Re: Broken Garmin contact pin on rear of 12 XL

From: Gary S. (Idontwantspam_at_net)
Date: 08/22/04 

Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2004 15:16:15 GMT

On Sun, 22 Aug 2004 12:11:13 GMT, "Giuseppe Sbarra"
<giuseppe_sbarra@tin.it> wrote:

>I also am a satisfied 12XL owner, and I noticed that the base of the pins of
>the connector are very larger then the body, so
>if you have some manual ability and tools, I may suggest you to try to drill
>a hole in place of the broken pin, say a 0.8 mm one, thread it for 1 mm
>screw, and to insert a screw in place of the pin.
>You could use something larger and use a lathe to trim the screw for the
>needed diameter for the mating part leaving the thread for the the mounting.
>The screw should be of brass, but I think also inox will work.
>Hoping could help.
>Giuseppe Sbarra

A good solution, but if you read the OP very carefully, you will note
that the problem is with the socket in the back of the GPS unit, not
the connector (although that is what actually broke).

There are sources for replacement connectors for the cable side.

You must be rather skilled, that solution of yours is far easier said
than done. And not everyone has access to a microlathe.

Happy trails,
Gary (net.yogi.bear)
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