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 17:15:41 GMT

On Sun, 22 Aug 2004 16:20:00 GMT, "Giuseppe Sbarra"
<giuseppe_sbarra@tin.it> wrote:

>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
>
I have an eTrex, which uses a completely different setup for
connection.

Tricky trying to visualize all the details of something that I have
not seen close up.

Happy trails,
Gary (net.yogi.bear)
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