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GPS units have soared in popularity over the past few years, and they can now be found in many cars. They are, undoubtedly, a great piece of equipment, however, without taking proper care of them, problems can arise. Common problems encountered with GPSs are normally down to the owner, and not any inherent fault in the unit, so the good news is that most can be avoided if you know how. Here are some helpful tips for keeping your GPS in good condition and running like new for many years to come…

Processor : Whenever your GPS is turned on, the processor will continue to work. Most people think that leaving it on is no big deal, after all, the battery when will not run out as it is plugged in, but whenever it is on it is constantly in contact with the various GPS satellites. So, switch it off as soon as you arrive at your destination, or as soon as you no longer need directions. The processor, which is the main component in a GPS unit, really will last a lot longer if you make the effort to press the off button more regularly.

Battery : The battery inside your GPS unit is quite delicate. It will likely be very sensitive to any kind of power surge that it is exposed to. A common mistake that people make with their GPS units is to have them plugged into the power outlet when they turn the car on. When you start your car, a small power surge goes through all of the outlets in your car. This results in an extra 20% of power being through your GPS unit. The battery life of a GPS lessens each time it has to endure one of these power surges. As the battery starts to weaken, these power surges continue on in to the processor of your GPS unit.

Screen : Probably the most common complaint about GPS units is that various problems with the screen arise after using it for over 6 months. People either say that the touch screen is not as sensitive as it had been, or that the screen has lost it’s brightness. Well, there is a simple and effective way to stop this happening to the screen on your GPS. Screen protectors are inexpensive, and will keep the dirt from your fingers away from the screen. A protector keeps the dirt that builds up on your fingers away from both the GPS screen and touch receptors under the screen.

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