+Lee-2 Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 When I turn my Legend etrex on it has lines running across the screen. Has anyone had this to happen to them? Thanks, Eagle-2 Quote Link to comment
+gpsblake Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 at times yes, Fixing it is called the "garmin smack". Usually smacking the back of the unit gets rid of the problem, at least on my unit. Quote Link to comment
+BlueDeuce Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 at times yes, Fixing it is called the "garmin smack". Usually smacking the back of the unit gets rid of the problem, at least on my unit. pretty much what my old Vista requires daily. How old is the Legend? Quote Link to comment
+Lasagna Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 (edited) Common problem on aging units ... evidently there is a connector inside that works it way loose. Depending on the age of the unit, if you take the right tone when contacting with Garmin, they'll usually offer to replace it "under warranty" for free or for older units a fairly low cost. Legends and the original Vistas seemed to suffer the most from this issue. ... and yes, a well placed "smack" on the back of the unit seems to in many instances jostle things back into position. Edited November 8, 2006 by Lasagna Quote Link to comment
+Lee-2 Posted November 9, 2006 Author Share Posted November 9, 2006 Thanks, It's it under warranty so I'll call Garmin. Quote Link to comment
GreatCanadian Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 (edited) Thanks, It's it under warranty so I'll call Garmin. If Garmin wants to charge you anything for the repair, don't do it. There is a ribbon connector that's become loose inside the unit, and you can fix it yourself. I have a PDF file here that shows the steps to repair it. If you want it just send me your email address and I'll send you the file. The Garmin smack is a shortterm fix, and will make the problem worse in the long run by loosening the connection even more. Edited November 9, 2006 by GreatCanadian Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Thanks, It's it under warranty so I'll call Garmin. You should have it back within a week. Garmin is real good with that. Quote Link to comment
+Lee-2 Posted November 9, 2006 Author Share Posted November 9, 2006 Thanks for the help, eagle-2 Quote Link to comment
+Haffy Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 (edited) Here is the link to the self repair if it comes to that. http://home.triad.rr.com/ralloh/Vista%20LED%20Repair.pdf Edited November 10, 2006 by haffy Quote Link to comment
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