GPS Problems

Tatanka · August 25, 2009, 07:31:49 CET

Is there any one out there that can advise on a GPS repair person/specialist as I had a mobile GPS Garmin I plus handheld & seems to have lost all the data on it

I am not really concerned with regards to the GPS itself as it has done it's time. All I would like to do is try & retrieve the data off the GPS.

I have been on the net surfing on how to do it & all I could find was a thread on another Marine forum stating that it is possible , it wasn't the specific model I mentioned above.

Has anyone ever had this issue before & resolved in Malta.

polidmar · August 25, 2009, 09:15:41 CET

Try contacting nando_S [a member of this forum] he might be able to help. I have his contacts but not his permission to divulge them ... try using the forum first.

LapsiBoy · August 25, 2009, 09:23:16 CET

It happened to me too nando_S , i have a garmin 70 and after some time not using it, it looses all its memory

Tatanka · August 25, 2009, 14:08:09 CET

Quote from: polidmar on August 25, 2009, 09:15:41 CET
Try contacting nando_S [a member of this forum] he might be able to help. I have his contacts but not his permission to divulge them ... try using the forum first.

Thanks polidmar I have sent nando a PM & explained the problem.

nando_s · August 25, 2009, 14:27:47 CET

Hi Guys,

Quote from: Tatanka on August 25, 2009, 07:31:49 CET
Is there any one out there that can advise on a GPS repair person/specialist as I had a mobile GPS Garmin I plus handheld & seems to have lost all the data on it

I am not really concerned with regards to the GPS itself as it has done it's time. All I would like to do is try & retrieve the data off the GPS.

I have been on the net surfing on how to do it & all I could find was a thread on another Marine forum stating that it is possible , it wasn't the specific model I mentioned above.

Has anyone ever had this issue before & resolved in Malta.

What's the exact model of this unit. Most GPS's have an internal battery which can be changed but it may involve soldering on the main PCB so its a bit tricky if you've never done anything like it before.. Old models, Magellan and Garmin usually use all waypoint and other data from year to year because of this. Most probably you're f*?#ed but f you would like to give it a try PM me.

Quote from: LapsiBoy on August 25, 2009, 09:23:16 CET
It happened to me too nando_S , i have a garmin 70 and after some time not using it, it looses all its memory

I think same applies to you LapsiBoy. Try and make sure you keep batteries full charge before you store the unit during the winter months.

As a general precaution you should always backup your waypoints, saved tracks and other important data to your PC at least once a month if they are of any value to you......

Nando

Tatanka · August 25, 2009, 15:35:40 CET

Thanks nando I will give you a call & I will bring the Unit over. Will give it a try 7 hope for the best . Thanks for your quick response.

Moonwalker · August 26, 2009, 01:23:02 CET

I believe there is nothing you can do to retrieve the data. When the memory battery fails the data is all lost. If you change the battery you can store new data again and will be retained.

Kevin G · September 10, 2014, 15:46:43 CET

hi, i have a problem with my gps dating back to 1993, the screen is not working anymore and can not get the waypoints we need. anyone knows of someone who can repair the screen even temporary to get the points since is has an internal hard disk.

Kevin G · September 12, 2014, 19:56:27 CET

anyone can help me?

caldaland · September 13, 2014, 12:51:03 CET

Sorry,I have no clue............but I would try someone who works with computers,maybe you can get the waypoints on a computer screen.

Granitu · September 13, 2014, 17:44:36 CET

Quote from: Kevin G on September 10, 2014, 15:46:43 CET
hi, i have a problem with my gps dating back to 1993, the screen is not working anymore and can not get the waypoints we need. anyone knows of someone who can repair the screen even temporary to get the points since is has an internal hard disk.

whats the brand if i may ask?

Kevin G · September 14, 2014, 09:04:00 CET

the brand is eagle. like this one :http://www.fishing-boats.info/GPS.htm

Moonwalker · September 15, 2014, 14:11:00 CET

If you have some good waypoints you really need maybe I can have a look.
Give me a call/PM later next month as I am quite busy though.