snowpeke Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 Has anybody had there USB plug go bad? Mine will not hook up and the plug socket is loose. Quote Link to comment
+bigdog999 Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 not yet here, but it's only been a few months Quote Link to comment
+2 CBR Posted May 18, 2005 Share 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 Link to comment
GeoBobC Posted May 18, 2005 Share 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 Link to comment
snowpeke Posted May 18, 2005 Author Share 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 Link to comment
+wickedsprint Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 ...they will likely replace it for free as this is anormal problem, their customer serice is very good. Quote Link to comment
+OzarksJim Posted May 19, 2005 Share 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 Link to comment
+Azcowboy290 Posted May 19, 2005 Share 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 Link to comment
+Milbank Posted May 19, 2005 Share 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 Link to comment
+benjamin921 Posted May 19, 2005 Share 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 Link to comment
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