[GeoStL] Re: Garmin repair
- From: "Mike Miesner" <mmeese1@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2006 00:34:00 -0500
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I took your advice and called Garmin today. After descibing the problem I
was having, I got the impression that he would take care of it. He then
asked if it was a Vista or VistCx...thats when things went downhill for me.
The rep told me that the Vista was no longer being manufactered so he would
have to charge the $125.00. If it would have been the Cx he siad he could
have "done something" for me.
I tried repairing it myself and so far it works fine ! The screen no longer
flickers and the thumb switch works cleanly. The repair took about 1/2 hour
and was pretty easy. I haven't tried it out in the field yet, but at least
for now things are working well. The unit is no longer waterproof, but it
should hold up for a while.
The repair instruction I used were found at *http://tinyurl.com/av99a
*Thanks to all who offered suggestions !!
mmeese
Mike
On 9/13/06, tnands <sydstyr@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> -
> Did you call them or email?
>
> We had ours "Repaired" last year. They told us to send them the unit; they
> would evaluate and then let us know what the repair costs would be. If we
> chose not to have it repaired we'd pay shipping to get it back (or
> something
> like that). We had a new (reconditioned I'm sure) Rhino within 8-10
> working
> days. I think they know there are some things inherently wrong with
> different models and once they get them in their hands take care of it.
> Wait a few days and try calling back. Maybe you'll get someone different.
>
>
> Nancy
>
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mike Miesner" <mmeese1@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: <geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 12:49 AM
> Subject: [GeoStL] Re: Garmin repair
>
>
> > -
> > I guess my sad story didn't play very well...Garmin wants $125 to fix it
> > and
> > a new Vista can be had for $160 or so.
> > After doing a Google search I found some instructions for self
> > repair...after I figure out which unit I would like (can afford) if my
> > repair job fails, I will attempt to fix it myself.
> >
> > Thanks !
> >
> > mmeese
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > On 9/4/06, Mike Griffin <griff@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >>
> >> -
> >> I would suggest going straight to Garmin. Play the sad story and you
> >> might
> >> get it fixed free. In all cases, 7 day turnaround.
> >>
> >> Mike
> >>
> >>
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: "Mike Miesner" <mmeese@xxxxxxxxx>
> >> Sent: Monday, September 04, 2006 9:51 AM
> >> Subject: [GeoStL] Garmin repair
> >>
> >>
> >> -
> >> I have an Etrex Vista which is acting up. Is there a
> >> local shop that can repair this or is it best to go
> >> straight to Garmin.
> >>
> >> Thanks
> >>
> >> mmeese
> >>
> >> Mike
>
>
>
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