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Garmin GPSmap 176C, screen backlight dead

Lucian -  
 bastradieg -
Hello,
I have a Garmin GPSMAP 176C. The screen lighting hardly works anymore. Is it possible to repair the lighting at a reasonable cost? The Garmin vendor is asking me for CAD 250 for the repair. At this price, I can easily buy a new GPS. However, the one I have works well except for the lighting. Moreover, I have several accessories (mount, wiring, marine map, road map, etc.). An electronics technician told me that the repair requires special tools for desoldering and then resoldering, not to mention the parts. I also contacted Garmin, which is very stingy with comments on how to repair except to send them the device with advance payment... of course! Has anyone ever experienced this problem and, if so, what is the solution?

Best regards,

Lucian
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3 answers

  1. francois
     
    Hello,

    I also have a map 76 that has fallen, no more liquid crystal display!!

    I don't know where to get it repaired.
    If you have any tips...

    Francois
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  2. bastradieg
     
    Hello
    this can be repaired with a flexible OLED panel
    to be purchased from eurocomposant.
    for example, they can provide panels 80mm x 110mm for the 521s
    and the GPS will be even better lit.
    best regards

    bastradieg
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  3. nanard
     
    My Garmin GPS has also just let me down regarding the lighting. All other functions are fine. Is this the beginning of the end??? In other words, can I still trust it or will it deteriorate over time?

    Repair or buy a new one?
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