Help - dropped GPS and screen now not working.
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Help - dropped GPS and screen now not working.
Hi, Out caching today and dropped the GPS on sand. Bugger <br> <br> GPS Screen still on but frozen initially. Turned GPS off and on, screen still frozen. Turned off again but when turing back on the screen was not working. <br>GPS making noises like it is on but nothing showing on the screen. I am able to turn back light on but nothing else on screen. <br><br>
A couple of questions. <br><br>
Is it completely broken or is it fixable? A do it at home job or into a repair? Can anyone recommend a repairer in the Brisbane area?
<br><br> Any help would be greatly appreciated.
<br><br>The GPS is a Garmin 60CSX and i don't think it is in warranty still and was brought over ebay from America.
A couple of questions. <br><br>
Is it completely broken or is it fixable? A do it at home job or into a repair? Can anyone recommend a repairer in the Brisbane area?
<br><br> Any help would be greatly appreciated.
<br><br>The GPS is a Garmin 60CSX and i don't think it is in warranty still and was brought over ebay from America.
Have a look here http://www.exploroz.com/Forum/Topic/571 ... enu_Static
theres a few links
theres a few links
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You could try to access the "GPS system check" screen by holding down the ENTR button whilst turning on. This "may" show something other than the blank screen, which may mean a connection problem or similiar.
A firm tap on the palm of your hand may help if it a connection issue....use at your own risk though.
If all else fails, a hard reset (holding down ENTR and PAGE whilst turning on) may be a last check before crying.
mm
A firm tap on the palm of your hand may help if it a connection issue....use at your own risk though.
If all else fails, a hard reset (holding down ENTR and PAGE whilst turning on) may be a last check before crying.
mm
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I am so very happy. No I didn't win the lotto. Wingaap fixed my GPS. Yipee. Yipee. <br><br>Thanks so much for all your suggestions. Most were tried. <br><BR>
But the problem was the ribbon Cable. Which took Wingapp fixed in about 45 minutes of struggling with the plastic pieces to fix. Again thanks to Wingaap for fixing it. Very happy.
But the problem was the ribbon Cable. Which took Wingapp fixed in about 45 minutes of struggling with the plastic pieces to fix. Again thanks to Wingaap for fixing it. Very happy.
Turned out to be a problem similar to that experienced by the eTrex as documented in other places.
The clip holding the ribbon cable for the screen had released easing pressure on said ribbon cable.
An easy enough procedure...just take it easy on the hard plastic fittings.
It was great to see the smile on AM's face
The clip holding the ribbon cable for the screen had released easing pressure on said ribbon cable.
An easy enough procedure...just take it easy on the hard plastic fittings.
It was great to see the smile on AM's face
Well done wingapp.
Will you now be the resident forum GPS fixerupperer
I have a gps at home that seems to read maps the wrong way, Continues to beep when the cache has be located by it, Batteries seem to fade after about half a day - surprising works better after being affected by coffee. What do ya reckon.
Will you now be the resident forum GPS fixerupperer
I have a gps at home that seems to read maps the wrong way, Continues to beep when the cache has be located by it, Batteries seem to fade after about half a day - surprising works better after being affected by coffee. What do ya reckon.
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