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[Closed] Garmin Edge 705 keeps turning itself off! Help?

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Pretty much as the tile. It seems to happen most often within a few mins of first turning it on, but can happen at any time.

Did a ride tonight, about an hour and it happened 3 times!

Battery is fine and pretty full charge and I am sure I have not pressed the button by mistake

Has anyone else had the same problem? Is there a fix?

Thanks!


 
Posted : 08/05/2013 8:36 pm
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its the USB port rubber getting squashed - this connects the battery to the unit.

you need to split it - and youll see the rubber round the USB port - cut another out of an innertube and fit the two - this will provide a constant contact.


 
Posted : 08/05/2013 8:39 pm
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Does it make any difference that I have lost the rubber blanking piece to cover the USB port?


 
Posted : 08/05/2013 8:43 pm
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nope

its the act of pushing the usb in when you get to the computer

my 205 was the same , worked fine after the above fix TILL i dropped it shutting the garage door and smashed the screen.

its a common fault


 
Posted : 08/05/2013 8:44 pm
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Just tried this on my 705 that died a few month ago, garmin said it was goosed and would exchange for £100.. It now works fine...cheers Trail rat .... 8)


 
Posted : 08/05/2013 9:28 pm
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fyi a little clear silicone works for sticking the 2 halfs together - just use zip ties to hold it till it sets


 
Posted : 09/05/2013 5:20 am

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