51LMT-S charging

bermec · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jan 10, 2019 Posts: 3

New member, hi all, hoping I am posting in the correct sub-forum.

I have a 51lmt-s that never seems to fully charge.
Each time I switch on without a charging lead I get a low-battery warning, even after leaving it on overnight charging.
I have now left it plugged in but switched off, but have no idea if it is charging. Time will tell I suppose.
I am using the adapter supplied with it.
Any info gratefully received,
bermec.

sussamb · Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2019 7:41 pm Post subject:

Well Garmin devices these days won't last long on battery but what you describe isn't normal. When you say you've left it overnight on charge, what is charging it?
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bermec · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jan 10, 2019 Posts: 3

It was left overnight switched on charging from a mains charger which should outperform the 1amp 5volt vehicle charger.
I have no ides of the power consumption of the unit.

btw Thanks for replying.

sussamb · Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2019 9:50 pm Post subject:

That's strange then. A wall charger should fully power your device. My 50 has a battery icon top right, if your 51 does what does it show when you switch it on after overnight charging? I'd also try switching it off fully rather than leaving it on while charging.
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bermec · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jan 10, 2019 Posts: 3

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