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Old 02-15-2014, 07:05 PM   #1
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I wouldn't trash it over a broken pin. Hit up the manufacturer first to see if they could repair or replace the unit. If they say no then I'd try the repair. I'm guessing the 2 copper pins are power and ground. Maybe, depending on how comfortable you are working with soldering, you could rig up a separate connector for those 2 pins.

Were you using dieletric grease and disconnecting the cable after every session before it broke?
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Old 02-15-2014, 08:02 PM   #2
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I know nothing about everything, but I'll bet that if you use dielectric grease on your connections and disconnect the plugs only when necessary (I disconnect mine about once every four-five months) and disconnect the battery from unit after every use your sonar will last many, many years.
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Old 02-15-2014, 08:09 PM   #3
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I had the same unit and I contacted eagle which is now lowrance. They said they will not service or repair Eagle products bit offered me the equivalent Lowrance unit which I believe was the mark 4 at their wholesale cost. I'm sure you would get the same offer.
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Old 02-15-2014, 08:20 PM   #4
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Nice fix there Mike!
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Old 02-15-2014, 08:23 PM   #5
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Thanks again everyone for your replies and advice.
BIG thanks to Wade for the offer!!!!
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Old 02-15-2014, 08:54 PM   #6
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That's it, nice MacGyver
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Old 02-15-2014, 09:27 PM   #7
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Well there you go. Nice fix.
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Old 02-15-2014, 09:39 PM   #8
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Nothing ventured, nothing gained! Nice !!!
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Old 02-17-2014, 07:30 AM   #9
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Impressive! CBAD-MacGyver! We knew you had it it you! Now we know who we can all send our units tomacgyver.jpg for fixin'!
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