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 Garmin Edge 205 Battery Problems
I got my Edge 205 a little over two years ago. It is acting up - not holding the charge; short charging. Has anyone else out there had problems with theirs?
Posted by Old gringo a 56 year old Cross-Country Rider riding a Ellsworth Truth from Chatsworth on 05/28/09

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  •  Re: Garmin Edge 205 Battery Problems
    Probably the end of the battery life. Rechargables don't last forever, ya know! :( Hope you don't have to send it back to the factory. Is there some way to open it? You might want to try NiCad Lady - 'she' has an excellent selection of batteries. There are other sites, but this is the one with the catchy name.

    GLTY, and watch out for that GhostRider fellow...I hear he's a real wet blanket!!! :):):)


    Posted by Louis Wu on 05/29/09


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    •  Re: Garmin Edge 205 Battery Problems
      I will try her. Thanks.

      And thanks for the warning on GR.
      Posted by Old gringo a 56 year old Cross-Country Rider riding a Ellsworth Truth from Chatsworth on 05/29/09


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      •  Re: Garmin Edge 205 Battery Problems
        Lord knows I need it! Had I seen this post earlier, I would have referred you to MTBR.com and.....
        Posted by GhostRider a 31 year old Downhiller on 05/29/09

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        •  Re: Garmin Edge 205 Battery Problems
          Coulda, shoulda, woulda. Looks like I have to spring for a new Garmin.
          Posted by Old gringo a 56 year old Cross-Country Rider riding a Ellsworth Truth from Chatsworth on 05/31/09

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          •  Re: Garmin Edge 205 Battery Problems
            You 'should' change yoru name to Old Cranky Gringo...
            Posted by GhostRider a 31 year old Downhiller on 06/01/09

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            •  Re: Garmin Edge 205 Battery Problems
              There are many who agree with you.
              Posted by Old gringo a 56 year old Cross-Country Rider riding a Ellsworth Truth from Chatsworth on 06/01/09

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              •  Re: Garmin Edge 205 Battery Problems
                Edge 205 dies yesterday. Let's see what Garmin has to say about it.
                Posted by Old gringo a 56 year old Cross-Country Rider riding a Ellsworth Truth from Chatsworth on 06/21/09

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                •  Re: Garmin Edge 205 Battery Problems
                  Ask for the senior citizen discount!
                  Posted by GhostRider a 31 year old Downhiller on 06/22/09

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                  •  Re: Garmin Edge 205 Battery Problems
                    I qualify.
                    Posted by Old gringo a 56 year old Cross-Country Rider riding a Ellsworth Truth from Chatsworth on 06/22/09

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                    •  Re: Garmin Edge 205 Battery Problems
                      Edge 205 is on the way to Garmin support people. They are supposed to replace the battery and check the software - no charge. Stay tuned.
                      Posted by Old gringo a 56 year old Cross-Country Rider riding a Ellsworth Truth from Chatsworth on 06/26/09

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  •  Re: Garmin Edge 205 Battery Problems
    The Edge 205 returned yesterday. I took it out for a ride this morning and it is as good as new. I think they sent me a refurbished unit. Thanks, Garmin.
    Posted by Old gringo a 56 year old Cross-Country Rider riding a Ellsworth Truth from Chatsworth on 07/07/09

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    •  Re: Garmin Edge 205 Battery Problems
      Is your nose good after paying thru it? C'mon, tell us the TRUTH?!

      Btw, I don't think any Garmin peeps visit this site....just sayin.
      Posted by GhostRider a 31 year old Downhiller on 07/09/09


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      •  Re: Garmin Edge 205 Battery Problems
        Didn't cost me a cent.

        Whether Garmin guys look at this site or not is of no consequence. Thanks for the information.
        Posted by Old gringo a 56 year old Cross-Country Rider riding a Ellsworth Truth from Chatsworth on 07/10/09


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        •  Re: Garmin Edge 205 Battery Problems
          Minor glitch: the protective flap that covers the data/charge port does not fit well. I usually can't get it to close.
          Posted by Old gringo a 56 year old Cross-Country Rider riding a Ellsworth Truth from Chatsworth on 07/30/09

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          •  Re: Garmin Edge 205 Battery Problems
            I told you....it's all about kharma....yours is bad....repent now before it is too late. Send me $100.00 and I will remove the curse.
            Posted by GhostRider a 31 year old Downhiller on 07/31/09

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            •  Re: Garmin Edge 205 Battery Problems
              Send ME $100.00 and I will have removed your $100.00!!!
              Posted by Louis Wu on 08/01/09

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              •  Re: Garmin Edge 205 Battery Problems
                Louis, you are not the king! This is an old battle between me and him...you do not have the cajones to hold our jockstraps. But, you can cheerlead from the sidelines...wear a skimpy outfit w/pom poms...Gringo likey.
                Posted by GhostRider a 31 year old Downhiller on 08/03/09

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                •  Re: Garmin Edge 205 Battery Problems
                  The correct spelling is cojones. And the old guy no likey.

                  Back to the point.
                  Posted by Old gringo a 56 year old Cross-Country Rider riding a Ellsworth Truth from Chatsworth on 08/03/09


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                  •  Re: Garmin Edge 205 Battery Problems

                    I live near El Cajon. My spelling more better!


                    Posted by GhostRider a 31 year old Downhiller on 08/04/09


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                    •  Re: Garmin Edge 205 Battery Problems
                      Spanish lesson: el cajon means the drawer, as in the thing you are supposed to put your clothes in. Cojones are cojones; huevos, nuts. I will waive my usual fee for such knowledge in return for the curse lifting.
                      Posted by Old gringo a 56 year old Cross-Country Rider riding a Ellsworth Truth from Chatsworth on 08/04/09

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  •  Re: Garmin Edge 205 Battery Problems
    That's where jockstraps go, you old fart, in drawers! Where else do you think they go? Sheez, I have to do all the heavy lifting around here. I know what cojones are, I have a huge pair of DD drawers for mine!

    still bad kharma $100????
    Posted by GhostRider a 31 year old Downhiller on 08/04/09


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    •  Re: Garmin Edge 205 Battery Problems
      OK. You win the contest. Where do I send my 100 pesos?
      Posted by Old gringo a 56 year old Cross-Country Rider riding a Ellsworth Truth from Chatsworth on 08/05/09

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      •  Re: Garmin Edge 205 Battery Problems
        How 'bout 100 Rupiah?


        Posted by Louis Wu on 08/05/09


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      •  Re: Garmin Edge 205 Battery Problems
        Interest has accrued, so now it is 100 pounds (British). Have your bank transfer the funds to my First National Bank Cayman Island account #8675309-2112. Karma awaits. Garmin sucks!
        Posted by GhostRider a 31 year old Downhiller on 08/06/09

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