Replace LCD display screen on Garmin Nuvi - Garmin GPS

Try a different power cord they seem to go bad after a period of time

It sounds like you need your touchscreen replaced. The touchscreen is soldered to the LCD display, so the touchscreen must be unsoldered from the LCD display and a new touchscreen resoldered to the LCD display. Please do not attempt to do this yourself. You can easily damage the LCD display in the process. More information about touchscreen replacement can be found here:
http://www.sharc.net/gps_LCD_repair.htm

Try recalibrating it using the following method:

Nuvi 11xx, 12xx, 13xx, 14xx, 24xx, 25xx Series: Turn off the Nuvi. Place your finger on the upper left-hand corner of the screen and then push down on the power button to turn the unit on. Release the power button when the Garmin logo appears. Continue to press on the upper left-hand corner of the screen until you see the calibration screen. Press all of the prompted dots.

Once completed the Nuvi will display Calibration Complete

This will recalibrate your touchscreen to the LCD display.

If this doesn't resolves your problem. then your touchscreen may be defective and may need to be replaced.

Please see this page for additional information:

http://www.sharc.net/gps_LCD_repair.htm

I've replaced touchscreens and LCD displays on most Garmin Nuvi models. More info can be found here:

http://www.sharc.net/gps_LCD_repair.htm

- Jim
sharcnet-usa@sharc.net

You can purchase a new screen for your unit from here http://www.ebay.com/itm/FULL-LCD-Screen-Display-Panel-Garmin-Nuvi-205W-/400230919136?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d2f9f2be0

There may be something wrong with the screen. I would suggest either buying a new screen and replacing it yourself or having a professional install a new screen.

DIY

http://cgi.ebay.com/GARMIN-NUVI-Nuvi-750-780-LCD-Screen-Display-Digitizer-/320549764373?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4aa2413d15

Professional

http://www.fixmygarmin.com/garminrepair_details.php?pid=678

It almost makes more sense to simply purchase a new model.

Most likely a bad LCD display. Please see this link:


http://www.sharc.net/gps_LCD_repair.htm

- Jim

It sounds like the ribbon cable that connects the screen to the controller might be seated incorrectly. I would check that.

When there are problems with the LCD display, it needs to be replaced. I can help you with this issue.

- Jim

Sorry to say the LCD display is cracked. You can find a replacement LCD display with tools on eBay but they are kind of pricey.

You might try finding one for sale that has an antenna problem or is completely that had a known working display at the time it died.

If you send it back to Garmin, it will cost you almost the same as a new one if your unit is out of warranty.

Good luck!
- Jim