I have Magellan 500 which was barley used but all of the sudden it does not power up anymore. I tried it with the car charger and with the AC adapter, same results.
I've got one that has a problem with the power connector. Look on the adapter thingy (has the female power socket along with the usb socket). With a pin, wiggle the center power pin. If it is loose, this is the problem. Carefully use a knife to open the adapter thingy (it's glued together). Go to Radio Shack/Fry's and get a replacement power female socket that solders to the little PC board in the adapter thingy. This will fix it. Allen
Posted on Sep 04, 2007
Hey nottheguy, excellent solution!
Posted on Oct 22, 2007
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I just ordered this unit thru the internet. Pd. extra to have it shipped air
Plugged it into the wall outlet -would not turn on. tried using it in the car w/the cigeratte lighter outlet still would not turn on. the manuel does not even tell you how to get the unit started & turned on. I hate to spend all that money on shipping charges again when the unit I received was dead to begin with. i also have the Garmin 4040 & right from the start worked perfectly. also came with a simple (get started) instruction card.
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