Re: Garmin Edge 830 elevation issues

On Thu, 01 Aug 2024 15:54:17 -0700,
  Jeff Liebermann <jeffl@cruzio.com> wrote:

 On Thu, 1 Aug 2024 21:36:41 -0000 (UTC), Ted Heise <theise@panix.com>
 wrote:
 

I do wonder if the thing got too wet when riding in the rain a
few days ago, and is getting gradually better as it dries out. 
Who knows.

 
 That's a good possibility:
 
 "Rain and moisture has serious detrimental effect on 830"
<https://forums.garmin.com/sports-fitness/cycling/f/edge-830/194977/rain-and-moisture-has-serious-detrimental-effect-on-830>

 The Edge 830 has a IPX7 water rating:
<https://www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/edge830/EN-US/GUID-CE2FC337-A232-482C-8747-A49C0098962E.html>
<https://www.garmin.com/en-US/legal/waterrating-definitions/>
 "IPX7 - Withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 1
 meter for up to 30 minutes.  Suitable for: splashes, rain or
 snow, showering"
 
 In other words, forget about submerging it in a bucket of water
 even though the spec hints that it can be done.  That also
 includes a puddle of water on the faceplate, standing water on
 the faceplate caused by a front bezel that creates a pond, or
 standing water on any joint in the pastic case.
 
 If you suspect that water is the culprit, my suggestions is to
 open the Edge 830 case and let it dry out.  Hopefully, that
 will help it recover.

As usual, Ifixit has instructions for opening the case.  I've
folowed their steps for some notebook computer battery and drive
replacements and have had very good luck.  So I have a pretty high
opinion of their info.  Still, this procedure looks daunting--not
sure I'm brave enough to tackle it.  On top of that, I suspect the
glue seal would never bre as good once reassembled--assuming I
could even get through the process.

So I think I'll just leave it in front of a fan overnight.  Maybe
a couple of overnights.  If that doesn't get it all the way back
to normal, I search out the silica gel that Andrew suggested.

 Sorry about not answering your question earlier.  I had no idea
 what was causing the problem and didn't think of water
 incursion until you mentioned it.
 
 Good luck.

No worries, and thanks!  (and to Andrew)

--
Ted Heise      <theise@panix.com>       West Lafayette, IN, USA