by oldfogy » Sun Sep 04, 2011 9:14 am
Thanks for the reply, I'm just waiting to go and get a security bit set from Maplin Electronics here in the UK, so I will have a look later today, then let you know the outcome.
One way around most of the problem I found is to change the setting to "Left Handed" operation, that way the scroll tabs are on the left side of the screen so they do not keep selecting a item when just trying to scroll down, such as when setting speed cams.
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Edit
OK, I'm back, but not with any good news I'm afraid.
First of all, the security bit set from Maplin Electronics (GU60Q @ £11.99) only contains one of the bits that will be required "T8H" (Or even CR-V2 or CR-V5/64 as marked on the bits themselves) this bit will allow you to open the case of the TomTom.
But it does not contain the "T5H" bit that is required inside the TomTom.
The set that contains both bits is the "N53AW" (normal price £20.99) but you will still have problems with the 2 bottom screws because the security bit is too wide to fit in-between the PCB and the outer case.
Although the first time I managed to remove the screws with a very tiny flat headed "well worn" screwdriver that I used to use on the screws of watches and my glasses, but after all that there is nothing that could be done to help re-align the touch-screen. (except maybe buy another touch-screen)
Obviously re-assembly is just the reverse of what was done to dismantle it, "with one exception" it was necessary to use some blue/white tac (any sticky stuff will do) to hold 2 of the screws in place on the screwdriver to be able to get them back in the holes at the bottom of the TomTom, (and lots of practise and patience)
Just a word of extra caution.
"Do not try pulling the cable free that is attached to the circuit board and the top unit with the On/Off switch which becomes separated as it has a locking tab also attached, and any excess pulling might damage the joint on the circuit board"
Like I said, changing it for left-handed "helps" to solve most of the problem, so it looks like I'll just have to put up with it.
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