge 1000. Please refer to the list of tools to ensure that you are properly prepared. Additionally, please be careful when handling the lithium-ion battery, as improper care can lead to damage to your device. You should make sure that the lithium-ion battery you purchase meets proper safety standards and is from a reliable source as well.
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Hold the device front side down. Remove the eight T6 Torx screws along the backside of the device.
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Pull the front side of the device apart from the back side.
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Disconnect the bronze SIM card flex cable from the motherboard with your finger.
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Disconnect the battery cord to completely separate the front cover from the back cover of the device with your finger.
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Using the nylon spudger, pry the battery off of the back half of the device. Pull the battery away from the back cover.
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Cut the two wires that connect the back cover to the battery using a pair of wire cutters.
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Strip the ends of the red and silver wires connected to the back panel of the device using a pair of wire strippers.
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Repeat these steps with the red wire from the new battery and the wire from the back panel.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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Hi Taylor, which battery (Voltage, size) did you use and where did you buy it? Is it a Lithium-Polymer? Thanks for letting me know. Btw, maybe not the best way to cut both battery wires, plus and minus, at the same time, as it short circuits the probably still working battery.