Re: Garmin eMap: Dead?

On Tue, 12 Apr 2005 14:29:59 GMT, "Lance"
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>I have a Garmin eMap that sat unused for a couple of years. When I tried to
>use it again, I powered it up and it came on but immediately complained
>about low batteries and shut itself off. I replaced the batteries with
>fresh and tried to power on the unit again but it wouldn't come back on.
>Nothing. Nada. Ziltch.
>
>I have left it sitting without batteries now for several weeks hoping to
>come up with an extra $99 so I could send it in to Garmin for repair. In
>the mean time, I started looking around on-line for any "home remedies" that
>may be around.
>
>So here I am...
>
>Does anyone have any ideas on anything I might try?
>
>Does the eMap have an internal battery that may have gone dead? I found
>that some Garmins do have an internal battery but the story on the eMap
>seems to be conflicting.
>
>Can anyone provide instructions on opening the case without damaging it?

Lance,

I have no good information, but I would first try to put
batteries into the eMap and keep them in it for a few days. Try
switching it on again as often as possible. This may help.

If it still won't switch on after two or three days and after a
few dozen attempts, you may have to send it in.

My suspicion is that a capacitor has soured, but it could have
something to do with an internal backup battery as well.

I've also read the most peculiar advice in the preceding
messages, but I must admit that I don't believe a word of it.

Hans-Georg

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