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hut1
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 Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 6:35 pm Post subject: Satmap wont switch on |
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For some reason the unit will not switch on.
Was working fine.
Before you ask,it has not been dropped or got wet.
I dont understand it.
Battery has been fully charged,and I have charged and fitted the battery cradle to try aswell, but still no joy ?
Any thoughts ? |
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rothers
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| Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 6:52 pm Post subject: |
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| Does it come on if you connect to your computer via USB ? |
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hut1
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| Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 7:20 pm Post subject: |
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| No it doesnt |
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Bosun
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| Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 7:55 pm Post subject: |
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Will it fire up if you disconnect the battery for a minute or two then reconnect it ?
Is the very poor battery connector damaged in some way,it is not very robust ?
I should remove any map cards from the unit in case they get corrupted.
Ian |
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hut1
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| Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 8:10 pm Post subject: |
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| I tried disconnecting the lead and using the battery cradle aswell as the rechargeable battery, still not working. |
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Bosun
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| Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 8:26 pm Post subject: |
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The only thing I can suggest is a call/e-mail to Satmap.
If it has to be returned their turn around time is pretty quick.
The unit has a two year warranty if this applies to you.
Ian |
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hut1
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| Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 8:35 pm Post subject: |
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Yes,it was bought last year from a shop.
Just a pain in the backside,not overly impressed with the thing.
First fault I had was the rubber usb cover breakig off a while back, now this latest power fault.
Not sure I would buy another one,its hardly been used !! |
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hut1
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| Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 8:47 pm Post subject: |
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I know I shouldnt, but I have just took the satmap unit apart.
After splitting the main case (four srews),I found another white plug.
I pulled it apart, and plugged it back in again.
Screwed the thing back together again (watch out for the o rings on the screws)
Hey presto its alive again ?
Must be a loose connection,hooray. |
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Bosun
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| Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 8:52 pm Post subject: |
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Glad to see you are up and running again.
You are a braver man than me.
Ian |
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hut1
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| Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 9:16 pm Post subject: |
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| Its always nice to know that help and advice is out there,THANKYOU. |
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