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You wash your car and change the oil. You update your computer, fine tune your lawnmower and clean out your refrigerator (I hope) every so often. Why shouldn’t you take care of your GPS receiver?
Taking care of your GPS is not only fun (riiight) but it’s something that has to be done. Without proper care you will be buying a new one every six months or so. Or else you’ll end up curing the one you have. In the interest of keeping the family vacation as G-rated as possible, here are some tips on how to maintain your GPS.
It’s important to keep your GPS out of extreme heat or cold for prolonged periods of time. In cold weather your LCD screen might freeze. In hot weather your GPS receiver could become too hot damaging your circuitry. So if it’s too hot or cold out, maybe a good idea to take it with you if you’re going to be away from your car for an extended period of time.
Keeping your GPS relatively dust free is a good idea. Dust causes all kinds of problems with electronics. It’s true that most GPS receivers are not vented and lack a cooling fan, however, even a small layer of dust can insulate your unit and cause overheating. Plus, it looks better.