Belkin Firmware -- Flash Erase Question

[mindseye]

So I am one of the many unlucky who tried to upgrade their Belkin/Fortuna firmware unsuccessfully. I was able to try about 3 times until the "Link to Fortuna GPS" button stopped lighting up. I have tried: leaving the battery out overnight, switching between ST and back to XT, and the flash memory erase "paper clip" trick.
My question is whether or not I am doing the erase correctly. First I remove the battery, then I place electrical tape over the battery contacts, then I stick a paper clip into the 2nd to last holes from the outside of each end, then I plug in the GPS to power it up. Here is where I find strangeness, I get no light on the GPS when the holes are shorted. I try hooking up, but nothing. I can still hook up through bluetooth though.

If anyone has any ideas for me they would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
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[czachari]

Exactly the same symptoms. Numerous emails to Fortuna tech support have gone unanswered. If I hear anything, I'll let you know....


CZ

[mindseye]

Thanks. Anyone else have this problem solved yet?
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[spage]

Me too.
Flashed one with no problems.
Belkin 2 Link only works in st mode.
xt mode is stuffed.

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