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darklordsbane · 30-01-2012, 19:06

Hi all
anyone know where to get a Garmin nuvi 310 sat nav repaired, it's only the on/off switch thats dead,
if I plug it into the car it comes on and works fine, when I disconnect I wait 30 seconds and it switches off, this means I cannot switch it off manually to charge it,
I took it back to Halfords where I bought it but they couldn't help apart from asking do I want to buy a new one, which I dont as I paid for lifetime updates,
this is only for that unit so I cannot transfer the lifetime updates to another unit
any help greatly appreciated
Regards
Dlb

the_syco · 30-01-2012, 19:33

When did you buy it?

darklordsbane · 30-01-2012, 21:04

Thanks for the reply
Halfords

the_syco · 31-01-2012, 10:20

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Originally Posted by darklordsbane

Thanks for the reply
Halfords

No, like, when. As in, a date...?

darklordsbane · 31-01-2012, 11:26

Sorry my mistake 4 or 5 years ago
Dlb

cormie · 31-01-2012, 11:31

It will still be charging while on and plugged in if that makes any difference? I'd say any mobile phone or gadget repair shop could have a go at it for you if it's bugging you.

the_syco · 01-02-2012, 01:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by darklordsbane

Sorry my mistake 4 or 5 years ago
Dlb

Beyond the warranty, then :/

Google says the on/off switch is soldered to the main circuit board, so it may not be an easy job

darklordsbane · 01-02-2012, 07:19

Thanks guys
There is one of those Tech fixers in the square in Tallaght I will be near there today so I'll ask, thanks again
Dlb

JOSman · 01-02-2012, 07:27

Sounds to me that the battery has given up the ghost. Replace the battery first.

cgarrad · 01-02-2012, 07:34

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Originally Posted by JOSman

Sounds to me that the battery has given up the ghost. Replace the battery first.

What he said ^^^^

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cormie · 01-02-2012, 07:53

Guys, I don't think the battery has much to do with it?

I think the problem is that he can't actually switch it off, even while it's plugged into the car dock. Basically when you have a garmin in the dock, it turns on automatically if the dock is plugged into the cigarette adaptor and the engine running. You can turn it off and a very low illuminated message will say that the unit is charging. If you take it off the dock, it counts down 30 seconds until it automatically switches off, you can click to keep it turned on. This is the only way the OP can actually turn it off, after this 30 seconds, the problem appears to be that he can't manually switch it off while in the dock to get that low illuminated charging screen. It's not a big problem if you'll only be using it in the car, but if you want to turn it on while walking about it will be. The unit will be charging while in the dock turned on anyway.

darklordsbane · 01-02-2012, 14:59

Thanks again for the replies
Cormie you are correct, I didn't know it would charge while being used in the car, I thought the battery just held the charge that was in it because when the on/off switch used to work,
if I was using it while driving and then disconnected it to leave the car ( I always take it with me I dont need to return to a broken window and no sat nav) I used to see that the battery was still more or less where it was when I started the journey, if I switched it off manually then it would charge no problem,
It's no huge issue as I only use it when I don't know where I'm going which is about 20 times a year it seems,
I find in Ireland it is never fully up to date even with the latest maps but it is fabulous if in the uk or abroad (if only)
anyway thanks again keep your suggestions coming
Regards to all
Dlb

Attie · 10-03-2012, 13:15

Darklordsbane
Got an old 660 fixed http://www.fixmygarmin.com/ they are very good.

darklordsbane · 10-03-2012, 16:26

Hi Attie
Thanks for the reply and the recommendation but that link just brings me to another boards page now yer talkin I dont know where you are trying to send me to, please post the web address or actual address and phone number
Thanks again
Dlb

Attie · 11-03-2012, 10:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by darklordsbane

Hi Attie
Thanks for the reply and the recommendation but that link just brings me to another boards page now yer talkin I dont know where you are trying to send me to, please post the web address or actual address and phone number
Thanks again
Dlb

DLB
Fixed link.
Attie

30-01-2012, 19:06	#1
darklordsbane Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 78 Adverts \| Friends	repair a garmin sat nav Hi all anyone know where to get a Garmin nuvi 310 sat nav repaired, it's only the on/off switch thats dead, if I plug it into the car it comes on and works fine, when I disconnect I wait 30 seconds and it switches off, this means I cannot switch it off manually to charge it, I took it back to Halfords where I bought it but they couldn't help apart from asking do I want to buy a new one, which I dont as I paid for lifetime updates, this is only for that unit so I cannot transfer the lifetime updates to another unit any help greatly appreciated Regards Dlb

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Attie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Rosslough Posts: 145 Adverts \| Friends	'Fix My Garmin' Darklordsbane Got an old 660 fixed http://www.fixmygarmin.com/ they are very good. Last edited by Attie; 11-03-2012 at 10:47.

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30-01-2012, 19:33	#2
the_syco Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Leixlip Posts: 23,023 Adverts \| Friends	When did you buy it?

30-01-2012, 21:04	#3
darklordsbane Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 78 Adverts \| Friends	Thanks for the reply Halfords

31-01-2012, 11:26	#5
darklordsbane Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 78 Adverts \| Friends	Sorry my mistake 4 or 5 years ago Dlb

31-01-2012, 11:31	#6
cormie Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 15,974 Adverts \| Friends	It will still be charging while on and plugged in if that makes any difference? I'd say any mobile phone or gadget repair shop could have a go at it for you if it's bugging you.

01-02-2012, 07:19	#8
darklordsbane Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 78 Adverts \| Friends	Thanks guys There is one of those Tech fixers in the square in Tallaght I will be near there today so I'll ask, thanks again Dlb

01-02-2012, 07:27	#9
JOSman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 229 Adverts \| Friends	Sounds to me that the battery has given up the ghost. Replace the battery first.

01-02-2012, 07:53	#11
cormie Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 15,974 Adverts \| Friends	Guys, I don't think the battery has much to do with it? I think the problem is that he can't actually switch it off, even while it's plugged into the car dock. Basically when you have a garmin in the dock, it turns on automatically if the dock is plugged into the cigarette adaptor and the engine running. You can turn it off and a very low illuminated message will say that the unit is charging. If you take it off the dock, it counts down 30 seconds until it automatically switches off, you can click to keep it turned on. This is the only way the OP can actually turn it off, after this 30 seconds, the problem appears to be that he can't manually switch it off while in the dock to get that low illuminated charging screen. It's not a big problem if you'll only be using it in the car, but if you want to turn it on while walking about it will be. The unit will be charging while in the dock turned on anyway.

01-02-2012, 14:59	#12
darklordsbane Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 78 Adverts \| Friends	Thanks again for the replies Cormie you are correct, I didn't know it would charge while being used in the car, I thought the battery just held the charge that was in it because when the on/off switch used to work, if I was using it while driving and then disconnected it to leave the car ( I always take it with me I dont need to return to a broken window and no sat nav) I used to see that the battery was still more or less where it was when I started the journey, if I switched it off manually then it would charge no problem, It's no huge issue as I only use it when I don't know where I'm going which is about 20 times a year it seems, I find in Ireland it is never fully up to date even with the latest maps but it is fabulous if in the uk or abroad (if only) anyway thanks again keep your suggestions coming Regards to all Dlb

10-03-2012, 16:26	#14
darklordsbane Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 78 Adverts \| Friends	Hi Attie Thanks for the reply and the recommendation but that link just brings me to another boards page now yer talkin I dont know where you are trying to send me to, please post the web address or actual address and phone number Thanks again Dlb