Topic: Fishfinder repair (Read 1102 times)

May 10, 2023, 08:42:11 PM

Hi all,

It appears that the power cable for my Helix 5 has had a pin break off inside of the head unit. Anyone have this problem and have any luck removing a stuck pin? I would love to not have to pay the fees for sending in the head unit if I can help it.

May 11, 2023, 06:57:54 AM #1

Needle picks or strong magnetic would be my first two tries. I have done it with car connectors but they’re slightly looser I believe.

May 11, 2023, 07:58:53 AM #2

No snark intended -- there's a wealth of information on the Google:
https://www.google.com/search?q=remove+stuck+pin+from+fish+finder&oq=remove+stuck+pin+from+fish+finder&aqs=chrome..69i57j33i160l2.5569j1j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

May 11, 2023, 10:02:33 AM #3

I had that happen with a lowrance unit many moons ago, ultimately ended up using a dental pick to wiggle it far enough that tweezers would grab it. Not a fun project.

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