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Replacing socket cover on Garmin??

03-06-2019 03:34PM

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TGD

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Anyone got a knack for replacing the cover for the cable on a Garmin computer? I can't get that little 'thing' down into the hole.

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#2 03-06-2019 03:52PM

secman

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Patience and possibly using a knitting needle or chop stick, can be a pain alright

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#3 03-06-2019 10:34PM

triggermortis

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You could try wrapping fishing line around it, and pulling it tight to compress the grommet. Leave enough length so that you can un-ravel it after you get it in place, if it won't pull out.

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#4 04-06-2019 04:22AM

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TGD wrote: »

Anyone got a knack for replacing the cover for the cable on a Garmin computer? I can't get that little 'thing' down into the hole.

You'll need to open up the device as they're is likely glue/adhesive from the old one still in place. Clean that out and then put the new cover in place adding your own glue/adhesive to keep it there... Hopefully.

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