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chumz

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I have a Garmin GPSmap 60CSx which has served me very well. But now the adhesive that attached the black rubber 'top' (covers the entire top of the unit, including enclosing the antenna, on-off switch, etc.) has failed. I use the unit in really adverse conditions (dust, rain, etc.) so need to get it repaired/sealed. Garmin will only reply that it is no longer under warranty so they won't even talk about repairing it.

Is this unusual? Is it a user repair? Thanks.

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Since the 60 is quite old you're getting monies worth. Some things you might try:

  1. Use Shoe-goo, I've fixed sneakers and it lasts for years
  2. Epoxy, many flavors, I fixed a ripping seam in a pair of hiking boots that lasted a year.
  3. Many adhesives on the market, use what you have or invest $5.

My understanding is that Garmin does NOT repair, rather replace model for model at a fixed price, usually $100+.

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When my blue legend had issues, and noticed a tape/film kinda stuff inside, I used 3m car trim tape, and it's still secure (and another spare).

Was a real pain-in-the-can to get everything adjusted too...

I remember reading somewhere that 3m made a permanent adhesive, tape-like stuff, called glue on/in a roll.

 

Both our 60cxs are still kicking, though I wore the paint on buttons off long ago (ate a couple screen protectors too).

- Note to self... DEET and rubber/plastics not good. :)

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