Garmin Rino 530 charger problem

big_red1a

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I know this is a older non current model. I have 2 of the Chargers and they both have the connection issue at the battery clip. Has anyone figured out a fix for this ? Seems like the chord end does not insert far enough. Maybe file down the clip to allow the end to penitrate deeper?
 

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9 times out of 10 it will be lint or dirt inside the socket. A can of computer duster, or an air compressor blow gun set at low pressure should fix it.
 

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If you can't fix it I have a spare charger but don't think I have a spare clip. I always use GOOP glue on mine to hold the plug in the clip.
 

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It was not lint. I have two full chargers. I can make them work if I put a zip tie around the entire gps and clip to hold the plug tight. Thanks for the offer Theth-air
 

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send me a PM i think i have a extra charger and a ram cradle for the 530 with an instructional DVD
 

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We have 3 530's, 2 chargers and 4 batteries. One of the rhino's will not allow a battery to charge. It's weird but since we have 3 we figured that out through process of elimination. Solution is too use the 2 good Rhino's to charge the batteries... Hopefully this isn't your problem. I have also seen the copper contact points on the battery get a little oxidized and need to be sanded to make good contact and charge.

We upgrades to 755T's but keep the 530's for friends that don't have rhinos. I do miss that a 530 with a decent battery that will last 3 rides. 755 you have to charge after every ride.
 
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