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My Nuvi 760 really never worked quite right, even when new. After purchase, I noticed complaints online regarding the battery and its rather poor capacity. What concerned me most was that the battery pack would get VERY hot during charging (which Garmin considers normal) and then would only last fifteen minutes before low battery shut down. My GPS was not the subject of the recent Garmin battery recall, so that was not an option.
I wanted to update the maps because I really do like the GPS, so I had a decision to make: Trash it and get a new one, or attempt to replace the battery, test it and then update the maps if successful.
I went online to Amazon and found this kit for $20.00 or so and thought, well, I'll try it and if it doesn't work, I'm only out $20.00 and I saved the cost of a map update. I ordered the kit and received it in two days, which I consider quite fast.
I opened the kit and found the shim tool, two screwdrivers, a CD and the battery pack itself. I put the CD in my DVD player and watched the installation video. Then I got to work and opened the case. Everything went just like they said in the video. Screws came out, case opened, battery came out, replaced the battery, snapped the case back together and installed the screws. Really easy. But my experience may not be typical, as I used to work on aviation electronics, so my easy may not be your easy.....
I plugged it in and it has worked flawlessly ever since. It no longer gets hot while charging and goes at least five hours before low battery shutdown.
I am very happy with this product and would definitely recommend it to everyone who wants to replace the battery in their Garmin Nuvi. It is very inexpensive, high quality, and you get to keep the tools. At least I think you do. No one has called asking for them back......
Even if you have never worked on electronics before, take a whack at it. Just be patient and follow the instructions. It's only $20.00 and you just might save your favorite GPS.
REGjr
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I was so distraught to have my Garmin GPS constantly going off due to a "low battery". It was relatively new to us, and loved it when we took road trips a few times a year. However when checking with Garmin, they said the battery could not be replaced and we needed to buy a new one. I felt this was ridiculous.After some research I came upon this Battery Replacement Kit. I was a bit skeptical but after reading the reviews and knowing it had a Guarantee, I ordered the kit. It came very promptly and was installed in just a few minutes after watching the installation CD. As others had said, you do need some double sided tape to hold the battery in place. I had read that when I purchased, so I had some on hand. In replacing the battery, we did not lose any of the previously entered information, such as settings, locations, and favorite places.
I would highly recommend this purchase if your unit is failing. Now I have the tools, and if I need another battery in the future, I will order the battery alone, which is very inexpensive. Also, if you have friends with with a Garmin, you can loan them your tools and they can just order the battery.
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I was a bit worried about how hard it would be to replace my Garmin Nuvi 760 battery. Could I do it? Garmin (whom I love) told me that it was too complicated and they offered a $150 exchange program. I was really sick about this expensive solution. On one hand, I had a perfectly fine, working GPS as long as it was plugged into my cigarette lighter (90% of the time the method I use). On the other hand, I could no longer use the "Pedestrian" mode when walking in unfamiliar cities. If I would be gone for more than about 20 minutes, the battery would not last as it had originally. I loved the security of being able to get back to my hotel no matter how much I wandered (and didn't pay attention to where I was) while checking out the sites. The $150 solution would allow me to keep my lifetime map subscription alive, but $150? Many new GPSs are that cheap and some even offer lifetime maps. Plus, I love my Nuvi 760!Thank you Amazon for selling this most wonderful solution. The kit came with everything I needed except the double-sided tape. The replacement process was remarkably simple. My Garmin required I use the supplied Torx screwdriver and I had the screws out in less than one minute. Using the supplied plastic "case-cracker" tool, I had the case open in less than another minute. Just to be safe, I used a "Sharpie" marker to mark the top side of the two connectors I had to unplug from their sockets to ensure ease when I had to put them back (speaker connector and battery connector-this helped me be sure the wires plugged in correctly when I re-connected). Using the case-cracker tool to help me, I easily unplugged the speaker and battery. At this point the back case of the Garmin was free from the electronics in the main case and I could remove the battery by prying it off using the case-cracker tool to help free it from the two-sided tape. Again, this was less than a minute. Using some two-side tape my wife had in the house, I secured the new battery to the back case. I was now ready to reconnect the connectors.
By looking at the orientation of the three colors of wires on the battery connector and comparing the new battery's connector to the old one I marked with the Sharpie, It was easy to see which way the connector plugged in. Because these connectors are small and my hands are large, this took me just a bit more time get aligned and plugged in than someone with smaller hands. I used the case-cracker tool to ensure the battery connector was fully plugged in. This step was not hard or confusing, it just took a little practice because the parts are so small. I repeated the process for the speaker connector. Snapping the back case to the main case was super simple and took about 5 seconds. I replaced both screws in less than a minute and the job was complete.
I don't know exactly how long I can run my Garmin because I have yet to run the battery to near empty. But I have gotten two hours+ so far.
If you have any fears that you cannot do it yourself, put them aside. YOU CAN DO IT!!! IT IS EXTREMELY EASY AFTER WATCHING THE VIDEO! I am so happy to have my Pedestrian mode Garmin back for $25! In three or four years, I'll be ready to do this again!
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BATTERY WAS EASY TO INSTALL, HOWEVER THE KIT DID NOT INCLUDE DOUBLE SIDED TAPE TO SECURE THE BATTERY. THE ORIGINAL TAPE COULD NOT BE REUSED.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Garmin Nuvi 760 Battery Replacement Kit with Installation Video
academy award winner to innovate88I do not have to buy a garmin until the unit it is completely dead
keep up the good work and the tools came in handy and I had it all
done in 4 mins.
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