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Bike computer repair in Dublin

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  • 21-02-2017 7:34pm
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    Euppy
    Registered Users Posts: 278 ✭✭


    Hi all,

    I've got a Bryton Rider 35 (the cheap Garmins!) and the USB connection has come loose. Once connected, the unit no longer charges and cannot connect to the PC.

    I've emailed Bryton before and got no response. I've just sent them another but am looking for more options.

    Let me know if you think anywhere in Dublin could fix this.

    Thanks


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    Weepsie
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 20,511 Mod ✭✭✭✭Weepsie


    When and where did you buy it? It could be a case of you send it back from where it was bought and they do the rest.

    Button are easiest to contact via Facebook but repairs are done in Taiwan


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    Euppy
    Registered Users Posts: 278 ✭✭Euppy


    Bought in FitzCycles about 5 years ago. I don't think they stock them anymore.


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    iwillhtfu
    Registered Users Posts: 6,372 ✭✭✭iwillhtfu


    Try a phone shop but i doubt it's a servicable item.

    I'd say the waterproof seal will be broken once they open it. If they can.

    If you plan on binning it send it me I might be able to salvage it and return it to you but that'd be last resort.


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    Euppy
    Registered Users Posts: 278 ✭✭Euppy


    So after two emails to Bryton, I still have not received a reply. Shocking service and I'd recommend anyone to spend a little more on a garmin everytime.


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    coastwatch
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    I think you did well to get 5 years out of it. Those usb connections just dont like our wet weather. I've had similar problems with garmin btw.


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    funnights74
    Registered Users Posts: 1,952 ✭✭✭funnights74


    Same problem here with a garmin, and despite several e-mails and no joy I downloaded an app and bought a phone mount. I suspect they wanted me to invest in a new one but I didn't take the bait :D


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    smacl
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    coastwatch wrote: »
    I think you did well to get 5 years out of it. Those usb connections just dont like our wet weather. I've had similar problems with garmin btw.

    Same, I hand dry mine with some tissue paper around the port before uploading after a rainy spin. You really think for a device like this they's use inductive charging, as the unit will get fried if the USB connection is damp when plugged in.


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    Euppy
    Registered Users Posts: 278 ✭✭Euppy


    smacl wrote: »
    Same, I hand dry mine with some tissue paper around the port before uploading after a rainy spin. You really think for a device like this they's use inductive charging, as the unit will get fried if the USB connection is damp when plugged in.

    Has anyone made one with conductive charging yet? Didn't see any on a quick google search


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    smacl
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    Euppy wrote: »
    Has anyone made one with conductive charging yet? Didn't see any on a quick google search

    A unit that didn't break after it had been out in the wet? Not exactly in the manufacturers best interests ;)


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    Kevincavan83
    Registered Users Posts: 260 ✭✭Kevincavan83


    Euppy wrote: »
    Hi all,

    I've got a Bryton Rider 35 (the cheap Garmins!) and the USB connection has come loose. Once connected, the unit no longer charges and cannot connect to the PC.

    I've emailed Bryton before and got no response. I've just sent them another but am looking for more options.

    Let me know if you think anywhere in Dublin could fix this.

    Thanks

    Try bring it into a phone repair shop, usb ports are dirt cheap and really easy to replace.
    As for the unit being waterproof all it needs is marine silicon around the seal before they seal it up.
    The coductive charging circuit would still require you to plug into your computer to upload


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