930 what next?

[MrDJ]

back again for more advise on where to go next.

so far ive had the original go, then the 910 and on your expert advise the 930 which was a referb from TT

the reason i bought the last 2 was for the american maps but since the 910 was released i havnt been back over the water yet

anyway the 930 has had a few hiccups since buying it.
started off with lock ups and resets out the blue and always when i was lost in london. just my luck. that seems to of rectified itself now.
the main problem now is the battery. it was only holding about 40 minutes charge when i got it but was willing to put up with that. now it doesnt even have enough power to boot up. so every time i use it i have to also reset the clock but thats not a biggy.

so what do i do. go for a newer model with live or stick with the 930 and get the battery repaired.
i remember a post about someone in acton london that repaired them but as of yet i still cant find the thread.

i will need the american maps as will get there one day. i also need bluetooth for blackberry.
im lucky if i use it 6 times a year so the live options is really a waste of money but still an option if you think an upgrade would be worth it.

over to you
thanks in advance
jim

[Andy_P]

My advice.... stick with the 930 and change the battery yourself.

Batteries are only £10 or so from eBay(and they usually come with the tool you needfor the "Torx" screws on the case - but do check).

A tutorial on how to change the battery is here:

Tomtom Go 720 Replacement Battery

(the 930 is very similar).

The only warning is to be very careful when removing the old battery, which is VERY firmly stuck onto the circuit board. Don't be tempted to lever it off with any force as you'll damage the board.
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[Anita]

[Paulius55]

It's definitely worth trying to replace the battery yourself. I replaced the battery on my refurb. 730 and I now get 3-4 hours use without power. As mentioned above the only hard part is getting the old battery off the very sticky double-sided tape. I made a plastic arrow-shaped wedge out of an old credit card and slid it between the battery and circuit board so the battery was gently lifted off with no strain or stress.

[MrDJ]

as always thanks for the advice everyone.
would love to attempt to repair it myself but due to arthritis i get cramp quite easily in the hands when attempting intricate repairs and knowing my luck id break something but thanks Andy (you still here ) and paulius.

and thanks Anita, thats the one i couldnt find. i knew they had moved from acton but wasnt sure where to. much appreciated one and all.

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