My power button is broken i took my magellan explorist apart to see if there was a way to override the power button with no luck can someone please help me

Sounds like you got a bad update, you might be able to download an update from magellan, and put it on your sd card then load it that way to finish the update.

Hello,

The Explorist GC is made by Magellan.
You may want to contact Magellan support for assistance.
http://support.magellangps.com/support/index.php?group=default&languageid=1

You can try to assemble a new screen

http://cgi.ebay.com/Magellan-eXplorist-100-200-210-300-400-LCD-Screen-/350445109117?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item519827ff7d

or send you damaged one to magellan and purchase a new or refurbished one at a discounted price.

http://www.magellangps.com/s.nl/sc.56/category.332/.f

Yes it can be fixed but requires the unit to be taken apart. Most likely the rubber keys have lost the contact surface through use over time. Could be dirt on the pad surface...(inside)

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I want drivers for the megellan explorist 400.Please! resent this software to me quickly.


Thank for that!

I had the same problem. took unit apart and used a white rubber eraser on the button contacts and also on the rubber back of the button. Cleaning the rubber back of the button seemed to be the most important part because prior cleaning of just circuit board did not seem to have any effect. Button works fine now to my surprise. I suggest cleaning the rubber back of all buttons to avoid repeating process of having to take unit apart twice

if you don't mind taking it apart, carefully unscrew the case and seperate the two halfs (be carefull not to break any of the wires or ribbon connections) , pull off the rubber pad with the buttons, and clean the contacts on the circuit board (you could use alcohol, or I use model railroad track cleaner that you can get at a hobby shop)

Hello, Is this a new unit or one that you have had for a while? I find on my 500 that it takes some time to get used to pushing the button as this button can go sideways as well as straight down. It took me quite some time to get used to it. Try experimenting with different techniques to get it right. If you are having the same problem I was I think you may find a technique that will work for you. Good Luck! Dr. Know

Attempting to repair the buttom will compromise the units waterproof integrity. Contact magellans service dept.