Garmin i3 isn't working on batteries?

welshgasman · Regular Visitor Joined: Apr 17, 2006 Posts: 122

Hi,
My i3 has suddenly stopped working on batteries.
I do tend to use it in the car on a usb lead, but I am lending it to a friend for use in a city.

Just went and put fresh batteries in (tried two sets) and it will not boot up. Tried a reset, no difference.

Batteries tested in my Psion OK.

Any ideas please?

TIA

Pocketgps · Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 8:06 pm Post subject:

Presuming you are fitting the batteries the correct way round, then the only other thing to check is if the battery leads inside the i3 are ok.

Think you need a torx T5 or 6 to remove the 4 fixings. BUT, you then need to force open the casing and this WILL mark (damage) it.

welshgasman · Regular Visitor Joined: Apr 17, 2006 Posts: 122

Yes, I am putting them in the correct way, but it is wise to check. :-)

They will just have to live with it for now and use only in the car.

I'll take it apart when they give it back.

Think I might give Garmin a ring tomorrow as well.

Thanks for the reply.

mikealder · Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 8:19 pm Post subject:

I think you might have seen This post before, but it does show how to open the i3, and I guess you still have the screwdrivers from last time Wink

- Mike

welshgasman · Regular Visitor Joined: Apr 17, 2006 Posts: 122

Thanks Mike,

I do have the screwdrivers from taking apart my other i3, but I'll check the circuit with a meter when I get it back before considering taking this one apart.

It is well looked after so I'm suprised this has happened.

welshgasman · Regular Visitor Joined: Apr 17, 2006 Posts: 122

Contacted Garmin, they could not offer any advice.
Repair would be just over £73 and new maps about £50.

It still works fine for now, but when it gives up the ghost it will be cheaper to get a new one.

As I am unemployed at the moment, I do not need it as much as I used to either. :-)

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