Very simple question...help needed urgently Tom Tom 300 Powe

TheBassMann · Occasional Visitor Joined: Aug 02, 2008 Posts: 1

Just bought a second hand 300 and do no have a home power supply....doesnt seem to charge from USB...I have a few multiple setting power supplies that output 3 - 12 volts 300ma....will these work ? Dont want to Censored

it up before I start.

Robin

GPS_fan · Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 10:46 am Post subject:

To the forum.

When you say it's not charging from the USB, are you sure that you have connected it to a powered USB port?

It may be worth trying to plug it into a USB port on the back of your PC and trying again.

Failing that, if it came with a car charger, try plugging it into your car and just double check that it is charging.
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mikealder · Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 10:48 am Post subject:

It won't charge from the USB, the voltage neederd by the device is 5V but only the later (newer) devices will charge off USB, a Go-300 won't - Mike

GPS_fan · Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 10:51 am Post subject:

Thanks, Mike

I don't have experience of the older devices.

I'm guessing that it should still charge from the car, though
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mikealder · Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 10:56 am Post subject:

Yes it will charge from the car unit, if you don't have one of these you are better purchasing the correct lead than using a multi charger unit. If you get the voltage or polarity wrong you will fry the device (and it has happened before) - Mike

Darren · Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 11:13 am Post subject:

You can also use a Sony PSP USB - SonyPSP lead if you wish. The Sony PSP's share the same 2-Pole plug as the GO Classic and x00's and they will charge from a USB port if you use this cable.

Having said that, the cost of a suitable mains charger is low and worth the investment.
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GPS_fan · Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 11:22 am Post subject:

A few mains chargers may be found here.

These are listed as being suitable for GO300 and should be suitable for your device
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