Site Search
Print Page Setup Profile Login
You have 4 items in your shopping cart
Section Image

Repair my Garmin eTrex

Submitted: Thursday, May 01, 2008 at 18:52

Vivid Adventures

Hi there,

I dropped my Garmin eTrex... though I had it properly latched on my belt - duh! and the screen is now only working in the bottom half which makes use of it pretty impossible.

If anyone's blind and wants a good working GPS, let me know... or alternatively, has anyone had any experience getting one repaired?

Cheers
Andrew.
Vivid AdventuresVivid Adventures
Member: Lapsed Membership
Advertisement
ThreadID: 57178 Replies: 7
Views: 1101 FollowUps: 1
This Thread has been Archived
Thread Summary
Thread Watch Back To Forum Alert Moderator FAQ
AnswerID: 301513   Submitted: Thursday, May 01, 2008 at 19:02

Skippy In The GU replied:

I'm after the programing lead for one of those if you want to sell it really cheap :-)

Skippy
Powered By Cat
Click Image to Enlarge
I would if I could, but I can't so I won't
Reply 1 of 7
AnswerID: 301514   Submitted: Thursday, May 01, 2008 at 19:05

Peter 2 replied:

Send it back to the Australian agents, you might be pleasantly surprised.
Madigan Line 07
Click Image to Enlarge
Peter
1988 M1026 Humvee
Reply 2 of 7
AnswerID: 301520   Submitted: Thursday, May 01, 2008 at 19:25

Member - Andrew (QLD) replied:

Which version of the etrex is it Andrew?

They are easy to open and have a sticky beak at.....view the instructions on how to do it from these instructions (i cant find the original site):

- GarminVistaLCDRepair

Andrew

Click Image to Enlarge
It may be that my sole purpose in life is to
serve as a warning to others!
Reply 3 of 7
FollowupID: 567611   Submitted: Thursday, May 01, 2008 at 19:31

Vivid Adventures posted:

oops - it is actually a Garmin GPS 60 not an etrex at all. I'll be inspired to take it apart and see if I can order the spare parts... it is obviously not as rugged as it is alleged to be ;-)
Vivid AdventuresVivid Adventures
Member: Lapsed Membership
FollowUp 1 of 1
AnswerID: 301522   Submitted: Thursday, May 01, 2008 at 19:38

Member - Davoe (Yalgoo) replied:

enquired about getting the perspex screen for a magellan fixed
answer nuh you cant open them thats the end of it
you dont need to leave perth to go bush
Click Image to Enlarge
You dont need to leave Perth to go bush
Reply 4 of 7
Activities Index
Skid Pan Training in a Lotus Skid Pan Training in a Lotus
Brisbane - QLD
How hard can it be to correct a skidding car at 40km/h!
Millionaires Walk for 2 Millionaires Walk for 2
Mornington / Bellarine - VIC
Take an exhilarating walk from Sorrento to the stunning cliff top'Millionaires Walk' with experience
CBD Day Spa Professional Skin Treatment CBD Day Spa Professional Skin Treatment
Sydney - NSW
Get ready to be pampered as you experience a day spa treatment that is sure to make you feel rejuven
2 Day Phillip Island and Wilsons Promontory Tour 2 Day Phillip Island and Wilsons Promontory T
Melbourne - VIC
Come and discover the diversity and abundance of native wildlife!
Book Now - Things To Do
AnswerID: 301523   Submitted: Thursday, May 01, 2008 at 19:48

Paul Grabonski. Vic replied:

GME www.gme.net.au and think the phone number is 1300 143 143 do a change over on remanufactured unit same model for around $100
Reply 5 of 7
AnswerID: 301535   Submitted: Thursday, May 01, 2008 at 20:10

obee replied:

I had an older magellan bite the dust and Next Destination sold me a new one though they had been withdrwn from sale when the later models came out. It was $150, the original cost me four or six hundred cant remember. I got an explorer already but the old one was better.

Owen
Reply 6 of 7
AnswerID: 301537   Submitted: Thursday, May 01, 2008 at 20:12

obee replied:

Oh yeah someone might be able to use your screen dead gps as a gps mouse.

Owen
Reply 7 of 7

 Page Sponsors

ExplorOz ExplorOz
Become a Member of ExplorOz; buy or sell in Trader; buy Maps, Books, DVDs, camping accessories, and ExplorOz wheel covers, shirts, hats and stubby holders from the ExplorOz Shop; and book Activities &Tours or buy someone a gift certificate from our Activities section. Become an ExplorOz Member for just $60 in your first year, and $40 when you renew.
PO BOX 967  HILLARYS, WA, 6923
Phone: (08) 9403 3737
More info | Website
WAECO Pacific Pty Ltd WAECO Pacific Pty Ltd Premium Listing
Portable refrigeration provider WAECO, is celebrating 10 years in Australia in 2009. Established in high-technology headquarters in Germany 35 years ago, WAECO has developed a wide range of mobile technology for people on the move.
1 JOHN DUNCAN COURT   VARSITY LAKES, QLD, 4227
Phone: 1800 21 21 21
More info | Website | Driving Directions