Smartworld dash mounted screen
Submitted: Tuesday, Sep 01, 2026 at 18:59
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Member - Ross638
Hi anyone had problems with Smartworlds dash mounted screen turning it self off. We’ve had three screens supplied to us now and everyone of them turns itself off once we hit gravel roads. I’ve tried at least 3 different power sources and even a different power cord. Some times it will start up again then turn off, other times it just stays off.
Reply By: Garry F2 - Thursday, Sep 03, 2026 at 12:19
Thursday, Sep 03, 2026 at 12:19
Sounds like you would be better off having a proper andriod based tablet
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Follow Up By: Member - Ross638 - Thursday, Sep 03, 2026 at 14:42
Thursday, Sep 03, 2026 at 14:42
Thanks that was helpful not.
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Reply By: ExplorOz - David & Michelle - Thursday, Sep 03, 2026 at 15:37
Thursday, Sep 03, 2026 at 15:37
Sounds like a power connectivity issue. Are you using a cig plug? When it goes off have you tried pulling out the cig plug connector and pushing back in?
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Follow Up By: Member - Ross638 - Thursday, Sep 03, 2026 at 18:09
Thursday, Sep 03, 2026 at 18:09
Yes I’ve tried powering it direct from each of my battery banks even hooked it up to my jumper starter pack. I’ve soldered wires direct to the cigarette lighter plug and a different power cable as
well. Nothing changes it.
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Reply By: Member - bungarra (WA) - Thursday, Sep 03, 2026 at 20:30
Thursday, Sep 03, 2026 at 20:30
My experience with a similar issue with the AI box..(not the dash mounted screen) was that despite changing cables I discovered there are USB cables and USB cables!
Some are designed to supply power and data and others power and only limited data.
After a lot of messing around I used a cable from a hard drive (designed to supply power and to transfer lots of data) and it worked perfectly. No separation issues on the worst corrugations.
I then sourced another cable that clearly stated on the pack for data transfer....I don't recall the rate, but it was high.... not just an ordinary USB cable
I understand you have tried to eliminate potential connection issues for the power but consider doing as I did.... try using a portable hard drive cable...it might help you.
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