Repaired my 2730 screen!

griff · Jun 15, 2013

I saw this on the hondapotamus forum and thought I would give it a shot. For $27 fixed my 2730 with a new digitizer screen and it works great!! Took about a week to get it from China.

Hmmm, I think this is in the wrong forum, but I can't figger out how to move it. I'm sure some one will tell me.

Geezer · Jun 15, 2013

Oh sure, now that I spent a pile of money on a new Montana they come out with a replacement digitizer for the streetpilots. I was very happy with the 2730 before the screen went wonky. I think I'll try a couple of these as soon as I get some time to play. Thanks griff.

rbentnail · Jun 16, 2013

Geezer said:
Oh sure, now that I spent a pile of money on a new Montana they come out with a replacement digitizer for the streetpilots. I was very happy with the 2730 before the screen went wonky. I think I'll try a couple of these as soon as I get some time to play. Thanks griff.

Thanks for posting, I was gonna ask WTF a 2730 is. Is it like a 710 cap?

txvoyager · Jun 16, 2013

Ordered! This find is gonna make a lot of 2730 owners happy...

Justin · Jun 20, 2013

I have an extra 2720 atm that I suspect the screen works on. I tried to use it as a fuse and killed the unit itself. If anyone is in dire need of a new 27xx screen it might work.

kolonial72 · Jun 22, 2013

Ordered. Thanks for the linky thingy. BTW, here's the instructions on how to change the scree once you get it out of the unit. No soldering required on the Streetpilot.

Queensland Ken · Jun 22, 2013

I replaced my screen and digitiser on my zumo 550 at work, had all the good gear to do the job.

I was soo impressed I ordered another one the same day.

txvoyager · Jul 16, 2013

Just repaired my 2730 last night with the new digitizer that arrived while I was running the IBR (with my backup 2720). Easy 10 minute job and it works great. $25 turned a piece of junk back into a functioning device. Cant beat that... Awesome find!

DELETE-PLEASE · Jul 16, 2013

Ordering tonight. Screen works fine, but is pretty scratched up and worn looking. Awesome! Thank you!

BwanaDik · Jul 17, 2013

Outstand find! Got mine on order. I so like the 2730's over the new stuff that basically only routes you to the next Costco easily

ionbeam · Jul 17, 2013

Another one that was glad for this find! Ordered, installed and working great. I had given up on my 2730 when I couldn't find a digitizer and moved on to a Zumo.

When I removed the old digitizer I was surprised at how yellow it had become. Now to see if the bright spot in the central area that showed up when very wet or in very humid conditions goes away.

IIRC, there are 6 screws in the case and 4 screws that hold the PCB and digitizer in place that have to be removed. The old digitizer is held on by a ring of RTV like adhesive that has to be cut as shown in the video. The old digitizer will break when you do this, don't be alarmed and carefully clean up any broken bits. The 2730 digitizer only needs to have one flex circuit plugged into the PCB, no soldering involved. Take care with the rubber weather ring that goes on the digitizer. When you take it apart pay attention to how the rubber gasket goes around the periphery of the case; when putting it back together I found this to be the hardest part of the job.

CheapFZR · Oct 21, 2013

I installed the digitizer on my old 2730 today. Pretty simple if you watch what you take apart. Be sure and slide the locks up on the ribbon connectors and take your time putting the gaskets back on. No more yellow screen. Just like new.

Bungie · Oct 21, 2013

Hum, wonder if the 2820 and 2730 use the same part?

wingshot · Oct 22, 2013

Bungie said:
Hum, wonder if the 2820 and 2730 use the same part?

Also contemplating the same thing.

Panman · Oct 22, 2013

wingshot said:
Bungie said:

Hum, wonder if the 2820 and 2730 use the same part?

Click to expand...

Also contemplating the same thing.

Brian, I went to the Honda site and just clicked the e-bay link and it looks like yes to your question.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Touch-screen-digitizer-glass-Replacement-for-Garmin-StreetPilot-2720-2710-2730-/261213215655

Think I may try this for myself as mine only works half the time.

TomInPA · Oct 22, 2013

Looks like the same screen is on Amazon, but no free shipping. That one specifies it works for the 2820.

touch screen glass digitizer lens repair replacement part for Garmin StreetPilot 2720 2730 2710 2820 2610 2620 2650 2660

CheapFZR · Oct 22, 2013

TomInCA said:
Looks like the same screen is on Amazon, but no free shipping. That one specifies it works for the 2820.

touch screen glass digitizer lens repair replacement part for Garmin StreetPilot 2720 2730 2710 2820 2610 2620 2650 2660

I didn't see the 2610. I have one of those stuck back in the closet with the screen peeled off. I might fix it just for old times sakes.

Geezer · Dec 6, 2014

I am reviving this old thread because I just repaired two 2720s with this digitizer. I bought the digitizers some time ago but never needed the GPS units so I didn't get around to installing the parts. One of my kids asked if I had an old GPS she could use, so I did the repair this morning.

Anyway, what I discovered is that it was even easier than what is shown in the video above for my 2720s. The new digitizer has a ribbon cable which plugs in where the old one came out. No soldering is necessary. Also, I used a razor knife to separate the old digitizer and it came off without breaking and left a smooth surface.

griff · Dec 6, 2014

Geezer said:
I am reviving this old thread because I just repaired two 2720s with this digitizer. I bought the digitizers some time ago but never needed the GPS units so I didn't get around to installing the parts. One of my kids asked if I had an old GPS she could use, so I did the repair this morning.
Anyway, what I discovered is that it was even easier than what is shown in the video above for my 2720s. The new digitizer has a ribbon cable which plugs in where the old one came out. No soldering is necessary. Also, I used a razor knife to separate the old digitizer and it came off without breaking and left a smooth surface.

Yep, I had ribbon cable replacements. I have noticed recently, however, that both of my 2730s act up when I first turn them on. They might be temperature sensitive, or maybe I just did a lousy job of installing the screen. They seem to work ok after a few minutes, but still aggravating.

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