Garmin E-trex

[+JohnnyBGoode]

I have the basic Garmin E-trex and Garmin Summit.

 

On both these machines the rubber around the buttons as come loose.

 

Has anyone else had this problem and if so have they found a solution?

[+Bear and Ragged]

Yes.

Upgrade to a newer model!

 

Or.

Carefully remove rubber, clean off all traces of old glue -acetone (nail polish remover).

Try not to streatch the rubber.

 

Rubber glue (Evo stick) with as little glue as you can -not over the buttons.

 

Make sure old glue is removed and traces of cleaner are removed or the new glue wont stick...

 

Others have tried double sided tape.

 

 

Good luck!

[NickPick]

I had this happen on my yellow etrex about a year ago. I emailed garmin and asked about repairs. They said that they could repair it for me. I asked them to confirm whether there was a charge and they said it would be free. They actually sent me a brand new unit.

[+T.R.a.M.P.]

I had this happen on my yellow etrex about a year ago. I emailed garmin and asked about repairs. They said that they could repair it for me. I asked them to confirm whether there was a charge and they said it would be free. They actually sent me a brand new unit.

Since other threads have commented on the variability of Garmin support, could you give the email address where you asked please?

Cheers,

Trevor

[NickPick]

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