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The USB port on the NUVI 260 is loose and...

By jhaas537 on Oct 19, 2009

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The USB port on the Garmin Nuvi 260 is loose and the unit does not charge. How Can I disassemble the Nuvi 260 and refasten the USB port?

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posted on Oct 19, 2009

sharcnet

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You will not be able to refasten it yourself. This is a surface mount part and you need a very small tip soldering iron to fix it, plus you ned to know how to modify it so it wont break again. Please see this link:

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

- Jim

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