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Replacement antenna nuvi 310

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  • 02-03-2009 1:54am
    #1
    offline.seller
    Registered Users Posts: 41 ✭


    Hi guys.

    Would any of you know where I could pick up a replacement antenna for a garmin nuvi 310? Mine came away from the unit and damaged the ribbon cable in the process. Manufacturer repair isn't an option as I've been informed they have a set repair fee of cira 200 euro.

    Cheers,

    o/s


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    #2
    coylemj
    Registered Users Posts: 25,455 ✭✭✭✭coylemj


    Cut your losses and buy a 250 or 255, no flipup antenna and you'll get the latest maps.


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    mondeo
    Registered Users Posts: 3,670 ✭✭✭mondeo


    All the time it is more cost effective to buy a new replacment model then fix an old one. Nuvi 310 is an Old unit now dude, I mean they have been floating about since 2006' Still usable but if it's broke dont fix it!

    Get the 255 as the 250 is almost as old as the 310..


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    offline.seller
    Registered Users Posts: 41 ✭offline.seller


    I've already replaced the unit with a nuvi 710. I just thought I'd see if i could get the 310 back in working order as would be good to have a backup unit lying around.

    I've been doing a bit more searching and have come across a guy in the uk who repairs them for 40 quid regardless of fault. Might drop him an email to see if he'll sell me an antenna assembly...


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    #5
    Do-more
    Registered Users Posts: 4,748 ✭✭✭Do-more


    Bang up a wanted ad on adverts.ie and the buyandsell, I'm sure there are lots of Sat Navs sitting in drawers that have outdated maps on them or broken screens etc. I'd imagine the antenna is the same on all those older models.

    Maybe I'm wrong but I would have thought you should be able to pick one up for less than €20.

    invest4deepvalue.com



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    #6
    offline.seller
    Registered Users Posts: 41 ✭offline.seller


    Cheers for the ideas lads. Got a response form a guy in the uk who does repairs, he's sending me over a complete antenna assembly for 30 quid all in.

    If any one needs his email just drop me a pm, he covers various different models and carries most parts in stock.


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    #7
    mondeo
    Registered Users Posts: 3,670 ✭✭✭mondeo


    offline.seller wrote: »
    I've already replaced the unit with a nuvi 710. I just thought I'd see if i could get the 310 back in working order as would be good to have a backup unit lying around.

    I've been doing a bit more searching and have come across a guy in the uk who repairs them for 40 quid regardless of fault. Might drop him an email to see if he'll sell me an antenna assembly...

    How are you finding the 710 compared to the 310? I have the 710 aswell...It's a nice upgrade..


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    #8
    offline.seller
    Registered Users Posts: 41 ✭offline.seller


    Yeah, it's pretty good. I like the extra real estate on the screen. Tbh I haven't been using it a huge amount but the gf had it with her in the states for a few weeks and said it was great. I'm planning on giving it a proper run during the hols in italy.


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