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Offline wroman

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GPS screen replacement, anyone?
« on: May 17, 2013, 09:31:21 AM »
  I have an old Garmin 2720 that needs the screen replaced. The glare coating has peeled off and the touch sensor keeps being triggered. I think this is problematic with these units.  I just cannot afford a more modern unit at this time, I am still in the process of farkling.  Has anyone replaced a screen and if so give me some tips or suggestions.  I can buy screens (digitizers) on ebay for 25 bucks.
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Walt
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Offline ljcorby

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Re: GPS screen replacement, anyone?
« Reply #1 on: May 17, 2013, 09:42:11 AM »
Have never done it.  Good luck.
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Offline sherob

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Re: GPS screen replacement, anyone?
« Reply #2 on: May 17, 2013, 09:43:21 AM »
I know of two riders that tried finding replacements screens, and had no luck... this went as far back as 12/2012.  One snagged a used 2720 at a good price... the other just dumped the $$$ on a used 550.

I wish you good luck!
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Offline cablebandit

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Re: GPS screen replacement, anyone?
« Reply #3 on: May 17, 2013, 10:52:51 AM »
It's pretty easy.  Just take your time when you do it.  Be sure to use a sharp knife to separate the digitizer from the LCD>
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Re: GPS screen replacement, anyone?
« Reply #4 on: May 17, 2013, 11:51:12 AM »
I have 2 of these GPS jewels, one of which is like new in the box. Not worth fixing IMHO, get yourself a NUVI 500/550 and be done with it.
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Offline wroman

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Re: GPS screen replacement, anyone?
« Reply #5 on: May 17, 2013, 09:18:30 PM »
Hey Pokey, is there an available cradle for the 500/550.  I want to use the gadget mount for my bags connection tank bag. The cradles I have seen don't seem to have a flat back that can be screwed to the flat gadget mount plate.
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Offline McJunkie

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Re: GPS screen replacement, anyone?
« Reply #6 on: May 18, 2013, 04:46:44 AM »
You tube has "how to's" on digitzer replacement.
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Offline wally_games

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Re: GPS screen replacement, anyone?
« Reply #7 on: May 20, 2013, 07:55:54 PM »
Check the Garmin website. They'll replace the screen for about $100.
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Offline cablebandit

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Re: GPS screen replacement, anyone?
« Reply #8 on: May 21, 2013, 12:59:05 PM »
Seems like a bit much for what is now a 30-50 dollar GPS.
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Re: GPS screen replacement, anyone?
« Reply #9 on: May 21, 2013, 03:20:03 PM »
Garmin doesn't offer repair services for the 2720 anymore, even out of warranty.

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Offline KawiMick

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Re: GPS screen replacement, anyone?
« Reply #10 on: May 21, 2013, 04:44:56 PM »
Quote from: wroman on May 17, 2013, 09:31:21 AM
    Has anyone replaced a screen and if so give me some tips or suggestions.  I can buy screens (digitizers) on ebay for 25 bucks.
Thanks,
Walt

Walt,
  I fixed my riding buddy's Zumo 550 with a new Digitizer AND LCD for about $40 from this guy who ships from MN: http://tinyurl.com/maykbww  goodsupply0889 is his ID and he ships fast!  He lists the 2720 digitizer for $27.  I even ordered a spare LCD/digitizer for my old (2002) Zumo 550 in case it ever dies. 
  Have some good jewelers screwdrivers on hand and take your time. It's pretty easy if you are careful.

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