Shipmate RS 5700 GPS

[mirza]

I have a Shipmate RS5700 GPS which has been working well for many years, but which has recently lost it's memory. Every time I start up it has no almanac and has lost all waypoints - otherwise it still works well. Is this something as simple as an internal battery which powers the memory and is now dead?

 

[Talbot]

Definitely an internal battery (normally last about 5 years) Whether it is simple is a matter for your manufacturer. My Navman 5500 needs a new internal battery. I identified it as a one supplied by Maplin, but then discovered that the manufacturer had welded locating lugs onto the battery so it has to go back to them for replacement.

 

[Simrad1]

Hi,

The Shipmate RS5700 GPS simply requires a replacement memory battery and needs to be tested. If you would like this done, please return the item to the address below:

Navico UK
Premier Way
Abbey Park
Romsey
Hampshire
SO51 9DH

 

[mirza]

Many thanks - I will bring it with me on my next trip to England.

 

[Aeolus_IV]

I had one of these (may be still have it somewhere) - you can dismantle it and replace battery yourself if your have a soldering iron. I had to do this, if I remember rightly it is just a penny type battery.

Jeff.

 

[mirza]

Thanks - I'll have a look