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Did anyone break the tab holder on the back of the device?

rbclass 10 months ago

I am wondering how to replace it if it breaks.

i mean this >>

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3333113 9 months ago +1

If it`s on warranty there`s a high chance that Garmin will replace your device. I got a brand new one as a replacement unit.

Funny, it seems that there`s a new revision of Explore 2, which can be distinguished…
3333113 9 months ago in reply to Medomish +1

Yes, they do.

Another small thing that tells them apart is that there is no that 2nd additional shutdown jingle (when powering down) which was on my old device.
rbclass 9 months ago in reply to 3333113 +1 suggested

How did you breake it?

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0 4331402 10 months ago

No and I doubt this would snap with normal use. I suppose if it broke you would need to find a new case.

0 MaxR6 10 months ago

Something like this, for example. Glue firmly with a good special adhesive.

0 Medomish 9 months ago

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0 3333113 9 months ago

If it`s on warranty there`s a high chance that Garmin will replace your device. I got a brand new one as a replacement unit.

Funny, it seems that there`s a new revision of Explore 2, which can be distinguished by an additional hole on the back cover (to the top and right from serial number sticker). And this new device seems snappier than my first Explore 2 + touch screen is more responsive and accurate.

0 Medomish 9 months ago in reply to 3333113

This is interesting!
Do both of your devices use same software version?

0 3333113 9 months ago in reply to Medomish

Yes, they do.

Another small thing that tells them apart is that there is no that 2nd additional shutdown jingle (when powering down) which was on my old device.

0 rbclass 9 months ago in reply to 3333113

How did you breake it?

0 3333113 9 months ago in reply to rbclass

It kinda fell apart on its own. I had it in my Garmin mount on one of the gravel rides and when I took it out it was broken. Luckily it still held the device quite firmly.

0 rbclass 9 months ago in reply to 3333113

Seems like quality :D

I am going to buy explore 2. Is any way seller can recognize new revision even if it packed?

0 3333113 9 months ago in reply to rbclass

Yeah, right?

I think they can. The serial number is on the box. My new device serial number is around 7HV075800 and my first one was something like 7HV005000. I guess that every device with serial number above xxxx75800 should be the refreshed one.