Having Problem with Meridian Gold Display!!

[trekrider]

A couple of days ago, I dropped my unit and have recently noticed that the display has a discolored splotch on the edge of the display. It is sort of shaped like Florida and is most noticeable when the back light feature is turned on. It does not detract from the display, just distracts and disturbs me.

Does anyone know what has happened? Was this in fact the result of a drop?

Any help is appreciated...

[+cachew nut]

Go to the Magellan Meridian Yahoo groups. There was some discussion there about Magellan replacing some displays for free that developed spots from being left in the sun. Maybe you really didn't drop it.

[trekrider]

Yeah... now that I remember... I think I didn't drop it. I think I was using it in the sun

 

Thanks, I'll look there.

[trekrider]

Yeah... now that I remember... I think I didn't drop it. I think I was using it in the sun

 

Thanks, I'll look there.

[+Geo Boltz]

I recently had mine develop a back light malfunction (id didn't work anymore) and I simply emailed their support and they sent me an RMA number for return. I shipped it off to them and didn't hear anything after it was signed for so I emailed for status and was given a UPS tracking number and said it was already on its way back to me. They had it replaced and in my hands in under a week. They also included a fresh set of batteries and a free carrying case (I almost threw out the box when I noticed the case). They never asked what happened at all. Just replaced it GRATIS! It was still under warranty, though. I was very satisfied with their customer service.

[umc]

"No one drops a GPSr...do they?"

 

When they don't have laynards they do. That is part of the problem right there. Even if you did drop it which we know you didn't one would think that Magellan would take care of it since they were the ones who forgot to put Laynards or a way to fix a strap to the unit in the first place.

 

Where did you get it from? I know companies like REI and Cabelas take stuff back no questions asked part of their 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.

 

[umc]

"No one drops a GPSr...do they?"

 

When they don't have laynards they do. That is part of the problem right there. Even if you did drop it which we know you didn't one would think that Magellan would take care of it since they were the ones who forgot to put Laynards or a way to fix a strap to the unit in the first place.

 

Where did you get it from? I know companies like REI and Cabelas take stuff back no questions asked part of their 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.

 

[+GOT GPS?]

Ive dropped my GPS V twice now, but never dropped the meridian platinum. No problems yet.

 

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[umc]

and how does the V do on drops? What surface did you drop it on each time?

 

[+GOT GPS?]

dirt and tar

works okay, and garmin replaced the antenna.

 

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[+Centaur]

..count as having dropped it?

-Centaur

 

[vagabond]

Having dropped mine more then once, the worst was from about 6 feet onto granite boulders and then bounced down into a crevice where I had to go after it head first, I thought I wasn't going to get it back for awhile but I was finally able to retrieve it. And like the Timex it takes a licking and and keeps working, no problems so far.

 

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