Have the buttons stopped working on your navigator? If they have, then this Tech Article will show you how to replace them and make your navigator work like new! It will guide you through what you need to order, and how to install the new parts. Only basic soldering skills are required, and the results are very rewarding!

Parts Required:

1. 12 replacement switches part number 101-TS7311T1606 from Mouser.com or P12227SCT-ND from digikey.com

2. Soldering Iron, Solder, and Solder Wick

3. Philips Screwdriver

4. Side cutters or Equivalent.

The Instructions:

1. Start by removing the screw from the left and right side that holds the front bezel on. The bezel should then easily slide forward and come off. Next, remove the two screws from the back of the navigator and the two locating pins from the left and right side. The bottom will then come off and the circuit boards can be removed; they should easily slide out. Then, fold apart the two halves so that they are seperated. I found that the project was easier if I removed the gray light bulbs also. Set them aside for later reinstallation.

Navigator after removing front bezel

2. This next photo shows the tools that are required, as you can see, you wont need too much equipment. A soldering iron, solder wick (to remove the old solder), and the 12 new switches are all thats required.

Circuit board removed from metal case