After watching this video and several others decided to attempt to repair my Edge 520 with shortened battery life. One video was comedic as they were using hot glue instead of heat shrink to insulate wires, other video said to open Edge unit prior to ordering battery in case screen broken during separation which is how I proceeded. Could have saved $10 if willing to wait a month or two longer for a battery. Following this video as a guide, I only had one issue, battery plug would not lock/latch on to pcb mating connector. Very small locking connectors and vison declining with age, after frustration and taking a day break I used my soldering gun to heat fuse the two connectors together. Seems to work without issue so far, hopefully added several years life to my unit that is eight this year. Used black Permatex silicone to seal unit. Thank you Time For Bikes.
What a lovely comment. Thanks for taking time to stop by and let everybody know of your experience. So glad you were able to succeed. Take care and happy cycling 🙂👍
as someone who did a battery swap myself a year ago. Here are some pointers.... 1. The speaker can be removed completely or left disconnected - your garmin will still work just fine without it. It just wont beep so its a bit of a personal preference option. If you dont own a soldering iron, you can use some wire cutters (or scissors) and snip the wires of the speaker and the new battery. Make sure to leave yourself at least an inch and a half on each end before cutting because you will need to strip the wires back on both ends and splice them together. Spice the wires together then wrap the exposed joints in just a small sliver of masking tape, all you need is enough to wrap around the splice once to keep the positive & negative wires from making contact with one another and shorting out. 2. When it comes to putting the screen back on - You can use automotive gasket sealer from any shop that sells things for cars like halfords or euro car parts. Alternatively, you can use silicon sealant that builders use to seal up windows, bathrooms, kitchens etc etc etc. I used Gasket sealer from halfords because it comes in a much smaller tube. Choose which ever is more available or cheaper for you. Spread it around the where the previous adhesive tape was then firmly press the screen back on around the edges then flip the garmin face down on level surface like a table or shelf somewhere and place a heavy book or something ontop of it. Curing should take about 1hr but i gave it an entire night to cure - Either option will leave your garmin weatherproof. 3. take it easy when removing the screen, because if you bend the top half of it one way while the bottom half is still firmly stuck in. You will run the risk of damaging or even cracking your screen. Avoid putting pressure on it as much as possible unless its already pretty much free from the original adhesive.
Thanks for your insights. As ever there are always different ways to undertake this kind of repair and it's great to hear the experience that others have had. Thanks for commenting. Take care and happy cycling 🙂👍
Hi, don't feel too scared about it. This really is as easy as the video shows. When I made this video it was also my first time attempting it. The main thing I was really careful of was the ribbon cable linking the screen to the main board. Note how this is attached and the rest of it is fairly easy. Best of luck. Take care and happy cycling 🙂👍
Ha, I never know that "soldering" was a tough word to say! I wanted to make my own screen adhesive is because I wanted to get a seal effect around the whole screen. People often seem to use straight tape and in my mind it could lead to a potential leak if not applied with enough caution. Thanks for the comment and I hope the video was of use to you.
@@timeforbikes If you watch any USA video they all say “soddering ”. I’m about to change someone’s 520 and want to make sure it is water resistant afterwards. I know they ride in the rain .
@@Dentinvent I have only just tested this unit out on the bike and it was great. If I am honest it feels much more solid now and I am fully confident about how water tight it is. Best of luck but if your a handy person and have seen this video then it's a breeze. Let me know how you get on. 👍
I managed to change the battery . Here is the video I made. It is a friend’s 520 so the end part is for shock value Garmin 520 Battery Change Tips & ideas on screen removal th-cam.com/video/1MXsZdSmT0k/w-d-xo.html
I had the very same new battery to replace but found that the connector didnt fit good and kept popping off, i then had to snip off the old original connector and cut the new on off and resolder the old one onto the wires of the new battery. Fiddly but then it connected fine. Also i heat glued my screen back to body. All is working fine again. I did this all before watching you video and yes i did scratch the under side of the screen when removing the old seal. Oh well its an old device and i can live with it. I also peeled off the old sticky tape from under the original battery and reused that.
Cool, after your hard work I bet it functioned a lot better. Glad you managed to reuse the 520 rather than buying a new device. Good work! Take care and happy cycling!
I agree that the adhesive is a little thicker than what Garmin used but the finish on mine brings the screen about 1/4 of a millimetre above the edge of the plastic case, however I think it's a lovely finish. It also holds the unit tightly together while retaining its water resistance properties. I am glad you found it useful though. Please like and subscribe if you feel you can. Take care and happy cycling 😁👍
Hi, thanks for stopping by! Unfortunately I don't have a video. I would suggest that it is possible using the guts of this video to help guide you through most of its removal. I doubt you will need much further instruction if I am honest. Sorry I cannot help any further. Fingers crossed you can sort it out. Take care and happy cycling 🙂👍
Good question. I have not opened up a 530 before but can only imagine it would be similar. I have been debating making a video on a 530 but need to get my hands on one. If you need to open up a 530 then maybe do the same kind of procedure and just take your time. Best of luck! Take care and happy cycling 🙂👍
@@indumom Hi, sorry to hear the link is broken. I have taken a look and am fairly sure that this is the same stuff: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254491435473?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=-nL3P11ER_2&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=oIVHVC_gT5m&var=554162292055&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY . Thanks for stopping by. Take care and happy cycling 🙂👍.
I have a Garmin 820 as well so I don't use it all the time. However there has been no noticeable reduction on battery life. In fact it is so much better than the original Garmin battery ever was as I had another 520 before this one from new and that was never as good. Thanks for commenting! Take care and happy cycling 🙂👍
Tried this today and unfortunately the GPS stopped working.. any ideas? The replacement went without a hitch. It just no longer locates satellites. Tried all types of satellite and reset device etc. even tried putting the old battery back. Same deal. Everything else works - just no gps.
@@mrjamiehinton its one of those things that I can honestly say I have had no experience of, or what could have caused it. It may be worth checking the insides for any loose cables/wiring. The battery swap itself should not have caused it so I am wondering if a small part has come loose or has broken in the process of replacing the battery. Maybe worth taking a second look. So sorry I cannot help you any further 😕
That's for the good question. I brought this unit on eBay and the seller had stated it had poor battery life. I did a few basic running time tests. I fully charger it and ride for about 2 hours, it ended up almost empty. I also tried it with no GPS while riding indoors and it lasted over 10 hours. Both tests I chose not to use any backlight as I have always found that it eats battery quickly! So in conclusion it's unacceptable for 520 to last only 2 hours while using it with GPS, but without any backlight while riding outside, People also go on about the effect of some updates upon battery life - well that was not the issue here as the new battery has performed extreamly well since installation. Hope that helps? Take care and happy cycling.
If I am honest I have not run it out yet. I would say that if you reduce the power drawing backlight to 0 I would hope for maybe 8-10h. Sorry I can not help any further but I will update of I manage to test it.
I would say 6 hours for sure - as I have done that, however there was considerable amounts of battery left and hence the 8-10hour estimate. Good luck - take care and happy cycling 🙂👍
While it all depends on how good a job you do. I would say that if you complete it like as shown and the double sided sticky pad used to make the gasket is laid in properly and without a tear then there is no reason why it will not be just as waterproof as it was from the factory. Mine has certainly been perfect in wet weather. Hope that helps. Thanks for taking the time to check the video out. Take care and happy cycling 🙂👍
I destroyed so many things trying to fix it. Some bike locks from Abus (bt enabled), Suunto watch, even a $1700 Nikon lens with a known flaw where a doublesided tap loosens. This stuff looks essy, but needs some skill. I'd rather pay you or someone tond this for me.
When making this I really hoped that it would help others have the confidence to 'have a go'. I understand your concern but I would say that these are not high value items anymore and are relatively simple to repair. Granted, these units are not really supposed to be user repaired as its not something that is a simple battery replacement like say a tv remote. However if you are careful and take your time then this is possible. The 520 is still a very useful little computer and is a real asset to have working to its full potential. If you decide to give it a go then best of luck. Take care and happy cycling 🙂👍
Just to translate for any English speaking: 'the adhesive tape from the display on the case can be easily removed with isopropyl alcohol' - Thanks for the comment - I will try this in future as it could well make the job much easier! Happy cycling.
After watching this video and several others decided to attempt to repair my Edge 520 with shortened battery life. One video was comedic as they were using hot glue instead of heat shrink to insulate wires, other video said to open Edge unit prior to ordering battery in case screen broken during separation which is how I proceeded. Could have saved $10 if willing to wait a month or two longer for a battery. Following this video as a guide, I only had one issue, battery plug would not lock/latch on to pcb mating connector. Very small locking connectors and vison declining with age, after frustration and taking a day break I used my soldering gun to heat fuse the two connectors together. Seems to work without issue so far, hopefully added several years life to my unit that is eight this year. Used black Permatex silicone to seal unit. Thank you Time For Bikes.
What a lovely comment. Thanks for taking time to stop by and let everybody know of your experience. So glad you were able to succeed. Take care and happy cycling 🙂👍
as someone who did a battery swap myself a year ago. Here are some pointers....
1. The speaker can be removed completely or left disconnected - your garmin will still work just fine without it. It just wont beep so its a bit of a personal preference option.
If you dont own a soldering iron, you can use some wire cutters (or scissors) and snip the wires of the speaker and the new battery. Make sure to leave yourself at least an inch and a half on each end before cutting because you will need to strip the wires back on both ends and splice them together. Spice the wires together then wrap the exposed joints in just a small sliver of masking tape, all you need is enough to wrap around the splice once to keep the positive & negative wires from making contact with one another and shorting out.
2. When it comes to putting the screen back on - You can use automotive gasket sealer from any shop that sells things for cars like halfords or euro car parts. Alternatively, you can use silicon sealant that builders use to seal up windows, bathrooms, kitchens etc etc etc. I used Gasket sealer from halfords because it comes in a much smaller tube. Choose which ever is more available or cheaper for you.
Spread it around the where the previous adhesive tape was then firmly press the screen back on around the edges then flip the garmin face down on level surface like a table or shelf somewhere and place a heavy book or something ontop of it. Curing should take about 1hr but i gave it an entire night to cure - Either option will leave your garmin weatherproof.
3. take it easy when removing the screen, because if you bend the top half of it one way while the bottom half is still firmly stuck in. You will run the risk of damaging or even cracking your screen. Avoid putting pressure on it as much as possible unless its already pretty much free from the original adhesive.
Thanks for your insights. As ever there are always different ways to undertake this kind of repair and it's great to hear the experience that others have had. Thanks for commenting. Take care and happy cycling 🙂👍
Thanks for the tips on the speaker. I left it disconnected since I don't use it anyways. Made it much either to replace the battery
Awesome tips. I left the speaker on mine disconnected too. Outside never heard it beeping anyway. I used a 2800mAh in mine and it lasts for ages.
@@cauldron101may I ask where you got the 2800 mAh battery from? How does it perform after one year?
Step 4: Reevaluate your life decisions if you don't have a soldering iron at home.
Had to recharge mine 3 times yesterday on my 7 hour ride. Thanks. Now I need to pluck up the courage to attempt this 😌
Hi, don't feel too scared about it. This really is as easy as the video shows. When I made this video it was also my first time attempting it. The main thing I was really careful of was the ribbon cable linking the screen to the main board. Note how this is attached and the rest of it is fairly easy. Best of luck. Take care and happy cycling 🙂👍
@@timeforbikes well made tutorial thanks, I’ve subscribed BTW.
@@sophiescyclingandwalkingch4294 thank you! Only 3 left until 1000 subs now 🙂🙂🙂
I was impressed that
1. You made a new screen adhesive .
2. You can say the word “soldering “ properly.
Ha, I never know that "soldering" was a tough word to say! I wanted to make my own screen adhesive is because I wanted to get a seal effect around the whole screen. People often seem to use straight tape and in my mind it could lead to a potential leak if not applied with enough caution. Thanks for the comment and I hope the video was of use to you.
@@timeforbikes
If you watch any USA video they all say “soddering ”. I’m about to change someone’s 520 and want to make sure it is water resistant afterwards. I know they ride in the rain .
@@Dentinvent I have only just tested this unit out on the bike and it was great. If I am honest it feels much more solid now and I am fully confident about how water tight it is. Best of luck but if your a handy person and have seen this video then it's a breeze. Let me know how you get on. 👍
I managed to change the battery .
Here is the video I made. It is a friend’s 520 so the end part is for shock value
Garmin 520 Battery Change Tips & ideas on screen removal
th-cam.com/video/1MXsZdSmT0k/w-d-xo.html
Well edited video. You made the process look like something mere mortals could accomplish - including some mistakes to avoid. Cheers
I am glad you found it easy to follow and useful! Thanks for stopping by. Take care and happy cycling 🙂👍
I had the very same new battery to replace but found that the connector didnt fit good and kept popping off, i then had to snip off the old original connector and cut the new on off and resolder the old one onto the wires of the new battery. Fiddly but then it connected fine. Also i heat glued my screen back to body. All is working fine again. I did this all before watching you video and yes i did scratch the under side of the screen when removing the old seal. Oh well its an old device and i can live with it. I also peeled off the old sticky tape from under the original battery and reused that.
Cool, after your hard work I bet it functioned a lot better. Glad you managed to reuse the 520 rather than buying a new device. Good work! Take care and happy cycling!
Thanks for the guidance.
I think the adhesive is thicker than it’s required to be.
I agree that the adhesive is a little thicker than what Garmin used but the finish on mine brings the screen about 1/4 of a millimetre above the edge of the plastic case, however I think it's a lovely finish. It also holds the unit tightly together while retaining its water resistance properties. I am glad you found it useful though. Please like and subscribe if you feel you can. Take care and happy cycling 😁👍
That's what I thought
@@richardevans9465 Hi Richard, I hope the video helped you to replace the battery ok. Take care and happy cycling 🙂👍
Thanks, just done this myself and your guide was helpful.
Brilliant, glad to hear it helped. Thanks for the comment, take care and happy cycling 🙂👍
Have you got a video on how to replace a 520 screen cheers
Hi, thanks for stopping by! Unfortunately I don't have a video. I would suggest that it is possible using the guts of this video to help guide you through most of its removal. I doubt you will need much further instruction if I am honest. Sorry I cannot help any further. Fingers crossed you can sort it out. Take care and happy cycling 🙂👍
Thanks for the video, would replacing a Garmin 530 Edge battery be the same procedure? Regards.
Good question. I have not opened up a 530 before but can only imagine it would be similar. I have been debating making a video on a 530 but need to get my hands on one. If you need to open up a 530 then maybe do the same kind of procedure and just take your time. Best of luck! Take care and happy cycling 🙂👍
Thanks, no problems yet but it is about 3 years since purchase from new.@@timeforbikes
I want to try this. The link for the 3M sticky pad is broken. Any other source for this?
@@indumom Hi, sorry to hear the link is broken. I have taken a look and am fairly sure that this is the same stuff: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254491435473?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=-nL3P11ER_2&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=oIVHVC_gT5m&var=554162292055&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY . Thanks for stopping by. Take care and happy cycling 🙂👍.
hows the unit holding up 6months on? Is it still waterproof and the screen firmly in place? Contemplating having a go at mine.
I have a Garmin 820 as well so I don't use it all the time. However there has been no noticeable reduction on battery life. In fact it is so much better than the original Garmin battery ever was as I had another 520 before this one from new and that was never as good. Thanks for commenting! Take care and happy cycling 🙂👍
Worked well. Cheers
So glad it worked out for you. Take care and happy cycling!
Tried this today and unfortunately the GPS stopped working.. any ideas? The replacement went without a hitch. It just no longer locates satellites. Tried all types of satellite and reset device etc. even tried putting the old battery back. Same deal. Everything else works - just no gps.
@@mrjamiehinton its one of those things that I can honestly say I have had no experience of, or what could have caused it. It may be worth checking the insides for any loose cables/wiring. The battery swap itself should not have caused it so I am wondering if a small part has come loose or has broken in the process of replacing the battery. Maybe worth taking a second look. So sorry I cannot help you any further 😕
Perfect👏👏
Thanks for commenting! Glad you found it useful. Take care and happy cycling 🙂👍
how do you know if the battery needs a replacement?
That's for the good question. I brought this unit on eBay and the seller had stated it had poor battery life. I did a few basic running time tests. I fully charger it and ride for about 2 hours, it ended up almost empty. I also tried it with no GPS while riding indoors and it lasted over 10 hours. Both tests I chose not to use any backlight as I have always found that it eats battery quickly! So in conclusion it's unacceptable for 520 to last only 2 hours while using it with GPS, but without any backlight while riding outside, People also go on about the effect of some updates upon battery life - well that was not the issue here as the new battery has performed extreamly well since installation. Hope that helps? Take care and happy cycling.
@@timeforbikes hi there great video. How long does new battery last? 'thanks
If I am honest I have not run it out yet. I would say that if you reduce the power drawing backlight to 0 I would hope for maybe 8-10h. Sorry I can not help any further but I will update of I manage to test it.
@@timeforbikes perfect! . all i needed to know - that’s way more than i’m getting. thanks heaps!
I would say 6 hours for sure - as I have done that, however there was considerable amounts of battery left and hence the 8-10hour estimate. Good luck - take care and happy cycling 🙂👍
hi can you advise what type of battery and where to buy from? thanks
Hi Glen, please check out the video description for all the details you need. Hope that helps. Take care and happy cycling 🙂👍
is it waterproof after this?
While it all depends on how good a job you do. I would say that if you complete it like as shown and the double sided sticky pad used to make the gasket is laid in properly and without a tear then there is no reason why it will not be just as waterproof as it was from the factory. Mine has certainly been perfect in wet weather. Hope that helps. Thanks for taking the time to check the video out. Take care and happy cycling 🙂👍
I destroyed so many things trying to fix it. Some bike locks from Abus (bt enabled), Suunto watch, even a $1700 Nikon lens with a known flaw where a doublesided tap loosens. This stuff looks essy, but needs some skill. I'd rather pay you or someone tond this for me.
When making this I really hoped that it would help others have the confidence to 'have a go'. I understand your concern but I would say that these are not high value items anymore and are relatively simple to repair. Granted, these units are not really supposed to be user repaired as its not something that is a simple battery replacement like say a tv remote. However if you are careful and take your time then this is possible. The 520 is still a very useful little computer and is a real asset to have working to its full potential. If you decide to give it a go then best of luck. Take care and happy cycling 🙂👍
клейкую ленту от дисплея на корпусе легко удалить изопропиловым спиртом
Just to translate for any English speaking: 'the adhesive tape from the display on the case can be easily removed with isopropyl alcohol' - Thanks for the comment - I will try this in future as it could well make the job much easier! Happy cycling.
hèèèèèè ! merde le titre est en français et les explications en français avec sous titrage lassant