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Old Garmin mini-USB charge port
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Part of the Garmin wiring
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Let's unwrap this
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Huh... a solid piece
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This is where the USB charge socket will go
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Charge socket open
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Bracket made from coathanger wire
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Charge socket - front
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Charge socket - side
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Charge socket mounted - cover on
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Charge socket mounted - cover off
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Charge socket mounted - cover on, close
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Garmin 12V plug, disassembled*
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Wire terminals (centre positive)
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Positive and negative terminals removed
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Ready to de-solder the old wire
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Closer
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16 gauge wire soldered in place
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A knot inside for stress relief
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USB charge socket - rear view showing pos and neg terminals
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Positive and negative connectors painted
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Wire fed through snakeskin loom
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Location of zip tie - 01
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Location of zip tie - 02
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Location of zip tie - 03
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Dielectric grease for the terminals
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Installed and lit
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Side view of installation