2610 Screen issues

SteverinoB · 08-25-2009, 10:29 PM

Lost the anti reflection coating on my 2610. Unit works well in anything other than direct and harsh sunlight.

Would anyone have any suggestions as to what I might do to save this display?

Cheers Steve

Max · 08-25-2009, 10:30 PM

Hey Steve, I would try contacting Garmin (seriously) even though the unit is out of warranty - I have heard of some people getting taken care of by Garmin when the display starts to go south.

btw, welcome to the site

SteverinoB · 08-25-2009, 10:42 PM

Thanks Max...I will shoot them an inquiry...do like the unit and would like to continue with it...Steve

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Originally Posted by Max

Hey Steve, I would try contacting Garmin (seriously) even though the unit is out of warranty - I have heard of some people getting taken care of by Garmin when the display starts to go south.

Max · 08-25-2009, 10:50 PM

Cool, definitely post up your results

Looks like a hexhead in your avatar, nice

HumVee · 08-25-2009, 10:57 PM

SteverinoB, if you aren't able to get what you need directly from Garmin, you might also look for an third party anti-glare screen protector for your Garmin StreetPilot 2610.

Max · 08-26-2009, 12:50 AM

Dang, there is HumVee with this always helpful linkage

thats another alternative. Although I was going to suggest one of these if Garmin is no luck:

ZAGG | invisibleSHIELD | Garmin StreetPilot 2620 Cases, Screen Protectors, Covers, Shields, Skins, Invisible Shield

I have one of these on my Blackberry and I am going to add one to my Zumo shortly, these things are amazing, although not anti-glare they aren't directly reflective. The one from Boxwave (HumVee's link) is truly anti-glare though.

Here is another link to a thread about the anti-glare coating coming off a 2610, the screen delaminated on a BMW Navigator II / Garmin 2620/2610 :

BMW Navigator II Problem - Garmin Solution... - GSClubUK Forum

In that instance the unit was under warranty, but I was more curious if that is what occurred to yours?

HumVee · 08-26-2009, 10:48 AM

LOL, Max! The Zagg invisibleShield stuff are good products! I've got the screen protector on my zumo 660 - and I hope that they develop the full wrap around protection kit for the z660.

Max · 08-26-2009, 11:13 AM

Yeah I suspect they will at some point, they contacted me about sending in my Z660 for a couple weeks but since I was taking a trip I couldn't do it. I think they found someone else to loan them one so they should be releasing stuff sometime soon....

PAS · 08-28-2009, 5:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteverinoB

Lost the anti reflection coating on my 2610. Unit works well in anything other than direct and harsh sunlight.

Would anyone have any suggestions as to what I might do to save this display?

Cheers Steve

This is my first posting and was glad to see a problem similar to mine posted.

Just today I noticed the touch screen on my 2610 seems to have a large section in the center that feels like it not attached. Like an air pocket has developed. Is this the beginning of the outer screen coming off and is this just an anti glare screen covering?

I use the unit on my bike and in the car
thanks,
Paul

HumVee · 08-28-2009, 10:41 AM

Paul, it does sound like the same issue - which this model seems prone to. I'd certainly contact Garmin Support, and see if they'll fix it for free for you. If not, rather than spending $100 to send it in, you might be able to just purchase a $20 screen protector to replace the peeling layer....

PAS · 08-28-2009, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by HumVee

Paul, it does sound like the same issue - which this model seems prone to. I'd certainly contact Garmin Support, and see if they'll fix it for free for you. If not, rather than spending $100 to send it in, you might be able to just purchase a $20 screen protector to replace the peeling layer....

A friend of mine had it happen to his while still under warranty...mine is out of warranty since the end of Jan, but I will run it by Garmin anyway. Thanks!

PAS · 08-29-2009, 9:36 PM

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Originally Posted by PAS

A friend of mine had it happen to his while still under warranty...mine is out of warranty since the end of Jan, but I will run it by Garmin anyway. Thanks!

Garmin wants $150 to repair it...6 months out of warranty. Obviously a design problem .

Max · 08-29-2009, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by PAS

Garmin wants $150 to repair it...6 months out of warranty. Obviously a design problem .

Rediculous

Did you call them and ask for a repair cost or try the "so what can you do for me I see this is a common occurance?" path?

Welcome to the site btw PAS

08-25-2009, 10:29 PM	#1
SteverinoB Join Date: Aug 25 2009 Location: Orangeville On Canada Posts: 2	2610 Screen issues Lost the anti reflection coating on my 2610. Unit works well in anything other than direct and harsh sunlight. Would anyone have any suggestions as to what I might do to save this display? Cheers Steve

08-25-2009, 10:30 PM	#2
Max Chicks dig waypoints. Join Date: Dec 28 2006 Location: Near Boston, Ma. Posts: 1,272 Blog Entries: 5	Re: 2610 Screen issues Hey Steve, I would try contacting Garmin (seriously) even though the unit is out of warranty - I have heard of some people getting taken care of by Garmin when the display starts to go south. btw, welcome to the site __________________ Nothing free is good, nothing good is free.

08-25-2009, 10:50 PM	#4
Max Chicks dig waypoints. Join Date: Dec 28 2006 Location: Near Boston, Ma. Posts: 1,272 Blog Entries: 5	Re: 2610 Screen issues Cool, definitely post up your results Looks like a hexhead in your avatar, nice __________________ Nothing free is good, nothing good is free.

08-25-2009, 10:57 PM	#5
HumVee Join Date: May 11 2009 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 1,254	Re: 2610 Screen issues SteverinoB, if you aren't able to get what you need directly from Garmin, you might also look for an third party anti-glare screen protector for your Garmin StreetPilot 2610.

08-26-2009, 12:50 AM	#6
Max Chicks dig waypoints. Join Date: Dec 28 2006 Location: Near Boston, Ma. Posts: 1,272 Blog Entries: 5	Re: 2610 Screen issues Dang, there is HumVee with this always helpful linkage thats another alternative. Although I was going to suggest one of these if Garmin is no luck: ZAGG \| invisibleSHIELD \| Garmin StreetPilot 2620 Cases, Screen Protectors, Covers, Shields, Skins, Invisible Shield I have one of these on my Blackberry and I am going to add one to my Zumo shortly, these things are amazing, although not anti-glare they aren't directly reflective. The one from Boxwave (HumVee's link) is truly anti-glare though. Here is another link to a thread about the anti-glare coating coming off a 2610, the screen delaminated on a BMW Navigator II / Garmin 2620/2610 : BMW Navigator II Problem - Garmin Solution... - GSClubUK Forum In that instance the unit was under warranty, but I was more curious if that is what occurred to yours? __________________ Nothing free is good, nothing good is free.

08-26-2009, 10:48 AM	#7
HumVee Join Date: May 11 2009 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 1,254	Re: 2610 Screen issues LOL, Max! The Zagg invisibleShield stuff are good products! I've got the screen protector on my zumo 660 - and I hope that they develop the full wrap around protection kit for the z660.

08-26-2009, 11:13 AM	#8
Max Chicks dig waypoints. Join Date: Dec 28 2006 Location: Near Boston, Ma. Posts: 1,272 Blog Entries: 5	Re: 2610 Screen issues Yeah I suspect they will at some point, they contacted me about sending in my Z660 for a couple weeks but since I was taking a trip I couldn't do it. I think they found someone else to loan them one so they should be releasing stuff sometime soon.... __________________ Nothing free is good, nothing good is free.

08-28-2009, 10:41 AM	#10
HumVee Join Date: May 11 2009 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 1,254	Re: 2610 Screen issues Paul, it does sound like the same issue - which this model seems prone to. I'd certainly contact Garmin Support, and see if they'll fix it for free for you. If not, rather than spending $100 to send it in, you might be able to just purchase a $20 screen protector to replace the peeling layer....

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