Re: Broken Garmin contact pin on rear of 12 XL

From: Giuseppe Sbarra (giuseppe_sbarra_at_tin.it)
Date: 08/22/04 

Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2004 16:20:00 GMT

I agree is not easy, but I confirm I was speaking about the socket, the only
one having pins.
And the alternative to a microlathe is to put the screw on a drill and use a
file to wipe away the thread.
Challenging I know.
Giuseppe

"Gary S." <Idontwantspam@net> ha scritto nel messaggio
news:rtdhi0h4dath7ttjkcdjt2clmcbb8ts0h6@4ax.com...
> 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)
> ------------------------------------------------
> at the 51st percentile of ursine intelligence
>
> Gary D. Schwartz, Needham, MA, USA
> Please reply to: garyDOTschwartzATpoboxDOTcom

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