Nike Sportwatch Gps Unit Replacement Repair Guide

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Introduction

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Step 1

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• First, unscrew the six size #000 5 mm long screws on the back using a size 000 Phillips head screwdriver.

First, unscrew the six size #000 5 mm long screws on the back using a size 000 Phillips head screwdriver.

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Step 2

• Then, gently pull the watch band and front screen apart.

Then, gently pull the watch band and front screen apart.

Step 3

• Two size #000 2.5 mm screws on the main board will appear. Unscrew them using a size 000 Phillips head screwdriver.

Two size #000 2.5 mm screws on the main board will appear. Unscrew them using a size 000 Phillips head screwdriver.

Step 4

• Carefully use the blue plastic removal tool to pry the main board out of the front panel.
• Make sure to be gentle so the ribbon cable that connects to the band does not break, it is fragile and is not removable.

Carefully use the blue plastic removal tool to pry the main board out of the front panel.

Make sure to be gentle so the ribbon cable that connects to the band does not break, it is fragile and is not removable.

Step 5

• Using a nylon or metal spudger, cut the orange tape that covers the wire for the GPS.

Using a nylon or metal spudger, cut the orange tape that covers the wire for the GPS.

Step 6

• Break the metal part of the wire that connects the GPS to the main board using the metal tool.
• When you are re-assembling the watch, you will have to solder the wire back together.

Break the metal part of the wire that connects the GPS to the main board using the metal tool.

When you are re-assembling the watch, you will have to solder the wire back together.

Step 7

• Use the plastic opening tool to pry out the GPS unit.

Use the plastic opening tool to pry out the GPS unit.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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charles - May 20, 2016

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which GPS unit is it?

what gps unit is it?

avs4820 - Jun 3, 2016

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I would also like to know what GPS unit that is and if it is possible to find a replacement or a compatible unit?