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Garmin 800 Mac incompatibility

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  • 24-03-2021 9:48am
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    benneca1
    Registered Users Posts: 485 ✭✭


    I have an old Garmin edge 800 as a backup Unit. Works fine just old ie no bluetooth etc. Problem is when I plug into my new laptop it doesn’t recognise it. Done all usual stuff reinstall Garmin express etc. Running latest mac OS. Any ideas or workaround.


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    ED E
    Registered Users Posts: 36,167 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    Change cable, a cable can charge but not provide USB data pins, that'd be my first step.


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    benneca1
    Registered Users Posts: 485 ✭✭benneca1


    Tried that not cable issue as will sync with old Mac


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    triggermortis
    Registered Users Posts: 2,684 ✭✭✭triggermortis


    I used my 800 with a Mac with no issues until my Mac got so old it is now next to useless (the Mac not the 800)
    Do you have a windows computer you could try? My 800 had corrosion on the pins which would let it charge but not pass data. I had to disassemble it and clean the back of the pins with a fine scriber (a pin).
    I found YouTube had good videos on how to do this, all you need is a star driver small enough for the screws and a steady hand


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    benneca1
    Registered Users Posts: 485 ✭✭benneca1


    Works fine on old mac so is not a cable issue
    Thanks


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