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Garmin inReach Explorer Plus: Short cut menu keps popping up?

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 21:20:48 -0700

Anyone have a fix for the Shortcut menu continually popping up, making it hard to do anything on the screen?

Thanks, James

⟐ Answered March 10, 2026 at 21:20 MST

Garmin nuvi 2557LMT: Why does my device not turn on unless it's plugged in

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 16:58:32 -0700

It’s actually a Garmin nuvi 2995 but that isn’t listed.

It will only turn on when plugged into the car, my PC or a USB charger, then it works OK.

I’ve left it plugged into a USB charger for over an hour, but it still won’t turn on unless it’s plugged in.

Can anyone suggest a fix ?

⟐ Commented February 22, 2026 at 16:58 MST

Garmin GPS: The screen has been damage, How can I fix it? it has a black dot ontop

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 23:24:53 -0700

There is a black dot on the upper right of the screen.

were to fix it?

or is it better to get a new one.

Thanks for the help

⟐ Commented February 03, 2026 at 23:24 MST

Garmin Nuvi 65LM: Won't stay on Map View, changes to turn by turn text

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:44:39 -0700

Hello, I have a Garmin Nuvi 65 LM. Recently I noticed that when I am going to an address after about a couple of minutes the screen switches from map view to turn by turrn directions. I have tried rebooting, updating maps and software and have looked through all of the settings. Is there any chance of fixing this or is the GPS toast?

Thanks,

Garmin GPS: screw research for repleacement

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 04:35:09 -0700

Good morning, I lost one of the pins on a friend's Garmin Foretrex 601 and would like to restore it.

Can you help me?

Thank you so much.

Garmin nuvi 2557LMT: Why is my device unable to acquire a sayellite

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 14:35:32 -0700

Cannot find satellites

⟐ Answered September 18, 2025 at 14:35 MST

Garmin Nuvi 265WT: Trouble turning on the device.

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 21:41:39 -0700

I keep trying to turn on my device, but it will not turn on. I don't know what to do to fix it. I have tried charging my device but it still nothing. What can I try doing to fix this?

⟐ Commented September 08, 2025 at 21:41 MST

Garmin Nuvi 680: How do I reconnect my ribbon cable to its connector?

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 05:09:22 -0700

While changing the battery on my Garmin Nuvi 680, the most internal cable disconnected from its connector and I don't know if the connector lifts vertically, slides out or is soldered to the motherboard. Beyond that, I don't know how to reattach the cable.

thanks

⟐ Commented August 19, 2025 at 5:09 MST

Garmin Nuvi 1490T: USB socket replacement - unable to source

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 06:26:33 -0700

I all, I have searched in vain to find a replacement USB socket for this and this range of devices. Does anyone know a source for these hard to find sockets?

Thanks.

Garmin Edge 530: Device keeps going to sleep

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 02:46:30 -0700

I've had my Garmin 530 for 2 years though I haven't ridden as much as usual. Recently when I start the timer at the beginning of a ride, within about 20 seconds I get the message "going to sleep in 3, 2, 1" and it goes to sleep. It's still recording data but I need to be able to keep my screen on so I can see average speed, etc. (I lead rides for a bike club) I have tried to trouble shoot this but can't seem to find an answer. I wondered if I went back to default settings? Any ideas?

⟐ Commented August 11, 2025 at 2:46 MST

Garmin Edge 830: Dmaged Bluetooth sensor replacement

Sat, 02 Aug 2025 00:32:52 -0700

Hi, i have an issue with Garmin Edge 830; the problem is that the device cant connect to the phone and the official statemenet from Garmin was that the bluetooth sensor is not working. Is there a way to repair it? i guess it is soldered on the motherboard, meaning i should change the whole motherboard?⏎
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Thanks for the answer

Garmin GPS: ZUMO XT battery died. Replace with Battery# 361-00077-00? Connector?

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 16:23:43 -0700

Garmin is silly. My ZUMO XT GPS battery went bad. They say I have to send it back. F' that. I want to fix it on my own...or with your help. Battery# 361-00077-00 is what Batteries Plus said I should buy, however, the connector is part of the problem. Anyone have experience in this world?

⟐ Answer edited July 29, 2025 at 16:23 MST

Garmin GPS: My backlight is not going off after I disconnected from pc

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 09:29:09 -0700

my 79sc handheld gps backlight is not going off after i dissconnected from pc

Garmin Edge 500: Memory is apparently full, but it is not

Sat, 24 May 2025 06:41:26 -0700

Recently I cleared the memory on my Garmin Edge 500, but it still thinks the memory is full and consequently refuses to function. How can I persuade it that the memory is actually empty, as confirmed when connected to my PC.

⟐ Commented May 24, 2025 at 6:41 MST

Garmin Nuvi 200: nuvi 200 stopped locating satellites.

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 13:10:27 -0700

Worked fine, then: searching for satellites forever. Everything else is working. Updated software, chipset, downloaded new maps, reset it dozen times, put it outside away from buildings for a day and it is still somewhere in Kansas.

Any help?

⟐ Commented March 14, 2025 at 13:10 MST

Garmin Nuvi 40: How much is the new battery

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 10:14:18 -0700

Garmin nuvi 40 new battery how much

⟐ Answer edited February 16, 2025 at 10:14 MST

Garmin Dezl 770LMT: Power button stays pressed in

Sat, 15 Feb 2025 22:46:26 -0700

My Dezl power button stays pressed in, collapsed, like the spring back function has failed. I power the unit on and off using by using the power cord. How can I fix the button myself?

⟐ Answered February 15, 2025 at 22:46 MST

garmin edge 520: What is the FFC connector for the LCD?

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 19:41:34 -0700

I believe I broke the FFC connector and would like to replace it. Does anyone have the part number ?

Garmin GPS: Garmin Oregon 600 GPS power switch replacement

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 02:39:46 -0700

Power switch ceased working, needs replacement

⟐ Answer edited December 05, 2024 at 2:39 MST

Garmin Edge 1000: My Edge 1000 is no longer entering storage mode

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 07:50:05 -0700

Originally, when the Edge 1000 was connected to the PC, it entered storage mode, and it was possible to access the device memory and the card memory to transfer files like maps and courses. Recently, it stopped displaying both memories and even after forcing it by pressing the lap key while connecting the USB cable, it doesn't enter storage mode, however, it still charges the battery. Dear members, do you have any solutions? Has it also happened to you? Thanks.

⟐ Edited by author November 20, 2024 at 7:50 MST