snowpeke Posted May 18, 2005 Posted May 18, 2005 Has anybody had there USB plug go bad? Mine will not hook up and the plug socket is loose. Quote
+bigdog999 Posted May 18, 2005 Posted May 18, 2005 not yet here, but it's only been a few months Quote
+2 CBR Posted May 18, 2005 Posted May 18, 2005 I have heard that this is a problem with the 60 series. One thing I noticed is that the USB cable from my camera will work with my 60 CS, but it takes a little bit of force to insert the plug, while the Garmin USB cable plugs in easily. Quote
GeoBobC Posted May 18, 2005 Posted May 18, 2005 Yes; I purchased a 60c when they were first available. I returned it to Garmin within the first three months because the USB connector worked loose. Garmin replaced the USB connector on the GPS and I have not had trouble with it since. Quote
snowpeke Posted May 18, 2005 Author Posted May 18, 2005 Sounds like that is a problem on the 60c. GeoBobC you had yours fixed under warranty I will probably have to pay. Quote
+wickedsprint Posted May 18, 2005 Posted May 18, 2005 ...they will likely replace it for free as this is anormal problem, their customer serice is very good. Quote
+OzarksJim Posted May 19, 2005 Posted May 19, 2005 I've had this exact same thing happen to my 60C. When I connect it to my PC via USB, I hear the "doo-DEE!" sound from Windows XP, which means my PC recognizes the USB driver connection. However, after a few seconds, the connection gets lost and I hear the "dee-DOO!" sound of the USB connection turning off (like my sound effects?). I have to wiggle the cable and the USB connector to get my PC to recognize the GPSr, and then quickly download or upload waypoints, maps, etc., before I get "dee-DOO'd". I plan to contact Garmin about this (it's still under warranty), but I can't bear the thought of being away from my 60C. I'll have to use my backup GPSr (eTrex Legend) in the meantime. Jim Quote
+Azcowboy290 Posted May 19, 2005 Posted May 19, 2005 The usb plug for the 60c and 60cs is a standard USB A-B Mini. found at most radio shacks and best buy stores about 5 bucks. Most digital cameras use the same plug. Quote
+Milbank Posted May 19, 2005 Posted May 19, 2005 The usb plug for the 60c and 60cs is a standard USB A-B Mini. found at most radio shacks and best buy stores about 5 bucks. Most digital cameras use the same plug. I think it's great that Garmin used a standard usb plug on there color units. It's nice that you can get a cable just about anyplace for it. I don't understand why all the gps units that use USB don't use a standard cable. There had been times last year when we were out of town and i had my old Legend and the use of a computer, but forgot my cable at home. That won't be a problem with my new Legend C being it has a direct USB connection. Quote
+benjamin921 Posted May 19, 2005 Posted May 19, 2005 Yes; I purchased a 60c when they were first available. I returned it to Garmin within the first three months because the USB connector worked loose. Garmin replaced the USB connector on the GPS and I have not had trouble with it since. I had the same problem with my 60CS. Sent it to Garmin and had it back with in a week. Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.