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Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Teardown

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Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Teardown, Attempt 1: Remove the combined screen and bezel via suction: crwdns2935265:00crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Teardown, Attempt 1: Remove the combined screen and bezel via suction: crwdns2935265:00crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
Attempt 1: Remove the combined screen and bezel via suction
  • This method is likely to fail. If you cannot complete it successfully, move on to the (more destructive) next step.

  • Utilize your choice of iOpener, heat gun, hair dryer, oven, etc. to soften the internal glue.

  • Attach a suction cup to the watch face and pull up while holding the watch body in place until the two separate.

  • Be careful not to damage the FFC (flexible flat cable) connecting to the screen after separation.

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