Tom Tom Rider

[matt_rehm_hext]

Hi folks.

Accidently put 12v into the 5v socket on the bottom. Smelt burning, now does not power up.

Anyone know if there is an internal fuse in this thing?

[matt_rehm_hext]

bamp

[thebug]

Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I highly doubt it. I reckon you've fried one of the chips (mmm, chips)

Take a look at http://www.fixya.com/support/t974149-tom_tom_700_will_not_turn I know this is the Go and not the Rider, but if they're in any way similar, it looks like your best bet is to sell it for parts on eBay n buy a new one!

[tinpants]

Sorry. Fubar'd. Throw it in the bin and get another - or something else. Apparently they can be fixed, but by Tomtom, but it costs more than a new unit and its not guaranteed to be successful. HTH

[matt_rehm_hext]

Thanks for the information.

Also, even just to open the unit up, there is a non-standard allen screw used, which is like a normal allen screw but has a raised bit in the middle of it so you must have to have an allen key with a hole in the centre to undo it. Anyone know what it is and where to get?

Matt

[7755matt]

There are 4 anti-tamper allen screws and 2 very small torx screws needed to get into a tomtom rider. I bought a set of anti tamper bits off ebay for about a fiver. I dont however have a torx bit small enough so I will be getting one a set soon.

The torx are hidden behind 2 little covers towards the bottom

see HERE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9_MF7EuLuQ)

Matt

[matt_rehm_hext]

Thanks very much Matt that is good information, I'll try and get some to have a look inside.

[sunshine]

when you do you will know where the damage is because there will be a burn mark.
i got them sort of tools from halfords but broke them quite quickly