Garmin GPSMap 60C Repair - HELP!

[RT0870]

Hello all......my name is Rusty, and I am, in fact, a newbie.

 

I own a GPSMap 60C, and I take it with me whenever I am out and about riding my ATV......so, needless to say, it has seen some dirt and mud here and there, but it hasn't ever been submerged in anything.

 

Recently, I noticed that some dust has managed to make it INSIDE the LCD screen compartment in the lower right-hand corner area of the display.

 

Here lies my problem, and it's two parts:

 

1) I took all the screws out of the back, and managed to get the case apart all the way up to the antenna, but then no more. How do I get the case completely apart? I mean, if I send it to Garmin to have the LCD unit replaced for $125, they would have to get it apart to do so......so that means it CAN be done.

 

2) "IF" I can get the case apart and get to the LCD unit, has anyone here ever taken it apart to clean it?

 

Thanks in advance, for any information/help you can provide.........

[+roadrage64]

Hello all......my name is Rusty, and I am, in fact, a newbie.

 

I own a GPSMap 60C, and I take it with me whenever I am out and about riding my ATV......so, needless to say, it has seen some dirt and mud here and there, but it hasn't ever been submerged in anything.

 

Recently, I noticed that some dust has managed to make it INSIDE the LCD screen compartment in the lower right-hand corner area of the display.

 

Here lies my problem, and it's two parts:

 

1) I took all the screws out of the back, and managed to get the case apart all the way up to the antenna, but then no more. How do I get the case completely apart? I mean, if I send it to Garmin to have the LCD unit replaced for $125, they would have to get it apart to do so......so that means it CAN be done.

 

2) "IF" I can get the case apart and get to the LCD unit, has anyone here ever taken it apart to clean it?

 

Thanks in advance, for any information/help you can provide.........

 

If you send it in to Garmin, it is very unlikely that you would get the same one back. They don't fix them and return them, they send you a refurbished unit.

[RT0870]

I kinda figured that. I called Garmin yesterday to see what could be done, and the rep I spoke to told me to send it in, and for $125, I would get a new LCD screen.

 

Thanks for the info.....

[oddsock]

Hello all......my name is Rusty, and I am, in fact, a newbie.

 

I own a GPSMap 60C, and I take it with me whenever I am out and about riding my ATV......so, needless to say, it has seen some dirt and mud here and there, but it hasn't ever been submerged in anything.

 

Recently, I noticed that some dust has managed to make it INSIDE the LCD screen compartment in the lower right-hand corner area of the display.

 

Here lies my problem, and it's two parts:

 

1) I took all the screws out of the back, and managed to get the case apart all the way up to the antenna, but then no more. How do I get the case completely apart? I mean, if I send it to Garmin to have the LCD unit replaced for $125, they would have to get it apart to do so......so that means it CAN be done.

 

2) "IF" I can get the case apart and get to the LCD unit, has anyone here ever taken it apart to clean it?

 

Thanks in advance, for any information/help you can provide.........

 

Some one has taken on apart here:

 

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=163418

 

dave

[RT0870]

Some one has taken on apart here:

 

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=163418

 

dave

 

Thanks for the help!!