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Can I charge my TomTom XXL GPS on a computer?

amelie -  
Super.Mario Posted messages 584 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   -

Hello*

The tomtom gps xxl discharges quickly.

Should I recharge it directly on my PC like in the car and what is USB

Thank you in advance*

(*) Basic elements of politeness added by CCM moderation!.......

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    MPMP10 Posted messages 47643 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   19 107
     

    Hello there!

    The new TomTom comes with a car charger and a charger that plugs into a USB port on your computer.

    After that, you can charge it either on a PC or in the car...

    As for the rest, it seems that the battery in your case is starting to show weaknesses, which is normal after several years of use, so there comes a time when you need to invest.

    Replacing the battery in an old GPS that is no longer eligible for updates is not really cost-effective.

    “Isn’t progress beautiful? Tomorrow, when we give a book to a kid, he’ll turn it every which way to figure out where to put the batteries.”
    Coluche

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    1. Super.Mario Posted messages 584 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   252
       

      Hello MPMP10

      A battery for less than €10 and a bit of labor is better for the planet ;-)

      Moreover, you can "find" the updated maps (v11 or more) for Tomtom without any issues... Even from Tomtom, although it's a bit pricey... Tomtom Update or Tomtom Support

      See you later

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      1. MPMP10 Posted messages 47643 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   19 107 > Super.Mario Posted messages 584 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention  
         

        Hello,

        This model is no longer eligible.

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      2. Super.Mario Posted messages 584 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   252 > MPMP10 Posted messages 47643 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention  
         

        Hello

        My TomTom XXL IQ Routes (4 GB) with Home software on my PC is eligible...

        Update without any issues...

        See you later

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  2. Super.Mario Posted messages 584 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   252
     

    Hello Amelie

    If you have the USB cable (USB <-> Mini USB), there's no problem charging it on a PC; the voltage is standard via USB...
    If you turn on the TomTom while it's connected to the PC, it will ask you if you want to "access" the content (like a USB stick), so be careful not to delete anything...

    See you later

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  3. Super.Mario Posted messages 584 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   252
     

    Hello

    If your battery is at the end of its life: iFixit - Tomtom XXL

    See you later

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