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>Hi,
> I have a GPS II Plus that loses all memory when the batteries are
>removed. I guess this
>is the internal lithium battery that has failed?

>
>Anyone know where I can get it replaced or a source/identity of the battery
>so that I can
>fit one myself?

> In message , Malcolm Austin
> writes
>>Hi,
>> I have a GPS II Plus that loses all memory when the batteries are
>>removed. I guess this
>>is the internal lithium battery that has failed?
>
> Possibly but in the II + it is rechargeable so it may just need
> recharging - especially if it has been left without batteries or with dead
> batteries for a while. I would therefore try the procedure here first:
>
> http://www.garmin.com/support/faqs/faq.jsp?faq=11
>
>>
>>Anyone know where I can get it replaced or a source/identity of the
>>battery
>>so that I can
>>fit one myself?
>
> Garmin used to do free out of guarantee replacement of memory batteries
> due to some faulty original items. It is therefore worth contacting them
> to see what they say.
>
> Some folks have opened them up and found that the charging circuit was
> faulty so there was no point in replacing the battery itself. The battery
> mentioned was a Panasonic VL1220.
>
> Good luck.
>
> --
>
> Dominic Sexton

> Hi Dave,
> Your right it was left with almost dead batteries in for a
> few months (not the Gliding season!)
>
> That is though very useful info, which I didnt see in the manual! I
> will put it in the car for a few days, with 1200 miles per week it should
> get a good charge.
>
> Ill report the outcome, but again thanks for this useful info.
>

> Hi Dave,
> Your right it was left with almost dead batteries in for a few

> months (not the Gliding season!)
>
> That is though very useful info, which I didnt see in the manual! I will
put
> it in the car for a few days, with 1200 miles per week it should get a good
> charge.
>
> Ill report the outcome, but again thanks for this useful info.
>
> Regards,
> Malcolm...
>

>
>> Hi Dave,
>> Your right it was left with almost dead batteries in for a
>> few months (not the Gliding season!)
>>
>> That is though very useful info, which I didnt see in the manual! I
>> will put it in the car for a few days, with 1200 miles per week it should
>> get a good charge.
>>
>> Ill report the outcome, but again thanks for this useful info.
>>
>
>I might be wrong, but I do have it in the back of my mind that the memory
>battery only recharges from the AA cells and not the external supply.
>

> In message writes
>>
>>> Hi Dave,
>>> Your right it was left with almost dead batteries in for
>>> a
>>> few months (not the Gliding season!)
>>>
>>> That is though very useful info, which I didnt see in the manual! I
>>> will put it in the car for a few days, with 1200 miles per week it
>>> should
>>> get a good charge.
>>>
>>> Ill report the outcome, but again thanks for this useful info.
>>>
>>
>>I might be wrong, but I do have it in the back of my mind that the memory
>>battery only recharges from the AA cells and not the external supply.
>>
>
> The article I referenced on the Garmin site says the preferred way is with
> external power for three days. Alternatively you can use fresh alkaline
> batteries for five days with the proviso that you dont turn the unit on.
>
> --
>
> Dominic Sexton

>
> Malcolm Austin wrote in message
> news: 1Zgg.7621$qD.1468@newsfe1-gui.ntli.net...
>> Hi Dave,
>> Your right it was left with almost dead batteries in for a
>> few months (not the Gliding season!)
>>
>> That is though very useful info, which I didnt see in the manual! I
>> will put it in the car for a few days, with 1200 miles per week it should
>> get a good charge.
>>
>> Ill report the outcome, but again thanks for this useful info.
>>
>> Regards,
>> Malcolm...
>>
>
> Hi Malcolm
>
> Not sure if your idea will work
>
> Im sure I have a different system
>
> I have a PDA with TT5 on and it worked flawlessly in France Until the
> battery went Flat
>
> Some how it got left on over night , using the Cigar lighter and USB
> connector it was possible to TOP the PDA up but wouldnt recharge a FLAT
> battery
>
> I got it home , put it on the home charging holster and it was back to
> life in a couple of hours
>
> oooh well you live and learn
>
>
> regards
>
> DieSea
>