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I have a Hummingbird Pirana max10, depth,fish finder on my pontoon, the other day it would not show any thing on the screen. it would beep when you pushed the menue buttons, but never had a display on the screen, i took it apart and it had some moisture inside, i left it out in the sun to dry out, put it back together the next day, still no display, only makes the beeping noise when you try the menue buttons. any suggestions, or is it shot, and time fore a new COLOR monitor ??
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Hi Skeeter. Hate to say it, but I'm betting it gave up the ghost. Try putting it in a ziploc bag about half full of rice and let it sit a couple days. The rice will absorb the moisture and may get it going again. But it may be too late..
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Yep, moisture and printed circuits don't like each other too well, too often it'll short out something. When those things get old, the seals just give up.
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Thanks Rick, thats what i figured, but hoped someone had the majic answer. it was on the toon when we bought it, probably served it time. Thanks again.
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Having gone through many many depth finders through the years bass fishing, when the screen is blank and the unit just beeps, it's telling you to shop for another depth finder. Just remember you get what you pay for, the cheaper unit never hold up. Try a mid range unit, major brands all have good quality. Pick one that fits your needs. Good luck!
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I just bought a standard horzion. A little higher, but it come with a 2 year warrant. Even if it goes under water for days,they will still replace it or repair it it for free. 65.00 will even get you a life time warrany with the same water covarge. A little higher, but worth it.
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My next one will have a GPS in it, so for once I'll be able to go the the same spot twice. I'd also like to sink trees at Christmas time and go back to them.
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Don't call TPWD and ask about sinking things in the lake. You WON'T like the answer they give you.
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thank you guys, i figured the moisture definetly did it in. shopping for new one know, got to stay with a Hummingbird brand.
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You still got your dead finder? The dog chewed up the thumb screws that go on the back of mine.
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cattzap, yes i do, but not sure what thumb screws youre refering to, are you talking about the mounting bracket it sets doun in and you use the screw knob to tighten it doun?
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I'll try to remember to snap a pic of the what I'm looking for.
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Is it the pivot bolt?
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rick, i do think that is what katzap is looking for. that is really impresive on how you hae that illistration picture, not sure how you did it, but pretty cool
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Yep The wife's stupid dog chewed the rubber coating up on my 'pivot bolt and gimble knob'
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Cattzap, if youre needing the one i have, PM me with youre address and other information so i can possibly help you out, because i dont need it
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cattzap, did you ever receive the bolt in the mail?
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Yes, thank you
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