How To Replace The Magellan Maestro 4200 Battery

Step 1: Opening the Magellan Maestro 4200

Begin by removing the 4 rubber caps on the back of the device to reveal the 4 screws beneath. Remove the 4 screws using the Phillips screwdriver provided in your kit from NewPower99.com . Use the included plastic shim tool to carefully pry apart the front from the back of your Magellan. Pry up the hinged plastic ribbon cable connector to release the ribbon cable allowing you to open the cover. Remove the two screws securing the circuit board. Pry up circuit board revealing the battery.

Step 2: Removing the Original Magellan Maestro 4200 Battery

The original battery is fixed to the back of the Magellan case with two sided tape. Using the plastic shim tool carefully pry battery off of the case surface. If too much pressure is required to remove the battery, use a hairdryer to help loosen the tape adhesive. Once the battery is detached from the case, unplug the wires leading from the battery at the plug end.

Step 3: Install the Replacement Battery in the Magellan Maestro 4200

Place the extended life battery from Newpower99.com in the same position and orientation as the removed battery. You may wish to used two sided tape or a mild adhesive to fix the battery in place. Plug in the connector as originally found.

Step 4: Closing the Magellan Maestro 4200

Replace the circuit board and secure it with the two removed screws. Close and snap the front and back of the Magellan in place and turn face down Replace the 4 screws on the back of the unit and insert the rubber feet into the recessed screw holes.

Step 5: Finish the Magellan Maestro 4200 Battery Replacement

Charge the unit for at least two hours. Turn unit on. It should work perfectly.